Houston Destination Guide
Houston Transportation
If you're flying into Houston or the surrounding "Golden Buckle,"
Houston has a system of three airports throughout the area. Its
largest is George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located 23
miles north of downtown Houston, near the Sam Houston Tollway.
Bush Intercontinental serves most of Houston's incoming and departing
passenger flights. The Houston headquartered Continental Airlines
hub has over 500 flights per day. It also has hundreds of daily
flights from 23 different airlines. It services around 35 million
passengers every year and is the ninth busiest airport in the
country.
If you are driving to Houston, you'll likely end up on either
I-45 or I-10. If you are coming from the east or west, I-10 runs
from Los Angeles to Jacksonville, FL and goes through Houston.
If you are driving south to Texas, I-45 will take you through
Dallas/Fort Worth and into Houston.
Houston Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Houston's climate like?
Houston's weather is comfortable most of the year. The
average winter maximum temperature is 64°F, average summer
maximum temperature is 92°F, average spring maximum temperature
is 78°F and average fall maximum temperature is 81°F.
2. Besides golf, NASA or an Astros game, what else is
there to do in Houston?
Aside from all that stuff, you'd be surprised to know that
artists are abundant amongst all the rocket scientists. Houston
has the third largest population of working artists in the U.S.,
and is one of the few American cities with permanent ballet, opera,
symphony, and theater companies performing year-round. This means
no shortage of entertainment at night.
3. How much golf is in Houston?
The population of Houston is nearly 2 million, and over
200 courses in metro Houston serve them. Over half of these courses
are public.
4. Which courses in Houston are considered the best?
According to Golf Digest's state rankings, of the top 16
courses in Texas, Houston is home to four: Champions Golf Course
(Cypress Creek), River Oaks Country Club, Royal Oaks Country Club
and Champions Golf Course (Jackrabbit).
5. When can I see the PGA play in Houston?
The Shell Houston Open comes to the city each April. There
have been numerous host courses for the Open. In 2004, it will
be played at the new Redstone Golf Club in north Houston.
6. When is the best time to save money in Houston?
In the winter, prices are slashed significantly in Houston.
Despite a winter climate comparable to Orlando which skyrockets
its golf rates in the cooler months, Houston's drop. Among the
elite public courses to play in Houston and save a cool buck are
Redstone Golf Club, the TPC Woodlands and Blackhorse Golf Club.
7. What are some characteristics of Houston golf?
The Houston area also offers about as much variety in golf
courses as any locale in the country. That's because the northern
part of the city is situated on the southern end of the East Texas
Piney Woods, while the southern part of the metro area extends
into the Coastal Bend down to Galveston Island. On one end, it's
tree-lined fairways; on the other, it's wind-blown, often links-style
golf. Take your pick.
