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TEXAS TWO-STEP YOUR WAY THROUGH

BARRETT-JACKSON’S NEW HOST CITY

HELLO

HOUSTON!

Welcome to Texas, Barrett-Jackson fans! We’re excited to be

coming to the Lone Star State and know you will be, too. There’s
much to do and see within easy reach of our new home away from
home at NRG Center, so we thought we’d provide you with a quick
“lay of the land” to get you started.

Once you get settled in your hotel (check out our hotel global luxury brands comprises 252,000 square feet of
guide on page 12), of course head over to the auction retail space with shops that include Dolce & Gabbana,
site and check out all that’s offered there. But don’t miss Hermès and Cartier, many restaurants (including the
the chance to explore around the area, whether you’re in acclaimed Steak 48 – see “Dining”), sidewalk cafes and
the mood for a bit of shopping, dining or dancing the an iPic movie theater.
night away. If you’re looking for places to satisfy your inner cowboy,

SHOPPING the area has that too! Within a 20-minute drive or less
The fourth-largest city in the nation, Houston is arguably you’ll find The Hat Store, renowned for its collection of
the style capital of the South. It’s home to a Project Runway Western hats with a customer list that includes both Bush
winner and more than a dozen distinct shopping areas, presidents, Leon Russell, Shaquille O’Neal and the ZZ Top
with retail options that include everything from vintage crew; King Ranch Saddle Shop, a stunning mercantile
to high-end designer. And less than a 20-minute-drive offering everything from furnishings to luggage, clothing
from NRG Center are two of the city’s finest shopping to jewelry and great Texas-themed gifts; Lucchese, a go-to
destinations. place for top-notch Western boots, shoes and accessories;
and Dos Carolinas for the ultimate bespoke guayabera
THE GALLERIA: Featuring 375-plus stores and a grand indoor ice
rink, this venue’s anchor stores are Neiman Marcus, Saks – the casual/dress shirt inspired by the folk traditions
Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Macy’s. Akin to New York’s of the Yucatan and Cuba. A little further afield, about
Fifth Avenue or Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills – with shops 30 minutes away, is Cavendar’s Boot City, with all the
like Louis Vuitton, Montblanc, Chanel, Gucci and Versace cowboy stuff you can imagine.
– the sprawling destination (shown lower right) also has DINING
hip designer boutiques and some great dining options, Houston is known as an outstanding food city, where
including Nobu Houston (see “Dining”). you’ll find high-end sophisticated restaurants, the perfect
date night dining, the ideal celebration spot, remarkable
RIVER OAKS DISTRICT: This outdoor shopping complex of
neighborhood establishments and many other jewels

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