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Avenida Houston is the newest place to sip, stroll and savor in Downtown Houston. The name “Avenida” comes from Avenida de las Americas, the boulevard that fronts the George R. Brown Convention Center and runs from Minute Maid Park to the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel.

The Avenida Houston District includes the George R. Brown (GRB), Discovery Green park, Hilton Americas-Houston and the new Marriott Marquis. The area includes three main parking garages: Avenida North, South and Central.

Along Avenida de las Americas (ADLA), five restaurants have been built to provide new dining options to Houstonians, convention-goers and other visitors. With events, festivals and other programs taking place along the Avenida Plaza, in Discovery Green and within the hotels and convention center, there is always something going on.

Staycations

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Indulge in a romantic getaway at the Marriott Marquis with a stay that includes a bottle of Champagne, 20% off 50 or 80 min Spa Treatment, late checkout and a ...
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A Stress-Free Getaway

Escape to Downtown and beat the heat at the indoor pool. Enjoy 20% off your stay. Book your staycation today!
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Holiday Escape

It's time to book your Holiday escape and enjoy the festivities at the Marriott Marquis Houston!  When you a book a 2-night stay over the Holidays, you'll enjoy rates starting from ...

Experience Romance

Indulge in a romantic getaway at the Marriott Marquis with a stay that includes a bottle of Champagne, 20% off 50 or 80 min Spa Treatment, late checkout and a room upgrade based on availability.   Use the code ZJ7 to book your staycation today! 
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Entertainment, Family Friendly, *HOLIDAY*, Recreation
Wed Dec. 23 2020

The Ice: Music Through the Decades - Holiday Cheer

Discovery Green

Glide beneath the glittering lights of Downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy while listening to the holiday music you know and ...
Fitness
Sat Dec. 26 2020

Tai Chi

Discovery Green

Simone Oliver of Four Dragons Institute teaches the Chinese internal martial art of Tai Chi which focuses on slow, meditative movements. No pre-registration required. Bring a towel and water, as ...
Art, Exhibits
Sat Dec. 26 2020

Monuments

Discovery Green

As an art installation, Monuments consists of projections onto five living trees of slow-motion close up videos of unsung Houston heroes filmed by internationally recognized Australian artist, Craig Walsh. who has ...
Entertainment, Family Friendly, *HOLIDAY*, Recreation
Mon Dec. 21 2020

The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy

Discovery Green

Glide beneath the glittering lights of Downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy! Discovery Green has reinvented the experience to ensure that you ...
Entertainment, *HOLIDAY*
Wed Dec. 30 2020

Texas Winter Lights

Marriott Marquis

Experience the Inaugural Texas Winter Lights at the Marriott Marquis Houston, a brand-new nightly experience on the pool deck. Interact with light displays including a Light Up Sports lawn, Glow Garden and various ...
Entertainment, *HOLIDAY*
Thu Dec. 17 2020

Deck the Trees

Avenida Houston

This year, The Alley’s annual Deck the Trees celebration will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center, where the display will appear in the large windowscape facing Avenida ...
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