Location: Houston
Top Things to do in Houston
The 10 Best Hiking Trails in Houston, Texas (TX)
Houston hums with an energy and independent spirit all its own. A leading cultural and culinary destination in the South, the city is home to over 11,000 restaurants featuring cuisine from more than 70 countries. The thriving arts scene includes resident opera, ballet, symphony and theater companies. The Museum District houses 19 museums, all within walking distance. Be sure to visit Space Center Houston, where you can visit NASA’s Historic Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center.
Restaurants in Houston
1. Eleanor Tinsley Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By houstontravelingfool - Houston, United States
What a lovely park to walk through while being quarantined during the pandemic. Was packed on the weekends so we went back during the week and it was fairly empty so we felt very comfortable walking around. The views of downtown Houston were beautiful. They had a wonderful sand pit for volleyball, bikes you could rent, lovely artwork spread throughout the property and a wonderful walking path along Buffalo Bayou. All in all, a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors.
2. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
A 155-acre nature sanctuary 4 miles west of downtown. Five miles of walking trails through forest, meadow, and pond habitats offer opportunities to see frogs, turtles, and other wildlife. The Nature Center houses a Nature Shop, restrooms, and Discovery Room which includes aquariums, microscopes, and interactive exhibits like the 15 ft. model "Learning Tree". Grounds: Open Daily 7 am to dusk; Building: Open Daily 9 am - 5 pm, except major holidays. Discovery Room: Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm. Admission free; donations appreciated.
Reviewed By pglejm - Santa Cruz, United States
What a find very close to a very busy vibrant city that is sure to offer you a stressful experience. Parking is cheap...$1.35 per hour. If you’re a member of the Arboretum, parking is free but know your code. Building and rehab efforts are still taking place. Some walking amongst the various paths will give you a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of the city.
3. Terry Hershey Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By volcanogirl - Texas, United States
We love this beautiful park that meanders for miles along Buffalo Bayou on the west side. It has several entrances and extends from the Beltway 8 area out to the dam at Highway 6. Parts of it are heavily wooded and other parts have large open meadows. The paved pathways are really nice for walking, running, and biking. There are beautiful wooden bridges and a chance to see herons, egrets, and rabbits. Close to Eldridge there's a pretty gazebo, a playground, restrooms, and a large sun dial that will tell the time. There's even a local bat colony. We like that it never seems crowded, and the location is great for those in the Energy Corridor. You can really get away from the city here and get back to nature.
4. Arthur Storey Park
5. Bray's Bayou Trail
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
Thirteen-mile trail towards the southwestern part of Houston perfect for long-distance running.
6. George Bush Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By dianebQ5995ZE - Katy, United States
I just started biking and was looking for a relatively flat trail without a lot of walkers and car traffic. This is the place! We park at the soccer fields off Westheimer and bike the 18 miles to the dam that is being worked on currently-around Highway 6. Very small stretch on a street that has limited traffic otherwise nice paved bike trail.
7. White Oak Bayou Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
8. 100 Acre Wood Preserve
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
9. Faulkey Gully Hike and Bike Trail
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Mason Park
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