Toyota Center is an indoor arena in downtown Houston, Texas, at 1510 Polk Street. It is the home court of the Houston Rockets, the city's NBA basketball team, so for many visitors a game is the reason to come. The building also hosts a steady run of concerts, family shows and other sporting events through the year, which means the schedule on any given visit can look quite different from the last.
What a visit looks like
Most people come for a specific event, and the best way to plan is to check what is on during your dates. A basketball night brings the energy of a home crowd, while a concert or family show offers a different kind of evening. Whatever the event, the arena is a practical place to spend a few hours, and it sits in the middle of the city rather than out on its edges.
The area around it
- Downtown Houston, with its restaurants, bars and nightlife within walking distance of the arena.
- An easy base for exploring the city's central streets before or after an event.
- A convenient stop if you are staying downtown and want to fill an evening close to your hotel.
Because the arena is so central, it works well as an anchor for a night out. You can eat and drink nearby before the doors open, then head back into the city afterwards. If you are deciding whether to go, the deciding factor is usually the event itself: pick a show or game you would enjoy, and the downtown setting will do the rest.