ࡱ> []Z s$bjbj 7<hhsp p D Z>V'=======$@RCX==C=2==6_9+;-"?:=><Z>[:CXC8+;+;C<==Z>Cp y: Location The SWE 2009 Region C conference, will take place in downtown Houston, TX. Downtown Houston is the nucleus of the fourth largest city in the United States. There are three major interstate highways that form the boundaries of the area: I-10 on the north, U.S. 59 on the east and I-45 on the south and west. It offers easy access and public transportation that includes the Houston Metro bus system and a LightRail (4 blocks) system (http://www.ridemetro.org/). Houston is centrally located in Region C and is readily accessible by low-cost flights. NEARBY AIRPORTS The Major Houston Airport System includes:  HYPERLINK "http://www.fly2houston.com/iah" \t "_blank" George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) 23 miles north of Downtown Houston. Served by 23 scheduled passenger airlines. This convenient passenger gateway is the largest hub airport for Continental Airlines, and numerous other carriers also offer domestic and international air service. Over 150 destinations worldwide are accessible through nonstop or direct flights. Convenient access to the airport is provided by Interstate 45, U.S. Highway 59, the Hardy Toll Road, and the Sam Houston Toll Road (Beltway 8).  HYPERLINK "http://www.fly2houston.com/0/2070/433/474/0/0/" \t "_blank" William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 7 miles south of Downtown Houston Served by8 scheduled passenger airlines andis the largest hub airport for Southwest Airlines. Other carriers also offer domestic air service through Hobby Airport. Only U.S. destinations are served through Hobby. It is readily accessible via major thoroughfares and freeways to the entire metropolitan area. Interstate Highway 45 borders Hobby. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Downtown Houston offers something for everyone.  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23448" Downtown Aquarium (1.5 miles) -This 500,000-gallon under-water adventure complex includes a Ferris wheel, an aquatic carousel, Shark Voyage, a white tiger exhibit and a restaurant. Theater District (5 blocks)- A 17 block area that is resident to major performing arts companies like the  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23629" Houston Grand Opera, the  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23281" Houston Ballet, the  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23709" Houston Symphony and the  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23278" Alley Theatre. Composed of five performing arts venues, the Theater District is home to musical theater troupes like  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23289" Theatre Under the Stars and  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23199" Broadway in Houston and innovative local groups like Uniquely Houston,  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23909" Dominic Walsh Dance Theater and  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=28225" Da Camera also make their home in this hub of performing arts. Sporting Attractions- Downtown Houston is home of the  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=28226" Houston Astros 2005 National League Champions at the Minute Maid Park (less than 1 mile). Also, the Toyota Center (5 blocks) is the home of NBA champions of 1994 and 1995, the  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23542" Houston Rockets, the WMBA team the  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23862" Houston Comets, and the  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23375" Houston Aeros, a member of the American Hockey League. Restaurants- Downtown Houston offers about 300 restaurants. Anything from cravings for pizza to the most refine tastes can be satisfied in a short radius. Popular restaurants include: The Downtown Aquarium, Azuma (sushi), Benihana, Droubi Bros., Mediterranean Grill, Hard Rock Caf, Josephines Italian Ristorante, New York Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, The Spaghetti Warehouse, and Spindletop (Hyatt Regencys revolving restaurant). Night Life - Main Street constitutes Houstons hub for nightlife. Pubs like Slainte,  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=28259" Shay McElroys and the  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=28348" Flying Saucer Draught Emporium are popular with beer lovers, while  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=28268" La Carafe, Houstons oldest bar, is a romantic date spot. Listen to live jazz at  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23030" Sambuca or  HYPERLINK "http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/listing.details.php?id=23603" Red Cat Jazz Caf. Other live music performances can be found at the Engine Room, Continental Club, and Warehouse Live. Houston offers $6 taxi fares anywhere downtown, and there is LightRail (4 blocks) transportation for $1. Underground- There is a whole world of life underneath the streets of Downtown Houston. The 6.3-mile Houston Tunnel System connects office buildings throughout Downtown. Inside the tunnel, mainly open on Monday-Friday during business hours, you can find restaurants, coffee shops, newsstands, dry cleaners, salons, shops, and anything you could possibly need during your workday. Museums Located only a few minutes from Downtown, and accessible from the LightRail (4 blocks), Houstons Museum district offers one of the most diverse samples of culture in the country. There are almost 20 museums in the district alone, not including surrounding museums throughout the city of Houston. 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