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NBA Basketball Arena Review - Houston Toyota Center
Downtown Houston is home to some great NBA basketball action as well as one of the premier basketball arenas in the NBA. The Toyota Center, located on Polk Street, is home to the Houston Rockets and their youthful, energetic brand of basketball. Opened in 2003, the Toyota Center is capable of seating 18,300 Rockets fans who pack the arena to capacity every night. With an atmosphere that rivals the league's best, the Toyota Center can provide an excellent experience for family and friends alike. The brightest and sharpest scoreboard images in the NBA can be found on the Toyota Center scoreboard with four 9'x16' LED video boards on their overhanging big-screen. Their are also matrix boards located throughout the rest of the arena, which makes it easy to keep updated on other scores from around the NBA.

With over 13,000 parking spaces within walking distance from the arena, it is easily accessible from all directions. Use Interstate 10 or Interstate 45 to arrive at the building, which is situated within Houston's bustling business district. Public transportation is also available to and from the games through the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas, providing easy access to the Toyota Center from most anywhere within the city of Houston.

If you are looking to satisfy your hunger in a traditional bar or restaurant setting, the Toyota Center offers a couple of different options to its patrons. The Jack Daniels Bar and Grille is a great place to sit and visit with friends while enjoying your favorite alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage. They also serve outstanding traditional American fare for anyone looking for old-fashioned hamburgers and fries. For a more upscale dining experience, you can make reservations at the Copper Canyon Carvery, which offers gourmet sandwiches with traditional meats and cheeses. Levy's Restaurants have also setup "mini restaurants" that can be found throughout the Toyota Center concourse along with the standard concession stands that have become sporting event mainstays.

The Lobby Bar, located less than a half-mile from the Toyota Center is a great place to go before or after the Rockets game to indulge in a brew or monitor other sporting events from around the country. With a superb atmosphere for sports fans, the Lobby Bar is an easy choice for your pre or post-game meal.  NBA fans might also try dining at The Grove, which is an informal gathering place where patrons can go for their favorite American dishes. The city of Houston offers plenty of excellent dining options located near Toyota Center that will suit anybody's tastes.  This is definitely a city that knows how to eat.

Nightclubs are also aplenty in the city of Houston. Numbers Nightclub is one of the foremost alternative music clubs not just in the city of Houston but anywhere in the country. For 28 years, Numbers Nightclub has been showcasing both local and national acts as well as various DJs spinning the turntables on a nightly basis. Another popular hotspot for local nightlife is Rich's in midtown Houston. Rich's is an excellent place to hold your post-game party, as the dancing and drinking go on until the early morning hours.

There are also many points of interest within the downtown Houston area that can be visited throughout the weekend if you're in town for a Houston Rockets game. The Houston Museum of Natural Science provides an excellent afternoon excursion that's family oriented . With space-station models, a planetarium, and an IMAX theater, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is a great place to view some of the wonders of American history. You'll also want to think about visiting Hermann Park, which features a public golf course and an outdoor theater with live music. Finally, the Houston Zoo is one of the top attractions in the city of Houston. With animals from all over the world, the Houston Zoo is truly one-of-a-kind.

The next time that you are in town to take in a Rockets game, enjoy a little bit of the culture and some local activities before going to the Toyota Center. Once the game is over, be sure to indulge in the city's nightlife mingling with locals to truly get a feel for the city of Houston. As the Houston Rockets continue to grow as a playoff powerhouse, the city of Houston is also growing into a must-see metropolis, offering its visitors a variety of activities to bookend a great Houston Rockets experience.
 

 
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