• Getting Here and Around
• By Car
• By Air
• Getting Around
• Lodging
• The Hospital
• Location
• Where we'll be
• Parking
• Food & Shopping
• Med Center
• Rice Village
• The Galleria and Uptown
• Miscellaneous
• Weather
• Contact Information

Getting Here and Around

By Car

The only people that I believe may consider driving are those family members from Arkansas. In that case, it seems that there are two potential routes: (1) HW 59 from Texarkana, and (2) I-45 from Dallas.

You must keep in mind that Blake and I have never driven these routes before, so we don't really know anything about them. However, Blake's dad, Eddy, has. He thought that route (1) took a little longer, but that it was because of the road conditions in Arkansas. He thought it might be a good alternative for someone coming from Little Rock.

If your destination is The Methodist Hospital, it is located at
6565 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
(713)790-3311
I would suggest exiting HW 59 at "Main Street/Texas Medical Center" and following Main Street south to University, then University one block east to Fannin. You can skip to the Hospital section below for parking information.

If your destination is our apartment, our address is
3720 W. Alabama St. Apt. 1202
Houston, TX 77027
I would suggest exiting HW 59 at Wesleyan, then Wesleyan north to W. Alabama, then east on W. Alabama to the Gables Cityscape Apartments. Or you can exit I-610W at Westheimer, then east on Westheimer to Wesleyan, then south on Wesleyan to W. Alabama, then east on W. Alabama to the Gables Cityscape Apartments.

But your destination will most likely be your hotel. I would call them for better directions. You can skip to the Lodging section for more information.

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By Air

The easiest way to Houston for those out of state will be a flight. Houston is served by two major airports: (1) Houston Hobby, and (2) Bush Intercontinental. If you are flying Southwest Airlines you will be arriving at Hobby. Most all other carriers use Bush.

There are several ways of getting from the airports to the Texas Medical Center:
RENTAL CAR
Information about the rental car services from the airports can be found on IAH's (Bush Intercontinental) website here or Hobby's web site here. Driving directions can be found on the hospital's web site here. For information on parking at the hospital, skip to the Hospital section. If you are travelling to your hotel, ask them for specific instructions.

TAXI
Taxi's are very easy to hail from the airports. They are waiting on you! Just tell them that you want to go to The Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center (or your hotel). They'll take care of the rest. Rates from IAH are $43.50 and from Hobby are $23.00.

BUS
The 73 — Bellfort Crosstown Route runs from Houston Hobby to Texas Medical Center for $1.00. I know some of you are all busaphobic, but it can't be beat. What's more is that the bus also has a stop right at our apartment door. Just tell them when you board that you are new, and could they tell you when you are at "Main & University" (Texas Medical Center) or at "Timmons and W. Alabama" (our apartment). Schedule and How to Ride Guide.

HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE
HINT: Many hotels have shuttle services from the airports. Be sure to ask.

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Getting Around

It may be scary, but the easiest way to get around Houston is by car. Yes, traffic can be a nightmare, but there's not a whole lot you can do about that. Most people here get around by car, therefore there is not a great number of taxis on the road. You'll find them at the airport and your hotel, but they won't be lined up around your restaruant (though I'm sure they would call one for you). My suggestion for transportation without a car is by use of the bus 73-Bellfort Crosstown (see above). It only costs a dollar and it can get you to Hobby, the hospital, the apartment, the galleria, and Rice village where you'll find great shops and restaurants.

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