Houston Sports and Recreation

Houstonians love their sports teams. Here you'll find an old-style baseball stadium tricked out with modern amenities, and hoop dreams fulfilled by the championship Houston Rockets. Or if you're seeking thrills for yourself, go climb a rock wall or watch the daredevil rodeo riders at the annual 20-day Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

Houston Baseball

Pro Sports

Take yourself out to the ballgame and watch the Houston Astros play at Minute Maid Park. They are the oldest team never to have won a World Series, but they always play with plenty of heart. Learn More...

Address: 501 Crawford St., Houston TX 77002 - MAP
Phone: (877) 927-8767
Web: www.houston.astros.mlb.com

Here's a great tip: Catch a Houston Rockets basketball game and you're practically guaranteed an evening of hard-charging action. The team plays home games at the Toyota Center. Learn More...

Address: 1510 Polk St., Houston TX 77002 - MAP
Phone: (713) 758-7200
Web: www.nba.com

Are you ready for some Texas football? Then head over to a Houston Texans game to experience Lone Star football in the raw. Better yet, snag a seat in the Bull Pen section for the ultimate fanzone thrill. Learn More...

Address: 2 Reliant Park, Houston TX 77054 - MAP
Phone: (832) 667-2000
Web: www.houstontexans.com

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Houston Aeros

Address: Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St., Houston TX 77002 - MAP
Phone: (713) 974-PUCK
Web: www.aeros.com

Houston Dynamo

Address: Robertson Stadium, 3875 Holman St., Houston TX 77004 - MAP
Phone: (713) 276-7500
Web: www.houstondynamo.com

Houston Energy

Address: Pearland High School, 3755 S. Main St., Pearland TX 77581 - MAP
Phone: (281) 997-2323
Web: www.houstonenergyfootball.com

Houston Leones

Address: Soccer World Center, 6510 Rohan Rd., Richmond TX 77469 - MAP
Phone: (832) 595-8199
Web: www.houstonleones.com

Hiking, Biking & Trails

Ride the Hermann Park Train through the tranquil park, where you'll find jogging trails, a golf course, garden center and nature trails.

Address: 6001 Fannin St., Houston TX 77030 - MAP
Phone: (713) 526-0077
Web: www.hermannpark.org

Watersports

Dive into fun with the folks at Houston Scuba Academy, established in 1960. They offer scuba training in pools and local waters, as well as diving trips to exotic locales.

Address: 12505 Hillcroft St., Houston TX 77035 - MAP
Phone: (713) 721-7788
Web: www.houstonscubaacademy.com

Plenty Of Thrills

Find out what all the fuss is about. Join the 2.1 million visitors who pass through the gates each March for the 20-day Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Saddle up and get ready for a wild ride with rodeo champs and entertainment superstars. The event has attracted heavyweights like George Strait, Faith Hill, Beyonce, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.

Address: Reliant Astrodome, 8400 Kirby Drive, Houston Texas 77054 - MAP
Phone: (832) 667-1000
Web: www.rodeohouston.com

Climb the walls at Houston's biggest indoor rock climbing gym, at the Texas Rock Gym. Group and private lessons are available to get you up to speed.

Address: 1526 Campbell Rd., Houston TX 77055 - MAP
Phone: (713) 973-7625
Web: www.texasrockgym.com

Grab your board and head over to Lee Joe Skatepark, Houston's premier outdoor skate park that covers roughly 30,000 square feet. The park has areas for skaters of all levels, from the seasoned pro to the beginner.

Address: 103 Sabine St., Houston TX 77007 - MAP
Phone: (713) 222-5500
Web: www.houstontx.gov

Leisure

Get active at Memorial Park, a favorite place for weekend warriors, thanks to its excellent jogging trails, tennis courts, playing fields, a fitness center, swimming pool and six miles of mountain and recreational bike trails along the bayous.

Address: 6501 Memorial Dr., Houston TX 77098 - MAP
Phone: (713) 845-1000
Web: www.memorialparkconservancy.org

Take a trip to see the dolphins frolic and play on a BayWatch Dolphin Tour. The 45-minute tour takes you up close to the dophins' natural habitat on a dolphin-safe tour boat that holds 38 passengers.

Address: 2101 Harborside Dr., Galveston TX 77550 - MAP
Phone: (832) 859-4557
Web: www.baywatchdolphintours.com

Check out the Greater Houston Soapbox Derby at Hockley Park. The seasonal derby includes weekend races for various age groups, and plenty of nail-biting excitement. Call the derby line to find out race times.

Address: 28515 Old Washington Rd, Hockley, TX 77447 - MAP
Phone: (281) 891-3420
Web: www.houstonsoapboxderby.org

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Sam Houston Boat Tour

Address: 7300 Clinton Dr # 8, Houston TX 77020 - MAP
Phone: (713) 670-2416
Web: www.portofhouston.com

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