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Address: 1800 Allen Pkwy, Allen Pkwy West from Downtown, Houston, TX 77019
A 124-acre greenway that stretches from Downtown to the River Oaks neighborhood, Buffalo Bayou offers great views of the city skyline. Within the park, paved trails welcome runners and bikers, and a disc golf course, boat launch, and children's playground draw visitors as well. Eleanor Tinsley Park rests within Buffalo Bayou Park (in the section...
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Address: 1 Hermann Circle Dr, Museum of Natural Science, Houston, TX 77030-1749
There's something mesmerizing about sitting in a darkened planetarium, gazing at the domed ceiling, and watching the spectacle unfold above you. Burke Baker grants just such an experience, courtesy of feature presentations that riff on space travel and exploration, the history of the moon, the evolution of our own planet, constellations, and the...
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Address: 19008 Saums Rd, Houston, TX 77084-4831
Not to be confused with Cullen Sculpture Gardens at the Museum of Fine Arts, Cullen Park – at 10,500 acres – is one of the nation's largest municipal parks. It's a prime destination for folks interested in outdoor pursuits, and at any given time, you'll find bikers, runners, and skaters getting in some physical activity alongside recreational...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Houston Attractions & Activities
Address: Hermann Dr at Fannin & Montrose, Houston, TX 77030
Centrally located, Hermann Park boasts lots of attractions, including the zoo, an outdoor theater, a Japanese garden and a golf course. Visitors can enjoy a picnic under the pines, ride the miniature train, rent paddle boats, or simply stroll about and enjoy the scenery. Plus, Houston Museum of Natural Science is within walking distance, as is the...
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
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Address: 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024
Adjacent to Memorial Park, the arboretum encompasses 155 acres of natural forest inside Loop 610 and showcases more than 450 native plants. It's a source of recreation for residents and a preserve for local wildlife, wisely protected by the city. Trails wind five miles through the parcel of land, inviting folks to immerse themselves in the natural...
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Category: Parks & Attractions - Houston Attractions & Activities
Address: 20634 Kenswick, Humble, TX 77338-2003
This 275-acre park wraps around portions of Cypress and Spring Creeks and seeks to preserve the terrain as it existed in the days of Native Americans and early settlers. The park includes forest, beach, bog, and meadow ecosystems, and specimens of Gulf coast cypress and scrub brush represent southeast Texas in the wild. The park offers guided...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Houston Attractions & Activities
Address: 501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002
Helping to revitalize the eastern part of downtown Houston, this engaging ballfield premiered in 2000 and has proven to be a fan favorite. The home of Astros baseball was constructed on parking lots near the old train station and even incorporates part of Union Station in its design. The intimate venue boasts a spectacular, retractable roof that...
Port of Houston and Ship Channel
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Address: 7300 block of Clinton Dr, Houston, TX 77020-7595
One of the nation's busiest commercial ports, this area sees tons of traffic each day. Within its turning basin, tankers and other large ships shift position before heading back to the Gulf. For folks who want to check out the maritime activity, the Loop 610 bridge over the Ship Channel provides spectacular nighttime viewing of the oil refineries...
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Address: 1 Monument Cir, La Porte, TX 77571-9744
This state historical park commemorates the place where Texas gained independence from Mexico in 1836 when Gen. Sam Houston defeated Gen. Santa Ana. The memorial column that distinguishes the site stands 15 feet taller than the Washington Monument and is crowned by an enormous star; a museum can also be found in the monument's base. At the top of...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Houston Attractions & Activities
Address: 400 Rusk St, Houston, TX 77002
Created to commemorate the first moon landing, this downtown park takes its name from the Sea of Tranquility, where Neil Armstrong landed on July 20, 1969. Aspects of the mission are reflected in the park, whose sculpted terrain was designed to mimic the lunar terrain and whose dazzling fountain features stainless steel cylinders intended to...
