TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO HOUSTON!

WELCOME TO HOUSTON Greetings Football Fans! Transportation ...... 5 Hotels ...... 6 Map of Houston ...... 7 I want to welcome you to the City of Houston and let you know how excited we are to host the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff with two exciting teams—University of Houston vs Washington PARKING & TAILGATING State University! We look forward to showcasing all the wonderful things Houston has to offer Parking Map ...... 9 Parking Information ...... 10 during your time with us. Tailgating Policies ...... 11 Free Fan Events ...... 13 Houston is the culinary and cultural capital of the South, a city that attracts visitors and new H-E-B Tailgater of the Game ...... 16 residents with a wonderful mix of world-class arts, booming business, competitive sports and NRG STADIUM award-winning cuisine. Seating Map ...... 12 Frequently Asked Questions ...... 17 While in Houston, we encourage you to explore our Museum District – boasting 19 renowned Game Day Information ...... 19 Stadium Policies & Procedures ...... 20-21 institutions all within walking distance of each other. Theater enthusiasts can watch a show on Clear Bag Policy ...... 31 one of our many Downtown stages. If shopping is your pleasure, The Galleria offers 400 stores and restaurants that are sure to please every type of shopper. The city is also home to many HOUSTON, TX wonderful attractions including the Houston Zoo, Space Center Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk Houston Attractions ...... 23-24 Dining ...... 26-27 and more. Shopping ...... 28 If you’re looking for restaurants, nightlife, things to do or anything Night Life ...... 30 else to make your stay more enjoyable, we invite you to log on to our website, VisitHouston.com. This easy-to-navigate site is CONTACT INFORMATION perfect for helping you plan your time with us. The AdvoCare Texas Kickoff and Lone Star Sports & Entertainment offices are located in NRG Stadium and are open Thank you again for visiting our great city and we hope you’ll be for business year-round, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. back again very soon! Administrative Office Gameday Service Hotline Mailing Address (832) 667-2000 (832) 667-1400 Lone Star Sports & Entertainment NRG Stadium Mike Waterman Ticket Office Website Two NRG Park President, Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (832) 667-2390 www.AdvoCareTexasKickoff.com Houston, TX 77054-1573 (832) 667-2191 (fax)

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Navigating Houston’s 10,062-square-mile metropolitan area is a cinch with its easy-to-access interstates and highways, a convenient airport system and endless transportation options.

AIRPORTS Traveling to Houston has never been easier. As the country’s fourth largest airport system, the Houston Airport System serves over 180 cities worldwide, with Bush Intercontinental Airport ranking third in the United States among airports with scheduled non-stop domestic and international service.

GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT (IAH) with more than 700 daily departures and 30.8 million domestic passengers passing through its gates in 2013, IAH is the largest airport in Houston. All five terminals are connected by an automated people-mover and underground train. Wi-Fi Internet, retail stores, and more than AD HERE 50 food and beverage outlets ensure a pleasant visit. WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT (HOU) serves domestic, and recently international, destinations and has seen (formerly Visit Houston) significant increases in passenger numbers in recent years. WI-FI internet, retail stores and more than 12 food and beverage outlets create a great travel experience.

SHUTTLES SuperShuttle provides ground transportation services at IAH and HOU. The service takes reservations and transports travelers between Houston’s major business and entertainment districts and the airport.

CAR RENTALS The $135 million consolidated rental car facility at IAH centralizes the operations of nine national rental car companies, SAFET Y. providing a modern and efficient system for air travelers to secure a rental car. At HOU, passengers find major rental car companies represented at booths in the baggage claim area.

TAXI CABS HONOR. Nabbing one of the 2,200 cabs that make up Houston’s taxi fleet recently got easier, thanks to an increased number of taxi stands and hailing cab zones downtown. The city has also authorized a flat $6 fare for rides COMMITMENT. within the Central Business District. From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, cab fares average $45 to Downtown, $54 to NRG Park and $45 to the Galleria area.

METRORAIL / BUSES Need to get somewhere in Houston? Chances are one of the city’s 1,251 buses is headed your direction. For $1.25, the METRO offers one-way service throughout the city. There is also METRORail, which connects downtown Houston and NRG Park. The wheelchair-and-stroller-friendly line also services Midtown, the Museum District, Hermann Park and Texas Medical Center. www.ridemetro.org

RIDE-SHARING SERVICES Houston was the first city in Texas to approve ride-sharing services. These alternative transporation companies allow users to request a ride via smartphone app. Drop off and pick up with be in SOURCE: Yellow Lot 37 located on Main Street at Gate 16. OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE TO HOUSTON phillips66.com 19-0018_020 ©2019 Phillips 66 Company. All rights reserved. 5 HOTELS MAP OF HOUSTON

Houston has no shortage of top-notch accommodations, though not all of them share a past rich enough to deem them a tourist destination. The following are our preferred hotels. TEAM HOTELS Washington St. Team Headquarters HoustonTeam Headquarters Hyatt Regency Galleria JW Marriot Houston Galleria 2626 Sage rd 5150 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas 77056 Houston, Texas 77056 (832)803-1234 (713) 961-1500 Hyatt.com marriott.com

OFFICIAL VIP & MEDIA HOTEL DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza 6 E. Greenway Plaza Houston, Texas 77046 (713) 629-1200 doubletree3.hilton.com

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS Embassy Suites Downtown Doubletree Greenway Plaza Hyatt Regency Houston 1515 Dallas Street 6 Greenway Plaza 1200 Louisiana Street Houston, Texas 77010 Houston, Texas 77046 Houston, Texas 77002 (713) 7399100 (713)629-1200 (713)654-1234

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ACCESSIBLE PARKING DRIVING DIRECTIONS & ENTRANCES/EXITS FOR We want NRG Stadium to provide the finest tailgating experience, so we have established a few guidelines to make A limited number of parking spaces are available for PARKING LOTS your tailgating party great: guests with disabilities on the north and south sides of To further expedite your parking process, we have NRG Stadium. Passes for these spaces should be pre- determined the best route from which to enter each • All Parking lots will open four hours prior to kickoff. devices at NRG Park is subject to confiscation of the purchased, subject to availability, by calling (832) 667- parking lot: • All parking at NRG Stadium will require a pre-purchased item, removal from NRG Park and possible legal action 2390. In addition to this parking pass, fans must have parking hangtag; you will not be able to buy any additional in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws a Disabled Person Parking Placard or Plate. The person • Blue Lot: 610 and Fannin (Do not exit Kirby) parking at the gate. • For safety purposes, all tents, chairs, etc. must be put possessing the Disabled Person Parking Placard or Plate • Blue Suite Lot: Westridge and Kirby • Parking is first-come, first-served; saving spots will not away before entering NRG Stadium. must also be in the vehicle to park in a space reserved for • Green Lot: Main and Murworth be allowed. If you would like to tailgate near friends, • In order to ensure the safety of our fans, no golf carts, guests with disabilities. These items will be monitored • Green Suite Lot: Main and Murworth please arrive together. Segways, motorized coolers, skateboards or large and strictly enforced, so please have both placards • Platinum Loat: Kirby and Westridge • Tailgating will be limited to one 8’x 16’ space for each balloons will be allowed for use by fans in the parking visibly displayed in your car while on NRG Park property. • Red Lot: Kirby and La Concha valid parking hangtag, and must not cross over into the lots. Violation of these regulations may result in forfeiture • Orange Lot: Fannin and Holly Hall drive lane designated by the blue lines down each • NRG Stadium does not grant the right to display of the parking pass. Please note that specific parking • Maroon Lot: 610 and Fannin aisle. advertising, banners or signs, or distribute promotional spaces cannot be reserved. • Yellow Lot: Main Street • RV’s, buses, and oversized vehicles will need to pre- items on property. Fans may be asked to remove • Purple Lot: Main and McNee purchase a minimum of two parking spots and need to inappropriate banners or signs. Vehicles with LIMITED MOBILITY GUESTS • Brown Lot: Main and Murworth Drive park in the designated RV areas in each lot. commercial logos are also prohibited and may be asked Drop off and pick up points have been designated on • If you plan to extend sides or set chairs outside of your to leave the property. the southeast (Amegy Bank Gate) and northeast (BHP These points will lead you into your appropriate RV or bus you will need parking hangtags in addition to • All cooking equipment shall be situated away from Billiton Gate) corners of NRG Stadium. Drivers may parking lot the fastest. We recommend driving to these the ones for the space that will be used by your vehicle. crowds, buildings, vehicles or combustible materials. A access these locations off of Kirby onto Westridge or points and following the signage from there. For exact • Barbecues in tow will also be required to have an minimum clearance distance of 3 feet is required. Reliant Parkway (McNee), respectively, by alerting the directions from your house, we encourage you to go additional pre-purchased hangtag. You will not be • A minimum class 2A-10B:C fire extinguisher with a parking attendant that they are dropping off or picking online to HoustonTexans.com and utilize the direct route allowed to buy one at the gate. current service tag is required at each cooking area. up a guest. Once the guest is dropped off, drivers should mapping technology. For any further questions on game • Liquid charcoal starter or other flammable liquids are All cooking areas where deep fry cooking is performed strictly prohibited. Charcoal may be started with an using vegetable or animal oils or fats require a TYPE K leave and proceed to the parking lot for which they have days, please call 832-667-1400. electrical starter designed for this purpose or quick fire extinguisher with a current service tag. a parking pass. We do not offer on-site transportation starting charcoal is recommended. Open flames are • LP-gas cooking appliances shall be UL listed and from parking lots to stadium gates. MOTORCYCLE PARKING allowed but all barbecue pits left unattended must be approved for use. LP-gas cylinders shall be secured in Every motorcycle must have a parking pass and must extinguished. an upright position to keep from falling and positioned to BUS PARKING park in a single parking space. Multiple motorcycles • Ash containers, trash containers and port-o-lets are prevent impact from vehicle traffic. Portable generators All buses (passenger charter and tailgating) will may not be parked in the same spot. located in each lot. are not to be filled while running and fuel must be in a UL require a bus pass in order to park and/or drop off at • Hot ashes, cinders, smoldering coal, wood or other listed safety can (2 gal. max). Portable generators and NRG Stadium. Passenger buses may drop off on the TAXI & HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE materials must be disposed of in the Orange ash fuel must be stored away from cooking appliances. north side of NRG Stadium as directed and must have Taxis and hotel shuttles may drop off and pick up in the dumpsters only. • Any violation of the fire safety regulations will be subject a pre-purchased bus pass in the Red Lot parking area Green Lot near the south pedestrian bridge over Kirby • Trash must be disposed of in the Green dumpsters only. to citations being issued by the City of Houston Fire (subject to availability). Tailgating buses will require Drive to the Stadium. Taxis are staged in this location • Disposible LP-Gas cylinders shall not be disposed of in Inspector. two pre-paid parking passes for any parking lot at NRG postgame so guests do not need to call ahead for a cab. the Orange ash dumpsters. • For further information regarding these guidelines or Park. Parking passes are subject to availability and may • Only certified service animals are allowed on property. any other questions on the day of the game please call be purchased by calling the Ted Dickerson at (832) 667- RIDE-SHARING SERVICES • The use of “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” (UAS) or 832.667.1400. 2154. Houston was the first city in Texas to approve ride-sharing “Drones” and other remotely controlled aircraft or services. These alternative transporation companies allow ground vehicles is strictly prohibited at NRG Stadium RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING users to request a ride via smartphone app. Drop off and and NRG Park. Anyone possessing or operating such Any guests driving an RV must pre-purchase 4 parking pick up with be in Yellow Lot 37 located on Main Street at passes. All RV parking passes must be purchased in Gate 16. advance. Please call (832) 667-2390 for details.

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KARBACH HOPADILLO KICKOFF CRAWL Kick off the college football season in East Downtown for the ultimate party the night before the game! Cheerleaders, mascots and legends are all part of the fun. Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes including tickets, sideline passes, swag, VIP experiences and more. Ask for specials at all stops!

WHEN: Thursday, Steptember 12th 6:30PM -9:30PM

MORE INFORMATION WHERE: East Downtown COST: FREE! (*Fans must be 21 or over to enter the bars.)

KARBACH LOVE STREET TEXFEST The official pregame party for the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff will feature fun and entertainment for each and every fan. TexFest will include live music from country music artist Sam Riggs as well as Texas and football themed interactive games, performances from cheerleaders, bands and more. WHEN: Friday September 13th 6:15pm LOCATION: Outside the South entrances of NRG Stadium COST: Free to all fans with a game ticket!

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Q: I LEFT A PERSONAL BELONGING AT THE GAME. HOW Q: HOW CAN I REPORT AN INCIDENT IN MY SEATING CAN I FIND OUT IF IT WAS FOUND AND HOW TO GET IT AREA? BACK? A: Please notify the nearest usher, security officer, or A: During a game, guests needing assistance in retrieving representative during the game we ask that you text our lost items may proceed to a Guest Services Information Game Day Text Line at 832-241-0202 or call 832-667- Booth. After the game, please call the NRG Park Lost and 1400 for the Game Day Service Hotline. Found phone number (832-667-1714) on weekdays. Q: WE WOULD LIKE TO TAILGATE BEFORE THE GAME. Q: MAY I BRING A CAMERA TO THE GAME? WHAT TIME DO THE PARKING LOTS OPEN AND WHAT A: You are welcome to bring small flash photography TIME DO GATES TO THE STADIUM OPEN? cameras into NRG Stadium, but no professional lenses A: All parking lots at NRG Park open four hours prior or lenses over 12” are permitted. Video cameras and to kickoff, unless otherwise designated. NRG Stadium audio recorders are not allowed. gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Premium gates H-E-B is proud to be the presenting sponsor of our annual gameday tradition open 2 hours prior to kickoff. Tailgater of the Game. Each year many die-hard Tailgaters increase the level of Q: I HAVE A TWO-YEAR OLD CHILD. DOES THE CHILD competition. This year, the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff along with your local H-E-B REQUIRE A TICKET TO ATTEND THE GAME? Q: WHAT SIDE WILL MY TEAM BE ON? grocery store are taking the contest to the next level. We challenge you to make A: Yes, all children two years and older need a ticket to A: University of Houston will be on the East sideline; attend the game. Washington State University will be on the West H-E-B a strong feature in presenting your spot during the tailgating experience to sideline. Seats on the East side of the stadium are most the judges who will be looking for Team Spirit, Food (Exclusive H-E-B Presence is a Q: WILL THE NFL CLEAR BAG POLICY BE IN EFFECT FOR easily accessible through the BHP and Amegy gates. must!), Originality and Hospitality in their search to crown the H-E-B Tailgater of THIS GAME? Seats on the West side of the stadium are most easily the Game. Keep in mind the total amount of judges will increase giving us the ability A: Yes. See page 24 of this guide for the complete Clear accessible through the Xfinity and Ford gates. to critique the tailgating sites more thoroughly. Bag Policy and for a list of prohibited items in the stadium. This is your chance to take the challenge, get your creative juices flowing, and show us your best tailgate experience! The winning tailgate will be recognized during the game on the video board and will win an H-E-B gift card. GUEST SERVICES

GAMEDAY SERVICE HOTLINE GUEST SERVICES INFORMATION BOOTHS You make the call! During the game, guests who Guests may seek assistance from any NRG Stadium encounter something that disrupts their enjoyment of Guest Services Team Member. In addition, two Guest the game – for example, an adjacent fan using profanity, Services Information Booths are located on the Field a large sign or banner that blocks your view, or a wet spill Level, the Verizon Club Level and the Upper Level in the that presents a safety hazard – call 832-667-1400 for northwest and southeast corners outside of sections 113, the Game Day Service Hotline. A Guest Services Team 133, 319, 347, 517, and 543 to provide you with additional Member will be more than happy to resolve the situation assistance. Each booth will be open 90 minutes prior to so that you can get back to enjoying the game. the game and remain open until the end of the game. The Guest Services Team Members can assist you GAMEDAY SERVICE TEXTLINE with ticketing, concession locations, parking and most If you encounter anything on game day that you feel general information regarding NRG Park. needs immediate attention, we ask that you text our Game Day Text Line at 832-241-0202.

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ATM MACHINES BABY CHANGING STATIONS For your convenience, ATM machines are provided by Baby changing tables are available in all public restrooms Amegy Bank of Texas and are located throughout NRG at NRG Stadium. Stadium. Please refer to directional signage for specific locations. FIRST AID Emergency medical teams are on call in NRG Stadium ELEVATORS at all times. If you require medical assistance, please NRG Stadium offers elevators in all four corners of the contact the nearest usher or law enforcement official, Stadium, at the Xfinity, Gate, BHP Billiton Gate, Amegy or proceed to one of The Methodist Hospital First Aid Bank Gate and Ford Gate. Please refer to directional Stations located on Levels 1, 3 and 5 in the northeast and signage or the maps included in this Fan Guide for southwest corners of the Stadium. Guests on the Suite specific locations. Elevator priority is given to disabled Levels should proceed to the Club Level or inform a NRG and elderly guests. At times, guests may be asked to Stadium Guest Services Team Member. Guests may also exit an elevator to accommodate disabled guests. In call 832.667.1400 to request medical assistance. addition, tickets will be checked on each level as you exit an elevator to assure proper access for that level. Please RESTROOMS be sure to have your ticket with you at all times. Restrooms are conveniently located around the Stadium concourses on all levels. Wheelchair accessible stalls ENTRANCES are available in all restrooms. Please refer to directional NRG Stadium has four main entry gates: Xfinity Gate signage or the maps in the stadium for specific locations. (northwest corner), BHP Billiton Gate (northeast corner), Amegy Bank Gate (southeast corner) and Ford Gate SPECIAL NEEDS GUESTS (southwest corner). The Verizon East and West Club NRG Stadium was designed for the enjoyment of all Entrances are exclusive entrances for the Club and guests. The Stadium provides accommodations for those Suite ticket holders. All entrances at NRG Stadium are with special needs; accommodations include elevators, accessible for guests with disabilities. Please look for escalators, telecommunication devices (TTYs), assisted signs indicating wheelchair accessible entrances at each listening devices, wheelchair accessible seating, and gate to expedite your entry into the Stadium. wheelchair accessible and family restrooms. A manual with NRG Stadium policies is available in large print, ESCALATORS in Braille and on audiocassette. Please visit a Guest NRG Stadium offers escalators near the public ramps in Services Information Booth for assistance. the four corners of the Stadium. Accessible seating for guests with disabilities is located FAMILY RESTROOMS on all levels of NRG Stadium in accordance with the Family Restrooms are located on each concourse for Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Wheelchair your convenience. Please refer to directional signage for escorts are available to/from your seats on a first-come, specific locations. Priority access for these restrooms is first-served basis. Guests needing curbside wheelchair given to families and guests with disabilities. assistance should visit a Guest Services Information Booth or ask a Guest Services Team Member for FIELD ACCESS assistance. Fans entering the field area without proper credentials are subject to eviction and arrest. Credentials for field Please contact either the Ticket Office at (832) 667-2390 access are not available for purchase. or Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 for assistance in buying accessible seats.

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE POLICIES CAMERAS & VIDEO RECORDERS LOST & FOUND RE-ENTRY INTO NRG STADIUM Alcohol may not be brought into NRG Stadium. Guests Fans are welcome to bring small flash photography cameras Found articles may be turned into any Guest Services Once you leave NRG Stadium, you may not re-enter. In who appear to be under age 30 are required to show valid into NRG Stadium, but no professional lenses or lenses over Information Booth and will be recorded by NRG Stadium the event of an emergency, please visit a Guest Services photo ID indicating legal proof of age when purchasing 12” are permitted. Digital cameras are also permitted as long staff. Guests needing assistance in retrieving lost items Information Booth. alcohol at NRG Stadium. Alcohol sales are limited to two as they do not record video. Please do not block any aisles or during games may proceed to a Guest Services Information (2) drinks per person per transaction. All public alcohol the view of other fans while taking pictures. Video cameras Booth or call the NRG Park Lost and Found phone number ROOF POLICY sales will cease at the end of the third quarter. and audio recorders are not permitted in NRG Stadium and (832.667.1714) on weekdays. Items will be held for 30 days. The roof can be open when the game time temperature is will not be stored during the game. projected to be between 50 and 80 degrees. Please note LOST CHILDREN that the threat of rain will influence this decision, and when BAG SEARCHES & PAT DOWN PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS & PAGING there is a good chance of rain during a game, the roof will be For your safety, bag searches will be performed at all If you are separated from a child, please proceed to the To contact someone during a game in the event of an nearest Guest Services Information Booth for assistance. In closed. entrances to NRG Stadium. If you are not bringing a emergency, please visit a Guest Services Information Booth addition, if you should find a child that has been separated purse or camera case to the game, please look for the no or call 832-667-1400. Pages will only be made for emergency from his or her group, please request assistance from the SECURITY bag express entry line for faster access to the Stadium. situations. If you are anticipating an emergency call, please nearest staff person or police officer. If outside of NRG Suspicious activity, disruptive guests and guest-related Items not permitted into the Stadium must be returned report your name and seat number to the Guest Services Stadium, please call 832.667.1400 or text 832-241-0202. problems should be reported to a Guest Services Team to your vehicle or discarded. Staff may not store or hold Information Booth so you can be located. Member or police officer immediately. Uncooperative guests items for you until postgame. PROHIBITED ITEMS showing disregard for NRG Stadium may be ejected from EVACUATION PROCEDURES For your safety and the continuity of the game on the the facility. Intoxicated fans will not be allowed into the Please be aware that at certain times pat-down searches NRG Stadium staff are trained to handle any emergency Stadium. An ejected guest is no longer welcome for the field, the following items are prohibited in NRG Stadium: or additional security measures may be implemented situation that arises. Should an evacuation become remainder of the game and must vacate NRG Stadium and backpacks, bags larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, beach balls, bottles, upon all persons entering NRG Stadium. You and your necessary, please make sure that you are aware of the Exits the NRG Park grounds. They may not re-enter the building, cans, containers, coolers, fireworks, footballs brought belongings may be searched upon entry into the Stadium. nearest your seat and be prepared to follow the instructions even with a valid admission ticket. Re-entry by an ejected in from outside, Frisbees, illegal substances, laptop By tendering your ticket and entering the Stadium, you of the NRG Stadium staff. guest is grounds for arrest. computers, laser pens, noisemakers, outside food and consent to such searches and waive any related claims beverages and weapons/firearms. Please note that this is FAN CODE OF CONDUCT SMOKING that you might have against the Stadium landlord. If not an exhaustive list and other items may be prohibited you elect not to consent to the searches, you will be NRG Stadium is a fan-friendly environment. We are In consideration of health and comfort of others, smoking is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable from NRG Stadium if they are deemed, in the sole discretion not permitted in the seating area or on the concourses. There denied entry into the Stadium. Please be prepared and of the Game or Stadium Management, to be dangerous or arrive early to the game to allow for this extra security experience for everyone. Our staff will proactively intervene are designated smoking terraces located on all four sides of to support an environment where the game will not be disruptive. the Field Level and the Verizon Club Level and also in each procedure. disrupted by the interference of guest actions or any corner of the Upper Level. unauthorized persons on the playing field. Fans are advised Guests are not permitted to bring outside food, beverages, BANNERS & SIGNS that the following behaviors will not be tolerated. thermoses, coolers, backpacks, bags or jugs into NRG TICKETING & WILL CALL NRG Stadium welcomes signs and banners but request • Behavior that is unruly, disruptive or illegal in nature Stadium. Childrens’ juice boxes, infant bottles and items • All children two years of age and older must have a that you follow specific guidelines in order to ensure • Intoxication or other signs of alcohol or substance necessary for medical purposes are permitted. ticket. Children under the age of two are expected to sit that these articles do not detract from the enjoyment impairment that results in irresponsible behavior on an adult’s lap during the game. of other guests. Banners and signs should in no way • Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures Noisemakers are not permitted inside the Stadium. This • No exchanges or refunds will be given once a game infringe on the sight lines of other fans and must be • Interference with the progress of the game (including includes, but is not limited to, all horns, including air horns, ticket has been purchased. small enough for one person to hold. They may not be throwing objects on the field) cow bells and whistles. We reserve the right to confiscate • Reselling or scalping tickets is strictly prohibited in affixed to anything in NRG Stadium or held so that they • Failing to follow instructions of stadium personnel any item that does not adhere to this policy. Reliant Stadium or on Reliant Park property. Violators block the view of scoreboards or any permanent signage • Verbal or physical harassment of other fans are subject to prosecution by the Houston Police in the Stadium. In addition, poles are prohibited, so Although not a prohibited item, NRG Stadium request that Department. banners or signs affixed to a pole will not be permitted Additionally, one fan does not have the right to affect the you do not bring strollers into the Stadium, as there is no • Gameday will call windows, located on the south side into the Stadium. All banners and signs must be tasteful, enjoyment of the game by other fans. All guests must show place to store them and they pose a trip hazard when left of NRG Stadium (near the Amegy Bank Gate), open 4 in aisles or seating areas. Umbrellas are permitted in NRG must be in the spirit of the event and must not have any their ticket when requested and only sit in their ticketed seat. hours prior to kickoff and remain open until halftime. A We ask that you text our Game Day Text Line at 832-241- Stadium if they are small enough to be stored under your picture ID is required and tickets will only be released to corporate name, logo or message. We reserve the right 0202 or call 832-667-1400 for the Game Day Service Hotline seat during the game. the person whose name appears on the ticket envelope. to remove any banner or sign that does not meet if you encounter something that disrupts your enjoyment. Third party will call will not be accepted. these guidelines.

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON 2100 ATTORNEYS | 41 LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE ˚ | HOUSTON, TX Ranked one of the country’s top children’s museums by MSN.com and Child magazine, CMH is the most-attended museum in the nation for its size, serving more than 750,000 people annually. Bring the kids to enjoy all 90,000 square feet of jam-packed, hands-on exhibit and GT is proud to sponsor the educational fun. www.cmhouston.org

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON Founded in 1900, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s collection numbers are more than 65,000 works ADVOCARE TEXAS KICKOFF and embraces the art of antiquity to the present. Recognized as one of the premier art museums in the country, MFAH anchors the Museum District with exhibitions divided between two gallery buildings, DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM a sculpture garden and two house museums. Art Part restaurant, part exhibit, the aquarium features tanks from major civilizations and antiquity to the present filled with stingrays, sharks and other exotic marine life. are on view. Admission is free all day on Thursdays. Themed habitats include the Louisiana Swamp exhibit www.mfah.org filled with dwarf gators, crawfish and snapping turtles, as well as the White of the Maharaja’s Temple exhibit. www. downtownaquarium.com

KEMAH BOARDWALK Head south of Houston to the 35-acre Kemah Boardwalk and dine overlooking Galveston Bay. During your visit, enjoy shopping, games and train rides, as well as the popular Boardwalk Bullet roller coaster and the Inverter, an upside-down thrill ride. www.kemahboardwalk.com

THE HEALTH MUSEUM Part of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, The Health Museum provides the ultimate journey inside the body. Explore giant sculptures of human organs, ribs and even teeth. www.thehealthmuseum.org

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE This multi-level destination highlights the Earth’s wonders in world-class touring exhibitions. The museum also makes room for the Wortham IMAX Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and Burke Baker Planetarium, while the George Observatory is located off-site in Brazos Bend State Park. www.hmns.org

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HOUSTON ATTRACTIONS coleg fotbal SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK Celebrate the spirit and elegance of thoroughbred and quarter horses with live and simulcast racing. Watch from is a 200,000-square-foot grandstand, a 30,000-square-foot mayhe pavilion or one of several luxury suites with trackside views. The park also hosts concerts at the Showgrounds live music venue. www.shrp.com

SAN JACINTO BATTLEGROUND HISTORICAL COMPLEX The battleground marks the spot where Texas won its independence from Mexico. The park houses the towering San Jacinto Monument and Museum, with a 489-foot elevator ride to the top for a panoramic view. www. MOODY GARDENS sanjacinto-museum.org Within Galveston Island’s three glistening glass pyramids lies an IMAX 3-D Theatre, Special FX-4D SPACE CENTER HOUSTON Theatre and RideFilm Theater. Wildlife is on display While much of NASA’s Johnson Space Center is off- in the Rainforest, Aquarium and Discovery pyramids. limits to civilians, guests can still get an in-depth look at the nation’s space program at Space Center Houston. Outdoor fun includes a paddle-boat ride on the bay Discover how astronauts survive outside Earth’s orbit and and a manmade beach. www.moodygardens.com experience the thrill of witnessing a space shuttle launch in the Blast Off Theater. www.spacecenter.org MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON Recognized as one of the premier art museums in the country, MFAH anchors the Museum District with exhibitions divided between two gallery buildings, a sculpture garden and two house museums. Art from major civilizations and antiquity to the present are on view. www.mfah.org

HOUSTON ZOO Don’t miss Zoo Lights as the Houston Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland! TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights celebrates its fifth year as one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. Stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo and take in the sights and sounds of the season. Enjoy festive carols, sip hot chocolate, and take in the more than 2 million lights! Fifteen miles of eco-friendly LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way. www.houstonzoo.org This season protect yourself from Mayhem with Allstate. SOURCE: OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE TO HOUSTON

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With 10,000 restaurants representing cuisine from more than 70 countries and American regions, Houston’s restaurant BEST OF EUROPE scene is as ethnically diverse as its more than 6-million residents. With so many options, it’s not surprising that visitors Take a culinary detour across the pond at one of leave the city with plenty of good things to say about dining in Houston. In fact, Houston was named the “newest capital Houston’s European-inspired dining destinations. Hailed of great food” by Food & Wine and the country’s most exciting food city by Tasting Table magazine. Bon appetit! www. as a top 10 restaurant by Bon Appetit, Feast is noted for visithouston.com/restaurants the chefs’ nose-to-tail preparation of comfort food that hails from their native England. French-focused Cafe SLICE OF LIFE Moustache offers crêpes and other casual bistro fare, The aroma wafting out of the brick ovens at La Vista while Texas meets Tuscany at the well-todo Stella Sola lures in families and young professionals for thin, crispy (“Lone Star”). Prefer quaint and quiet? Istanbul Grill near pies — the BYOB policy keeps them lingering on the Rice University is an insider’s secret featuring a menu pretty patio. Everything’s authentic at hip Dolce Vita, a lineup filled with lamb kebabs, pickled cabbage, baklava bungalow-turned-eatery where knowing Italian helps you and other Turkish delights. read daily specials and chat with your waiter. For a laid- GASTROPUBS back spin on pie, try the gourmet toppings at Star Pizza or TASTE OF ASIA Upscale bars serving chef-driven, late-night grub — GREAT TEX-MEX-TATIONS venture to River Oaks for thin-crust pepperoni and a pint Prefer to spice it up with mustard sauce and sriracha? Hit what’s not to like? A glittering crowd gathers at BRC, It’s not all Tex-Mex here, though the city has that covered at Kenneally’s Irish Pub. — from taco trucks to upscale experiences at Hugo’s the southwest part of town, along Bellaire Boulevard, where a giant red rooster marks the exterior and specials between Gessner and Beltway 8, also known as like Dr. Pepper-crusted quail make up the playful menu. and Escalante’s Mexican Grille. Hot franchises like MEALS ON WHEELS Chinatown, where guests find an endless array of bubble Just across the street, Branch Water Tavern is hailed as Guadalajara Hacienda and mom-and-pop spots dot the Taco trucks may have paved the way, but a whole new crop tea cafes, ethnic markets and mom-and-pop restaurants. much for its new American cuisine as it is for its library neighborhoods, where many proprietors quietly attempt of mobile menu concepts are taking Houston by storm. In west Houston, hit Long Point for Korean barbecue and of whiskeys. Housed in a historic building downtown, to outdo one another by perfecting their margarita From cupcakes at Frosted Betty to chicken and waffles Thai cuisine, stop in for dim sum at the Galleria-set Gigi’s Hearsay Gastro Lounge is helping lead the neighborhood’s recipes and offering nightly specials. at The Waffle Bus, crepes at Melange Creperie to mouth- Asian Bistro & Dumpling Bar or head to Washington after-dark resurgence as expert mixologists pair perfect watering burgers at Bernie’s Burger Bus, just about Avenue for tasty Vietnamese food at Les Givral’s Kahve. cocktails with fancy burgers, fresh fish and plates for NICE TO MEAT YOU anything your taste buds desire is being served out of sharing. For fabulous fare, there’s Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, food trucks, culinary carts or other restaurants on wheels. Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House and Pappas Bros. Catch ’em if you can! Steakhouse in the Galleria area. Inside the Loop, there’s A LA MODE Brenner’s on the Bayou and downtown’s Vic & Anthony’s. Summer is officially here and with the rapidly rising Good barbecue is a given at Goode Co., Pizzitola’s, Demeris 10 temperatures in Houston, what better way to cool off than Barbecue and Luling City Market. Supreme burgers are with a scoop of ice cream or a refreshing ice pop? We’ve best at The Burger Joint, Beck’s Prime, Christian’s Tailgate rounded up some of Houston’s top spots for frozen treats. and Lankford Grocery, which has been part of Houston Hank’s Ice Cream Parlor, a family run ice cream parlor since the 1930’s. near NRG Stadium founded by the late Hank Wiggins, has been selling handmade, old-fashioned ice cream for FIRST-CLASS DINING 20 years. Dolce Neve Gelato, which arrived in Houston Houston boasts some of the finest restaurants, high- March, serves gelato prepared the traditional way, free of caliber chefs and sommeliers in the country. Backstreet artificial ingredients and hydrogenated fats. If you’re in Cafe, Da Marco, Cafe Annie, and 51fifteen are among for a little adventure, head to Cloud 10 Creamery in Rice the most sought after, as is Greenway-set Tony’s, Village to sample of of pastry chef Chris Leung’s small- which serves up a mix of contemporary Italian and batch creations. progressive American fare to a well-heeled, fashion- forward clientele. For a classic, New Orleans-influenced experience, dine at the recently reopened Brennan’s of Houston. SOURCE: OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE TO HOUSTON SOURCE: OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE TO HOUSTON

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The nation’s fourth largest city is home to a Project Runway winner and more than a dozen distinctive shopping areas, with retail that runs the gamut from vintage to today’s hottest designers. RIVER OAKS SHOPPING CENTER HISTORIC HEIGHTS Built in 1927 and made over in 2007, River Oaks was the Surround yourself with the charm of Victorian houses and first “shopping center” in Houston and one of the first in quaint streets (19th Street, Yale and Studewood) while the country to cater to cars. The Art Deco-style spot offers shopping the eclectic fashion, furniture, art and gifts in fashion-forward boutiques and gift-ready retailers such as one of the most historic ’hoods in Houston. Score vintage 310 Rosemont, Bath Junkie, La Mode Lingerie, Luke’s Locker fashion at Retropolis and Buffalo Exchange, designer (for custom-fit sneakers), Starbucks and more than a dozen menswear at Harold’s,kitchen accoutrements at Penzey’s buzz-worthy restaurants. www.riveroaksshoppingcenter. Spices and furniture finds at Antiques on 19th and Historic com Heights Antiques. www.houstonheights.org UPTOWN PARK HIGHLAND VILLAGE Snag a space in front of your favorite hotspot and walk Drive into the palm tree-lined shopping center and take anywhere in this convenient arrangement of boutiques, advantage of complimentary valet service for a totally restaurants, spas, wine and sports bars. More than 50 shops different experience that’s a short drive from the Galleria. dot the chic shopping center, including Longoria Collection, There’s also James Avery, the Apple Store, Anthropologie, Lenny e Cia, High Gloss, M Penner, Crave Cupcakes (yum!), Lulu Lemon and J.Crew, as well as the popular Sprinkles Berripop, The Tasting Room and Baker Furniture. Cupcakes. www.shophighlandvillage.com www.uptownparkhouston.com RICE VILLAGE GALLERIA In this quaint cluster of shops and restaurants, a few blocks Multitaskers and shopaholics rejoice in the glory of the from the Rice University campus, expect the latest from Galleria and its 375-plus stores and grand ice rink, flanked local fashionistas Elaine Turner, a chic accessories designer, by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and and Project Runway winner Chloe Dao’s renowned Lot 8 Macy’s. Akin to the luxury designer names offered on Fifth boutique. Other tenants include Half-Price Books, Naked Avenue or Rodeo Drive, the sprawling mall also boasts Body + Bath, and staples like Victoria’s Secret, Chico’s and Tory Burch and Betsey Johnson boutiques, plus J. Crew, Banana Republic. www.ricevillageonline.com Charming Charlie and Aveda. www.galleriahouston.com DOWNTOWN PATRICK MAHOMES II Kansas City Quarterback At the center of the shopping district is Macy’s in the RIVER OAKS DISTRICT historical location of Houston’s oldest department store. Built in October of 2015, the 14-acre outdoor luxury Blocks away. The Shops at Houston Center houses a variety boutique shopping center located inside the Houston Loop of retailers — from Jos. A Banks Clothiers to Dress Barn — offers world-class high-fashion brands like Cartier, Dior, or at the nearby Houston Pavilions, find stores like Forever Hermès, and Tom Ford, street-side cafes, fine-dining, and 21, BCBG and Books-A-Million. entertainment venues. River Oaks District is a shopping and dining destination designed to be enjoyed by a UPPER KIRBY leisurely stroll and offers includes, garage and street-side This area, centered around the corner of Westheimer and parking. The iPic Theater is the ultimate pairing of movies, Kirby, has easy access to high profile names in retail, trendy with luxury seating, gourmet food, and delicious cocktails boutiques, and popular eateries. Step into famed Tootsies, for the film loving connoisseur. Shopping and dining at a well-edited department store with special pieces River Oaks District is designed to be a respite amidst the from local and international designers. Upper Kirby sits Houston metro providing a satisfying rejuvenation unlike amidst some of Houston’s most affluent and established anywhere in the city. www.riveroaksdistrict.com residential neighborhoods. www.upperkirbydistrict.org GET YOUR SELECT PRODUCTS TODAY AT SOURCE: OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE TO HOUSTON ADVOCARE.COM

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PMII_Brochure.indd 4 6/12/19 10:58 AM NIGHTLIFE NRG STADIUM CLEARNRG STADIUM BAG POLICY CLEAR BAG POLICY In an effortIn an toeffort enhance to enhance public safety, public NRG safety, Stadium NRG has Stadiummodified itshas security modified policy its by securitylimiting thepolicy size andby limiting style of bagsthe sizeallowed and in stylethe stadium. of bags allowed in the stadium. There’s never a dull moment when it comes to Houston’s nightlife scene. Whether you’re looking for high- energy dance clubs or Texas honk tonks, action-packed sports pubs or low-key wine bars, there’s something APPROVED BAGS NON-APPROVED BAGS for every taste. From laid-back lounges and quaint hideaways to hipster hangouts and see-to-be-seen clubs, H-Town has it all. Read on for our go-to guide to Houston’s hottest ‘hoods.

DOWNTOWN drag queens provide theater on the streets, while a Houston’s central business district is booming, and smattering of hipsters flock to lounges, such as Anvil the after-work energy spills into adjacent Midtown. for signature sips made with fresh ingredients and TINTED BACKPACK BINOCULARS CASE CAMERA CASE CLEAR BACKPACK PLASTIC BAG Downtown, scenesters swivel on cowhide stools at homemade liquors. Want to lay low? Head for Poison Hotel Icon’s Line & Lariat. Raise money for charity Girl, where cheap drinks, pinball machines and amateur every time you buy a drink at the OKRA Charity Saloon. poetry readings draw the laid-back crowd. Mainstays

Nearby, La Carafe offers romance in its historic locale, such as Montrose Mining Company and Meteor offer 12” X 6” X 12” while energetic crowds swarm GreenStreet for nights colorful scenes. At the latter, hot boys shake it in CLEAR PLASTIC BAG PRINTED PATTERN SEAT CUSHION at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar, House of Blues and Lucky shower stalls set on the dance floor. PLASTIC BAG FANNY PACK WITH POCKET Strike Lanes. WASHINGTON AVENUE MIDTOWN A glittering, fresh-faced crowd swarms this eclectic In Midtown, party people flock to packed night clubs mix of laid-back lounges, honky-tonk bars and see- like Clè and popular bars like 3rd Floor, Gaslamp, Little and-be-seen clubs. With scarce parking, The Wave PURSE 1-GALLON PLASTIC CLUTCH WITH CLUTCH WITH OVERSIZED FREEZER BAG SHOULDER STRAP WRIST STRAP MESH BAG Woodrow’s, The Dogwood and Shot Bar Houston. shuttle service transports a well-heeled crowd from TOTE BAG DIAPER BAG (NO LARGER THAN 4.5” X 6.5”) Midtowners also flock to Howl at the Moon for piano pre-game cocktails at Soma Sushi to the velvet ropes shows from all genres of music and 13 Celsius for marking slick, dance-driven nightclubs like Ei8ht or wallet-friendly wines. Roosevelt. Classic spots like Canyon Creek and Max’s Wine Dive remain popular, as do newcomers like the To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry into stadiums, Lone Star Sports & Entertainment (“LSSE”) has implemented a policy this year that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought RICE VILLAGE AND WEST UNIVERSITY east end-set Liberty Station and organic-focused into stadiums. Laid-back bars and quaint hideaways nestle among Sugarcane bar. the city’s tony residential areas. West Ave, at the LSSE strongly encourages fans to not bring any type of bags, but those outlined here. Fans will be able to carry the intersection of Kirby and Westheimer, is building a WHEN IN TEXAS... TOP MARGARITAS IN HOUSTON following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue reputation as a place to see and be seen with hot spots 1. Anvil Bar & Refuge | Known for its artfully prepared lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium: like Cru Wine Bar. Close by is The Owl Bar, a popular libations made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. place to go both during the day and night. Rice Village - 2. Anejo’s | This “Elevated Tex-Mex” restaurant’s • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.” -or- the walkable retail strip named for the university - fills margaritas are handcrafted with fresh-squeezed lime, local raw honey and 100% agave tequila. • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) nightly with a fresh-faced crowd along Morningside Drive, where a series of pubs (Little Woodrow’s, The 3. Berryhill Baja Grill | The original silver frozen • Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium Volcano, and The Ginger Man) offer nightly specials margarita has been named one of the best in the city with one of the clear plastic bags by The Daily Meal. and a casual atmosphere. 4. Churrascos | Spice things up with a Habanero • An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this margarita, served straight up! MONTROSE purpose. 5. El Big Bad | This downtown Mexican eatery is known The scene along Westheimer Curve defines the edgy, Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny gay-friendly Montrose neighborhood. Club kings and for its wide selection of tequilas. Sip the cucumber mint or blueberry jalapeno cilantro with a great view packs, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions*, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag of Houston. larger than the permissible size.

SOURCE: OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE TO HOUSTON Fans will continue to be able to enjoy their tailgate activities in the parking lots and to do so with greater safety and the knowledge that their entry into the stadium will be smoother and faster. They also will continue to be able to carry items allowed into the stadium, such as binoculars, cameras, and smart phones

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