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Houston has 82 foreign consulates, the third largest consular corps in the country Houston has 5,000 restaurants Housotn has the World?s largest medical center Houston has the Fourth largest museum district in the country As you get to know this vibrant city, you?ll discover it is made up of several distinctive districts, each with their own unique appeal. In Downtown, the heart of the city, accommodations and entertainment options abound within walking distance from the expansive George R. Brown Convention Center. Recently opened hotels in this district ? from budget to boutique-style ? offer more than 5,000 rooms, including the 1,200 guestrooms of Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel adjacent the convention center. Toyota Center, the new basketball and hockey arena, has joined Minute Maid Park as another exciting sports venue within blocks of the convention center. Not only is downtown the home of the city?s thriving social scene with dozens of music venues, amazing restaurants and nightlife hot spots, but this area also boasts the dynamic Theater District. METRO?s trolleys and the convenient METRORail system, which connects downtown to Reliant Park, the Texas Medical Center and the Museum District, serve this appealing neighborhood.

The extensive facilities of Reliant Park ? including Reliant Center, Reliant Stadium, Reliant Astrodome and Reliant Arena ? are located near the world-renowned Texas Medical Center in downtown Houston and Museum District. This area offers a multitude of hotels, 15 museums and beautiful Hermann Park, which features an 18-hole golf course. Plus, the convenient new METRORail system runs along South Main Street, where gracious oak trees provide a picturesque canopy to the area. Rising from the lush scenery and sophisticated feel of this attractive area, the Texas Medical Center?s 42 institutions include esteemed medical facilities and educational icons, such as The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, St. Luke?s Episcopal Hospital, Memorial Hermann Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. This collective healthcare powerhouse of Houston treats more than 5 million patients annually and employs more than 60,000 people.

Just west of downtown Houston, the Uptown/Galleria Area is centered around the famous shopping destination. Here, large-scale hotels with vast meeting space mingle with more budget-minded options to offer a great variety of accommodations. The area boasts many top-notch restaurants and plentiful nightlife options, while nearby Memorial Park and its acclaimed golf course complement the offerings of this district.

Surrounding central Houston, communities such as the Bay Area, Galveston Island, Fort Bend County and The Woodlands offer many resorts and relaxed settings for meetings that require a ?getaway? feel. The recreational amenities in these areas encourage many to ?come early or stay late? to enjoy the wooded scenery, sparkling waters and more than 165 golf courses in and around the city.

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