El Lago Travel Guide
Houston
Popular places to visit
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
If MD Anderson Cancer Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Downtown Aquarium All Day Pass
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Color Factory Houston Ticket
Top hotels in El Lago
South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center
Very good.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
My wife and loved our time at Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake. The only negative we both had there was the bed was not the greatest to sleep on. This place would be a great place for a conference or just getting away from the city.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Houston – NASA Clear Lake
There was NO that was the only disadvantage of my stay
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
Property is ok
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Webster
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Pearland/Houston Medical Center Hotel
It was a nice kept place.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Lago
Southeast Houston
While you're in Southeast Houston, take in top sights like Houston Zoo or Houston Natural Science Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station.
Northeast Houston
While visiting Northeast Houston, you might make a stop by sights like Sheldon Lake State Park and Lake Houston.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
East Downtown Houston
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about East Downtown Houston. Shell Energy Stadium and Giant Beatles Statues are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leeland/Third Ward Station or EaDo/Stadium Station to get around the larger area.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Children's Museum of Houston or Houston Natural Science Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Astrodome, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
