Location: Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
Top Things to do in Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
What to do and see in Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, Texas (TX): The Best Things to do
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.
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1. Glenwood Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 216 reviews
Includes the grave of Howard Hughes
Reviewed By T4991UDrachelh
I did not expect such a beautiful and serene cemetery in the middle of Houston. We parked and walked around for about an hour. My 4-year-old really enjoyed looking at all of the mausoleums and angel statues. We enjoyed reading the historical plaques that are scattered throughout the cemetery. There are excellent views of downtown and the large trees provide great shade.
2. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 447 reviews
Bayou Bend is the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's house museum for American decorative arts and paintings. Displayed in the former home of Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg (1882-1975), the collection is one of the finest showcases of American furnishings, silver, ceramics, and paintings in the world. The house is situated on 14 acres of organically maintained gardens in Houston's historic River Oaks neighborhood.
Reviewed By larryd1941
Comparing the Bayou Bend American furniture rooms to DuPont's Winterthur Museum is unfair, as they both have excellent collections of American furnihings but Bayou Bend has a less comprehensive view of 18th and 19th century furnishings than Winterthur. It is still high on my list of National "must see" Museums. Its grounds are enchanting and the Museum feels more like a visit to a wealthy friend's home (a la Marjorie Merriweather Post's Hillwood in Washington, DC) than to a major Museum of American furniture (Winterthur in Delaware)
3. The Chapel of St. Basil
4. Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 361 reviews
Popular among bikers, hikers, roller bladers, ball players and spoiled dogs (on leashes, please!).
Reviewed By 962adid - Houston, United States
I have been jogging at memorial park for over 30 years. This park stands out for its location and jogging track. It also includes a bike track that crosses the park towards downtown alongside the bayou. I truly recommend it and assure you a pleasant and fun times with the friendliest joggers and bikers in Houston.
5. 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.
6. Police Officer's Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
7. Art Car Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 195 reviews
The Art Car Museum is a private institution dedicated to contemporary art. It is an exhibition forum for local, national, and international artists with an emphasis on art cars, other fine arts and artists that are rarely, if ever, acknowledged by other cultural institutions. The museum's goal is to encourage the public's awareness of the cultural, political, economic and personal dimensions of art.
Reviewed By DeeBTX - Houston, United States
This free museum is a worthy stop when in the downtown area. There is a rotating group of cars on display, all uniquely and outlandishly decorated. The creativity and detail is truly special and you can get up close to see the cars, which gives you a much different experience than if you only see the cars passing in the annual Art Car Parade. It’s not usually crowded and is suitable for all ages. Its a small space and not a large time commitment either. A great place to stop if you’re looking for something different.
8. Beer Can House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 280 reviews
The Beer Can House is literally a house covered in flattened beer cans, and landscaped with marbles and rock inlaid in concrete. You can tour the house and learn about the ongoing restoration project.
Reviewed By MutantMiscreant - Houston, United States
Many years ago, when I was a young man, new to Houston, as I spent part of a Saturday wandering around aimlessly on my bicycle, I encountered this oddity at 222 Malone Street. An odd-looking old guy with rather long white hair and a beard to match was standing in the driveway. Putting my life on the line, I stopped and asked this odd old codger if he had actually drank all the beer in the thousands that now adorned his modest home. Smiling wryly, he said, “Yes, most of them.” Despite his rather scary appearance, he allowed me to wander around the outside of his home. I can only assume that either his homeowner’s association had ceased to be viable or else the deed restrictions simply failed to prohibit encasing your home in old beer cans. The old man was John Milkovisch. I only met him one other time, again in front of his eye-sore of a house. I was about to leave when Mr. Milkovisch’s wife came out the back door and also struck up a conversation. A demure, grandmotherly type, Mrs. Milkovisch was totally unlike her bearded wild-man husband. Seeing that I was traveling around on a bicycle she invited me in for a cold drink (water or lemonade - not beer). I remember commenting that I was surprised the inside of their home looked so normal (think the inside of Sheriff Andy Taylor’s home in the Andy Griffith Show) considering that the exterior was, to put it charitably, somewhat unique. Mrs. Milkovisch said “I let John do whatever he wants to the outside of the house, but he’s not allowed to do anything to the inside.” I met Mr. & Mrs. Milkovisch in the early 1980s. I don’t know when they left us, but the beer can house remains a wonderful eye-sore in an inner city neighborhood that is gentrifying all around it.
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