Because Houston is large and spread out, how you choose a Houston hotel will depend on which Houston attractions appeal to you. Billed as the "eighth wonder of the world", the Astrodome should definitely be on the Houston attractions list for first-time visitors as well as the NASA Space Center. But, by no means are Houston attractions limited to these institutions. Shoppers can get their fix in the Galleria District just a taxi ride away from most Houston hotels and attractions.
Architecture buffs will gape at the size of the Astrodome which is large enough to accommodate 70,000 people, making it one of the biggest stadiums in the world. Having first opened its doors in 1965, the massive structure cost 35 million dollars to build and yet another 65 million was sunk into an expansion in 1988. This beloved Houston attraction is currently home to the Houston Oilers and the Houston Astros and its claim to fame is that it is seeded with Astroturf, or artificial grass. Another big Houston attraction is Space Center Houston, which is about 20 miles away from most Downtown Houston hotels and attractions. This theme-park version of the adjacent Johnson Space Training Center will thrill space junkies and budding astronauts alike. Last but not least, if your credit cards are burning a hole in your pocket, put out the fire at the Galleria which hosts most major department stores and mainstream shops.
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