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Group activities in Houston.

Things to do with colleagues or clients that work for a mixed group, from easy tastings to friendly competition.

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Topgolf Swing Suites at Four Seasons

1300 Lamar St, in the Four Seasons Hotel, Downtown · about 8 min walk from the convention centre

Two indoor golf simulator bays inside the Four Seasons bar, Bayou & Bottle, with golf challenges plus baseball, hockey and arcade games. Food and drinks come to the suite.

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Fits
Up to 6 per bay, two bays; the suite takes groups of up to 15 (Houstonia)
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book both bays for up to 12 and email the hotel for group food and drinks. It is open daily from 11 AM to midnight.
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Escape the Room Houston

3303 Louisiana St, Suite 220, Midtown · by cab from the convention centre

Seven one-hour escape rooms in Midtown, each for 4 to 12 players. Competition Mode runs 2 to 4 rooms at once for groups of 10 to 40, and a buyout of all seven takes 100 or more.

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Fits
Small team up to 10 (1 room); Competition Mode 10 to 40 (2 to 4 rooms); large group 40 to 100+ (all 7 rooms)
Cost
About $37 per person
Tip
Book at least two weeks ahead, or three to four weeks for 20 or more, and ask for a quote for Competition Mode. Small-team games start at $37 a person.
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Space Center Houston

1601 E NASA Pkwy, Clear Lake · far from downtown, go by car or coach

The official visitor centre of NASA Johnson Space Center, with flown spacecraft, moon rocks and a shuttle replica on its carrier jet. The NASA Tram Tour goes to Rocket Park and Historic Mission Control.

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Fits
Group rates from 20 tickets; private rooms for special events (Visit Houston)
Cost
About $21.95 per person
Tip
Prepay 20 or more tickets at least 7 days ahead for the group rate, and book Historic Mission Control in advance because it costs extra. Plan a half day plus the drive from downtown.

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