I don’t know about the rest of you but I am dreaming of fall and cooler temps, which means it’s time to start thinking about the best Houston hiking trails and nature walks. Houston may be a big city, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of places to enjoy nature. Houston is home to …
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The Rosenberg Railroad Museum is a charming museum in, as the name would indicate, Rosenberg, Texas. The museum consists of a small indoor exhibit, an outdoor model train track, a vintage train, a train tower, and a children’s play area. I’d recommend this museum to families with young children, or children who particularly enjoy trains. …
The oppressive summer heat in Houston has many people exploring ways to cool off. Jumping into the water at one of the numerous Houston area swimming holes is one option, but kayaking in Houston is another. If you love kayaking, you’ll be happy to know that there are more than a few places to go …
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George Bush Park is a 7,800 acre park in west Houston. It features plenty of jogging trails, as well as a paved biking trail. Many of the trails run alongside Buffalo Bayou. The park also hosts two soccer fields, six baseball fields, and a playground. There is a dog park, a boardwalk overlooking Buffalo Bayou, …
Lake Houston Wilderness Park is an expansive city park just north of Houston. It’s the only city park that allows overnight camping. Entering Lake Houston Wilderness Park, you’d be hard pressed to remember that you just left Houston city limits not far behind. Spanning over 4,700 acres, the park offers miles of trails, as well …
Part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens is a history lover’s paradise right here in Houston. The 14-acre property is the former home of Ima Hogg, a Houston philanthropist who lived from 1882 to 1975. Now, visitors can view a collection of early American decorative art, paintings, and …
This hidden gem of a museum is located right here in Houston. The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is a treasure trove of aviation history, complete with actual 1940’s era aircraft. The museum consists of the old air terminal, an art deco structure that served passengers from 1940 to 1955, and a hangar built in 1928. …
Tom Bass Regional Park is a Houston-area park with typical park amenities – with one upgrade. In addition to the regular playground, the park is home to a large obstacle course for kids! Kids can have fun timing themselves on the obstacle course, using the large clock at the edge of the course. For the …