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Education and Training Placenta Accreta Spectrum Workshop - Travel and Accommodations

Houston has two international airports – George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby Airport. Both are 20 to 40 minutes from the Texas Medical Center depending on time of day. Visit Fly2Houston for more information on Houston airports.

Hotel Accommodations

While there are many hotels near Texas Children's Hospital, a Texas Children’s preferred rate is available at the Intercontinental: Houston - Medical Center.

Other hotels near Texas Children’s Hospital:

Welcome to Houston!

While you're here, explore our nearby local attractions that are among the best Houston has to offer. 

Parks and Nature

Within walking distance of the Symposium is the Hermann Park, a 445-acre park that includes The Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Zoo.

The renown Rice University has a parklike setting, with more than 4,000 trees on its 300-acre campus. 

Arts, Dining, Shopping

Just north of Hermann Park is the Houston’s Museum District, home to 11 top-ranked museums. 

Just blocks from the Texas Medical Center, Rice Village is a walkable shopping and dining area with 350 retail establishments. 

Downtown Houston is a quick Houston Metro train ride away with an Historic District, Houston Theater District and other arts, entertainment and dining options. 

Neighboring Attractions

If you’ll be here over the weekend, these interesting adventures are worth a visit: 

  • The NASA Johnson Space Center is located 20 minutes south of downtown Houston.
  • Just 50 miles away is Galveston Island that features numerous historical and architectural attractions, a shopping along The Strand, and more than 20 miles of public beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. 

To find other attractions in the area, visit 365 Things in Houston and Visit Houston Texas.

Getting Around Houston

The METRORail, Houston’s light-rail system, runs between Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.

Uber, Lyft and taxis are also available.