Hi Fran,

Did you pay for transportation to take you from Hobby to the Galveston Cruise Terminal?

Houston has a lot of great things to do and places to stay - if you don't want to rent a car, I suggest you stay downtown since there is access to attractions, restaurant, nightlife and other things to do on the light rail path.  I suggest you look into purchasing a Houston CityPASS, which gets you into all the top attractions at 45% savings.  Also, check out our Calendar of Events for 12/20 - 12/22. 

In terms of a place to stay downtown, I love the Magnolia Hotel, the Alden, and Hotel Icon for a boutique experience.  These hotels are downtown and close to the light rail too.  

If you have transportation already lined up from Hobby, I would take a cab back from downtown to Hobby airport to catch your cruise transportation from there.  The cab ride between downtown and Hobby airport is about $30 each way.

Hope this helps,

Veronica

Hi Jasmine,

I'm so sorry I'm just now getting to your question. Even the best concierge sometimes has to have a little fun herself!

Here's a list of great award-winning restaurants that we highly recommend. And here's a link to our dining section so you can explore the best that the city has to offer.

We have put together roundups of holiday activities and great lighting displays. However, most of these don't kick off until next weekend.

Also check out our Things to Do section for Itineraries based on you and your husband's interests. I bet you'll find some stuff that's right up your alley!

Veronica

Maria,

There is so much to do at the Renaissance Festival.  There are shops, performances, artists, musicians.  Check out their website to read all about it.  You'll have a blast! 

Veronica

Jessica,

Are you looking for good neighborhoods to see lights? If so, I would definitely drive down River Oaks Boulevard and throughout River Oaks and Memorial Drive outside the loop.  You may also want to head downtown and make a stop at the Ice at Discovery Green to go ice skating--that would be a fun activity for the group. 

Let me know if you need more ideas!

Veronica

Hi Yesenia,

There aren't many camping options in the immediate area. But there are a number of great parks to experience the outdoors. There's Armand Bayou Nature Center, the Anahauc National Wildlife Refuge, Brazos Bend and others. Check out our Parks and Outdoors page for more information!

Veronica 

Hi,

You mean are there any sales like Black Friday around Christmas? Typically, retailers have their best discounts and sales on Black Friday (which is the Friday after Thanksgiving or 11/23 this year).  But, retailers will have sales all throughout the holiday season. 

Best,

Veronica

Hi,

Here is some information about Houston weather.  The average rain fall for December and January is just over 3.5 inches.

Best,

Veronica

Abdelrahman,

There are so many fun things to do in Houston during the holidays! 

• The Ice at Discovery Green
• Zoo Lights 
• Houston Ballet's The Nutcracker
• Santaland Diaries at the Alley Theatre
• Houston Symphony's A Very Merry Pops

Click here for a list of all holiday activities happening in Houston.  You have a lot of choices!

Veronica

Stephen,

I have a few options for you: Roak for a Vegas-style dance club; Etro for '80s music; and Rebels Honky Tonk for country dancing. 

Let me know if you need additional info!

Veronica