Pierce Junction
in Harris County of Texas, United States
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William P Hobby Airport (7 mi) - George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (22 mi)
- Scholes International At Galveston Airport (43 mi)
- Beaumont Municipal Airport (76 mi)
- Southeast Texas Regional Airport (85 mi)
- Easterwood Field (86 mi)
- Victoria Regional Airport (108 mi)
- Lake Charles Regional Airport (134 mi)
- Austin Bergstrom International Airport (141 mi)
- Corpus Christi International Airport (183 mi)
- Wildcat Golf Club (Golf course, 2 mi)
- Jersey Meadow Golf Club (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Classic 3 Golf Course (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Clear Creek Golf Course (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Hearthstone Country Club (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Hermann Park Golf Course (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Heron Lakes Golf Club (Golf course, 6 mi)
- River Oaks Country Club (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Gus Wortham Park Golf Club (Golf course, 7 mi)
- Brae Burn Country Club (Golf course, 8 mi)
- Bal Harbour Marina (marina, (21 mi)
- El Lago Marina (marina, (22 mi)
- Marina del Sol (marina, (22 mi)
- Nassau Bay Hilton Marina (marina, (21 mi)
- Nassau Bay Yacht Club Marina (marina, (21 mi)
- Parkside Marina (marina, (21 mi)
- South Shore Harbour Marina (marina, (22 mi)
- The Landing Marina (marina, (22 mi)
- Houston Zoo (zoo, (3 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 29.671 and -95.396 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 29° 40' 13" and W -95° 23' 46"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 01:00 AM (Tuesday)
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:24 am and 8:11 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-20 08:01:38
Delve into Pierce Junction
Pierce Junction in Harris County (Texas) is located in United States about 1,223 mi (or 1,968 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Pierce Junction is now 01:00 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Pierce Junction, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is William P Hobby Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 9 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Houston, Richmond, Angleton, Conroe and Galveston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 34°C / 93 °F
| Morning Temperature | 24°C / 76 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 30°C / 86 °F |
| Night Temperature | 26°C / 79 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 48% |
| Air Pressure | 1010 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 56% of sky |
| General Conditions | Broken clouds |
Tuesday, 21st of May 2024
32°C (90 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024
31°C (88 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Thursday, 23rd of May 2024
33°C (92 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Crowne Plaza HOUSTON NEAR RELIANT - MEDICAL
LA QUINTA INN MEDICAL RELIANT CENTER
Holiday Inn HOUSTON S - NRG AREA - MED CTR
WYNDHAM HOUSTON - MEDICAL CENT
Hampton Inn - Suites Houston-Medical Ctr-Reliant Park
SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park
Courtyard Houston Medical Center
Moody Manor Houston Medical Center
Candlewood Suites HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER
CareFree Inn at Medical Center
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Reliant Astrodome
Reliant Astrodome, also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, is the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas, USA. The stadium is part of the Reliant Park complex. It opened in 1965 as Harris County Domed Stadium and was nicknamed the "Eighth Wonder of the World".
Reliant Park
Reliant Park (formerly the Astrodomain) is a complex in Houston, Texas, USA, named after the energy company Reliant Energy. It is located on Kirby Drive at the 610 Loop. This complex of buildings encompasses 350 acres of land and consists of five venues: Carruth Plaza, Reliant Stadium, Reliant Center, Reliant Arena and Reliant Astrodome.
Six Flags AstroWorld
AstroWorld was a seasonally operated theme park located on approximately 57 acres of land (later expanded to over 75 acres) between Kirby Drive and Fannin Avenue, directly south of Loop 610 in Houston, Texas, USA. Opening on June 1, 1968, AstroWorld was originally developed and constructed as part of the Astrodomain, the brainchild of local philanthropist and former Houston mayor Judge Roy Hofheinz, who intended it to complement The Astrodome.
Reliant Arena
The Reliant Arena, formerly the "Astroarena", is a 350,000 square feet (33,000 m²) sports center in Reliant Park, in Houston, Texas, USA. It is one of the state's major arenas and convention centers. Reliant became the home of the Women's National Basketball Association's Houston Comets for what proved to be their final season. The team folded after failing to secure new ownership.
Texas Cyclone
The Texas Cyclone was a wooden roller coaster at the defunct Six Flags Astroworld in Houston, Texas, and was known for its airtime, speed, and feeling of being out of control. It was 93 feet tall, had 3,180 feet of track, and the ride lasted for two minutes and fifteen seconds. It was opened in 1976, after a failed attempt by Astroworld to buy the original Coney Island Cyclone.
Reliant Center
Reliant Center is a convention center in Houston, Texas, United States. It is part of the Reliant Park complex that was constructed around the Astrodome and Reliant Stadium. Reliant Center hosts various events year-round, including portions of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, who maintains its offices on the second floor of the building. The grand opening of the facility was on April 12, 2002, with the Houston Auto Show. Hermes Reed Architects was the architect for the facility.
XLR-8
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Reliant Park (METRORail station)
Reliant Park is an island platformed METRORail light rail station in Houston, Texas, United States. The station was opened on January 1, 2004, and is operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO). The station is located at the intersection of Fannin Street and Holly Hall Street, next to Reliant Park. This station is decorated with various photographs from The Astrodome's history including the Rodeo, the Houston Astros and an Elvis concert.
Fannin South (METRORail station)
Fannin South is an island platformed METRORail light rail station in Houston, Texas, United States. The station was opened on January 1, 2004, and is operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO). Serving as the southern terminus of the Red Line, this is located at the intersection of Fannin Street and West Bellfort Avenue, and is co-located with the Fannin South Park & Ride facility, which is located close to Interstate 610.
Grand Prix of Houston
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Viper (Six Flags AstroWorld)
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Carruth Plaza
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