Texas Bowl News
What to do in Houston, TX
★ posted on December 27, 2011
You could spend 365 days in Houston and still not experience everything this city has to offer. From world-class museums and theaters to family-friendly destinations, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Houston.
Houston has two world-class airports George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby Airport with non-stop flights from anywhere you may be coming in from.
Once you get to town, you will need a place to stay! Click here to see our hotel partners - they are ready to offer great rates to fans traveling for the game!
If you staying in downtown Houston, consider using the METRORail system. The line runs from the heart of downtown all the way to Reliant Stadium. Click here for more details. Taxi cabs are also available in Houston, but you may want to consider calling ahead to book your ride when getting around town. Our partners at Yellow Cab Houston can be reached at (713) 236-1111.
While you are here, consider visiting these sites:
- Houston Zoo
- George Ranch Historical Park
- Johnson Space Center
On gameday, head to Reliant Stadium early for TexFest! From 8:00am leading up to the game, you can hear Texas country music artist Jack Ingram on the Bud Light stage, play games, and cheer on your team as they enter Reliant Stadium. More details can be found here.
You can also compete in our tailgating competition sponsored by HEB. Here are the details:
H-E-B Tailgater of the Game judges will be roaming the Reliant Stadium parking lots trying to find the best tailgate setup. We challenge you to make H-E-B a strong feature in presenting your tailgate experience to the judges who will be looking for Team Spirit, Food (Exclusive H-E-B Presence is a must!), Originality and Hospitality in their search to crown the H-E-B Tailgater of the Game. This is your chance to take the challenge, get your creative juices flowing, and show us your best tailgate experience! The winning tailgate will be recognized during the game on the video board and will win an H-E-B gift card.
Stay tuned for more details! For more ideas on how to plan your time in Houston, go to www.visithoustontexas.com
Official Fan Guide Houston
Let us help you plan your visit. Download the official 2011 Meineke Car Bowl of Texas Fan Guide here:
- Official Fan Guide (PDF, 3.6MB)
Links
- DePelchin Children’s Center
- Lone Star Sports & Entertainment
- Houston Texans
- Big 12 Sports
- Big Ten Athletics — Football
- Football Bowl Association





