NBA is all everyone is talking about so I’m gonna jump on the bandwagon too today. With one of the toughest defenses in this conference the Houston Rockets are taking the lead over the Portland Trailblazers. Houston is currently leading 3-2! Who knows how the next game will go, that’s just another part of the NBA excitement! For those of you looking to really get into the action, I have some tips about the Houston area & the Toyota Center.
Toyota Center Details
Toyota Center
1510 Polk Street
Houston, Texas 77002
Phone: (713) 758-7315
As I’m sure you guessed, the Toyota Center is named after Japanese car manufacturer Toyota. Toyota paid $100 million dollars just to put their name on this building! The Arena can hold anywhere from 18,300 to 19,300 people depending on the type of event.
The Houston Rockets have called this arena home since back in 2003. The Houston Rockets were established back in 1967 but at that time they played for San Diego. After about four years the team was moved to its current home of Houston, Texas. For 28 years the Rockets played at The Summit, or Compaq Center as it’s known to some.
Directions to The Toyota Center
Google Maps - Toyota Center
The Toyota Center is located in downtown Houston with main entrances at both La Branch and Polk Street.
• From the North via I-45, take I-45 south towards downtown and exit at McKinney. Turn left onto McKinney and right onto La Branch.
• From the North via state route 59, take 59 South towards downtown and exit Downtown Destinations/Jackson Street. Turn right on Franklin Street and left onto La Branch.
• From the South via I-45, take i_45 north towards downtown and take the Scott/Downtown exit. Continue on the elevated portion of St. Joseph and turn right on Austin, then turn right on Dallas and another right on La Branch.
• From the South via state route 59, take 59 north towards downtown and take the Polk Street/Downtown exit. Turn left on Polk Street.
• From the East via I-10, take I-10 west towards downtown and exit at San Jacinto/Main. Travel south on San Jacinto and then to Fannin. Turn left on Rusk and turn right onto La Branch.
• From the West via I-10, take I-10 east towards downtown and exit at Smith Street. Travel south on Smith and turn left on Rusk and right onto La Branch.
Where to Park When You Arrive at Toyota Center
The Toyota Tundra Garage
1515 Jackson Street
Houston, TX 77003
Google Maps - The Toyota Tundra Parking Garage
The center’s parking garage is located right across the street. The Toyota Tundra Garage is connected to the arena by a skybridge. There are over 2,000 spaces in this 7 story facility.
Toyota Center Concessions and more!
Lots of food to be found here! Pizza, BBQ, Mexican, Asian, Burgers and more! Some of the best places for food include:
• Baskets Grill
• HouBBQ
• The Rim
• Nothin’ But Nachos
Jack Daniel’s Old No 7 Bar – This bar is located behind Section 113 in the Main Concourse. All guests are welcome in this full bar. There are at least 8 plasma TVs around and an outdoor smoking patio. Have a glass of Jack for me!
Toyota Center & Ticket Tips
• You may not bring professional cameras into the facility without proper credentials.
• There is NO re-entry!
• The center offers a fine dining option at “Red & White”
• Grab some Rockets swag in the team shop located in the Main Concourse across from section 113.
• There are 10 Party Suites available for rental at any TC events,
• The Toyota Center box office is closed on Sundays (except on event days) so plan your purchase before then if you are a last minute buyer!
• Will call tickets can be picked up at anytime during Box Office hours. Make sure you bring a photo ID.
• Call the box office if you can’t find the seats you want! You might get lucky and get a deal.
• Don’t be afraid to search in within the secondary market if the box office is sold out, RazorGator.com is an excellent service for sold out Houston Rockets tickets.
Houston, Texas Hotels
Magnolia Hotel Houston
1100 Texas Street
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (888) 915-1110
The Lovett Inn
501 Lovett Boulevard
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 522-5224
Sights to See In Houston, Texas
The Menil Collection - A collection of art created by Houston philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil. Admission is free.
Minute Maid Park - Home of the Houston Astros!
The Beer Can House - A home built by John Milkovisch out of beer cans!
Aurora Picture Show - Great for experimental and independent film lovers
There isn’t much more room for questions. You should be searching for some Toyota Center tickets right now! Whether it be baskbetball or concerts, check this place out. It’s worth a visit and I’m sure you will enjoy it.
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