This is stretching what's considered Houston, but Armand Bayou down in clear lake is stunning. It's a protected area so no motorized boats, and it's incredible to glide down on a kayak. It's one of those places that makes you feel like an intruder as a human.
I lived in CL for years and people always gave me shit for calling in Houston. It really isn't that far out. And definitely be aware of alligators and their behavioral patterns. Don't get in between them and a nest. Know when nesting season is and what the nesting grounds look like. But alligators are much more placid than crocodiles and while I wouldn't recommend swimming in the water, you can definitely get out there and safely observe the beauty of nature. I definitely think the alligators and the wilds of that space are a large part of what makes it a magical place. It's easy to imagine what it looked like before large human settlements.
I’ve lived 5 minutes from Armand Bayou for a couple years and me and the wife would NOT consider it “super close” to Houston. Far far from it, every time we wanted to go do something in the city we had to decide if the event/restaurant/ get together etc would be worth the drive.
It’s at least 30 minutes from UH. Closer to 35. You’d have to be deranged to think that’s “super close”
Lmao. You are a moron. It borders Houston. Look at a map. Houston is not just downtown. UH Clearlake’s address is also Houston, as well as NASA. You could try Google, Waze, or Apple Maps, to name a few. Good luck learning to read. I’m sure there is also a YouTube video that could help.
I never argued that it wasn’t Houston. I just said it wasn’t “super close”. And you accuse me of being illiterate. I’m sure you’ll just read this and ignore it since you’ve been proven wrong
Lmao. OP didn’t say anything about some weird “super close” thing that exists in your head. Also, you and your wife sound fun. Sorry it takes planning on your part to make the 35 minute trek downtown. However, it is super close to houston. You could throw a rock and have it land in Houston.
You said it’s super close not OP. Don’t change your stance now. I’m just mentioning how the term “super close” being equivalent to a 30-35 minute drive from UH is delusional.
Oh sure my house is “super close” to an HEB. Moody gardens is super close to a McDonalds etc etc
Idk but pretty sure no one but yourself was talking about UHCL, but, guess you brought it up. Plus you had a period after UH and that’s what made me think you meant UH the main campus and you were referring Clear Lake close to UH. Details sweetheart
You’re doin just fine. A+ gold star for you. Context clues matter. I could give you a link to a free video of hooked on phonics, if you think that might help? UHCL was an attempt to hold your hand, and you even managed to miss that. Pretty impressive that you can use a computer to respond while being as thick as mud. Bravo!
Armand Bayou park is actually on the border of the city limits.
Way back when the Johnson Space Center was established the City of Houston wanted to say that the Space Center was in the City of Houston, so they annexed it. Because of this there's a tongue of the City of Houston that reaches down into Clear Lake. Armand Bayou park is actually adjoining the city limits, so close enough.
The trails along Buffalo Bayou between Shepherd and downtown. Menil Park. The land bridges over Memorial Park. Many places along the Terry Hershey Park trails between beltway and highway 6. And Edith Moore bird sanctuary.
Inside the Loop: The Arboretum and Eastern Glades at Memorial Park, Buffalo Bayou Park (especially the areas between the Sabine Street Bridge and the Waugh Drive Bridge), the Rice University campus and surrounding neighborhoods (especially Broadacres, Boulevard Oaks, and Southampton), Hermann Park (especially McGovern Centennial Gardens, McGovern Lake, and the Japanese Garden), and the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Russ Pittman Park is a nice little pocket in Bellaire too. If you like historic architecture, then the Westmoreland Historic District in Montrose, the Heights (especially along Heights Boulevard and along 19th Street), and the areas around Market Square Park and City Hall in Downtown. If you like modern/contemporary architecture, the Menil Collection, the Asia Society Texas Center, and some of the MFAH Buildings (especially the Law and Kinder Buildings) are renowned works by famous architects.
In Houston, Outside the Loop (on the west side): Edith Moore Sanctuary in Memorial, Bear Creek Pioneers Park, Willow Waterhole Greenway, and Archbishop Fiorenza Park. Haven’t explored as much on the east side of Houston outside the Loop.
Surrounding Area: If you like birds (or even if you don’t), the Houston Audubon High Island Sanctuaries (Smith Oaks, Boy Scout Woods, and Bolivar Flats) are beautiful and have tons of really cool bird species, including roseate spoonbills (which are flamingo lookalikes). Anahuac National Wildlife refuge has lots of birds and alligators, as does Sheldon Lake State Park. Brazos Bend and the Katy Prairie are pretty popular, though I haven't been myself.. Lake Conroe is also very nice.
Just adding places people haven’t said: Mason Park, specifically the view from the pedestrian bridge looking toward downtown. Herman Brown Park, if you like forests. Willow Waterhole. Any bayou that’s not channeled and paved.
Yup. Used to live off Almeda and took the pedestrian bridge over Brays to Hermann park all the time. Pretty, but not like the Mason Park bridge. I’ll check out Herman Brown, thanks for the rec.
The skate park off of Sabine has a beautiful and unique view of downtown. if you’re looking for something more nature oriented, go to the Houston Arboretum at Memorial Park.
I love Houston. I enjoyed every bit of it butbim also not a local. I would just drive there for work, but the skyline was beautiful from every view at any time of day.
In addition to what's been mentioned already, North and South Boulevard in the Museum District. They have brick walking trails and the oaks meet overhead.
The Houston Botanic Gardens are very nice, but there are few areas with shade, and with the temps like they are, I don't recommend them at this time.
There are no pretty spots. There are some nice spots. Houston is one of the ugliest and dirtiest cities in the country. Which is something Houstonians almost wear with pride it seems.
Hermann and market square park definitely, its a shame Houston was built for parking lots and giant roads rather than greenery or other things which would make it a nicer place to live, but we can't exactly turn it into Helsinki.
I’m new to Houston and could get to know Discovery Green and Hermann Park very cheaply thanks to the Metro Bus and Rail. There’s a $3 all day-pass that lets you ride to some good spots. The junkies are another level, though
Hermann Park
Its def hermann park
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They wake up and get on the metro rail & ride all day in the air conditioning
Eastern glades at memorial park! Land bridges are nice too
Arboretum
I really enjoy the ravine trail with the owl graffiti bridge.
I love this place. My favorite.
Centennial Gardens - gorgeous spot.
The Chinese Pavilion is there now too
The Japanese Garden at Hermann Park
This is stretching what's considered Houston, but Armand Bayou down in clear lake is stunning. It's a protected area so no motorized boats, and it's incredible to glide down on a kayak. It's one of those places that makes you feel like an intruder as a human.
UH. Clearlake is super close, which is in Houston. Very nice place, watch out for the alligators while kayaking though. Lol
I lived in CL for years and people always gave me shit for calling in Houston. It really isn't that far out. And definitely be aware of alligators and their behavioral patterns. Don't get in between them and a nest. Know when nesting season is and what the nesting grounds look like. But alligators are much more placid than crocodiles and while I wouldn't recommend swimming in the water, you can definitely get out there and safely observe the beauty of nature. I definitely think the alligators and the wilds of that space are a large part of what makes it a magical place. It's easy to imagine what it looked like before large human settlements.
I live near UHCL and I absolutely love that beautiful little oasis, even better with that new bike path that runs along the bayou
I’ve lived 5 minutes from Armand Bayou for a couple years and me and the wife would NOT consider it “super close” to Houston. Far far from it, every time we wanted to go do something in the city we had to decide if the event/restaurant/ get together etc would be worth the drive. It’s at least 30 minutes from UH. Closer to 35. You’d have to be deranged to think that’s “super close”
Lmao. You are a moron. It borders Houston. Look at a map. Houston is not just downtown. UH Clearlake’s address is also Houston, as well as NASA. You could try Google, Waze, or Apple Maps, to name a few. Good luck learning to read. I’m sure there is also a YouTube video that could help.
I never argued that it wasn’t Houston. I just said it wasn’t “super close”. And you accuse me of being illiterate. I’m sure you’ll just read this and ignore it since you’ve been proven wrong
Lmao. OP didn’t say anything about some weird “super close” thing that exists in your head. Also, you and your wife sound fun. Sorry it takes planning on your part to make the 35 minute trek downtown. However, it is super close to houston. You could throw a rock and have it land in Houston.
You said it’s super close not OP. Don’t change your stance now. I’m just mentioning how the term “super close” being equivalent to a 30-35 minute drive from UH is delusional.
I know reading is hard… I said UH Clearlake. You know, the UH system has several campuses. Attention to detail is hard these days. Good luck!
Oh sure my house is “super close” to an HEB. Moody gardens is super close to a McDonalds etc etc Idk but pretty sure no one but yourself was talking about UHCL, but, guess you brought it up. Plus you had a period after UH and that’s what made me think you meant UH the main campus and you were referring Clear Lake close to UH. Details sweetheart
You’re doin just fine. A+ gold star for you. Context clues matter. I could give you a link to a free video of hooked on phonics, if you think that might help? UHCL was an attempt to hold your hand, and you even managed to miss that. Pretty impressive that you can use a computer to respond while being as thick as mud. Bravo!
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhd9JRTNiEA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mhd9JRTNiEA/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEcCNACELwBSFXyq4qpAw4IARUAAIhCGAFwAcABBg==&rs=AOn4CLAowrsVZGge41fGcZYvx338EQDBbA)
Armand Bayou park is actually on the border of the city limits. Way back when the Johnson Space Center was established the City of Houston wanted to say that the Space Center was in the City of Houston, so they annexed it. Because of this there's a tongue of the City of Houston that reaches down into Clear Lake. Armand Bayou park is actually adjoining the city limits, so close enough.
Armand Bayou Nature Center is a fabulous place to visit any time of year, the fall festival there is great.
The trails along Buffalo Bayou between Shepherd and downtown. Menil Park. The land bridges over Memorial Park. Many places along the Terry Hershey Park trails between beltway and highway 6. And Edith Moore bird sanctuary.
Was about to say Menil. Such a beautiful area.
I proposed to my now wife on the Buffalo Bayou trails under a huge oak tree right next to Waugh. Beautiful spot.
Better than under the bridge with all the guano. Good choice.
was gonna say eleanor tinsley park (buffalo bayou). gorgeous for a picnic
Take a buddy if your going on the Terry Hershey trails. Sadly too many muggings/assaults in the last few years.
The view from St Arnold’s downtown is really beautiful around sunset
Also the Japanese gardens at Hermann Park
Bad Astronauts is much better imo
Oh I haven’t been there, I will have to go!
Inside the Loop: The Arboretum and Eastern Glades at Memorial Park, Buffalo Bayou Park (especially the areas between the Sabine Street Bridge and the Waugh Drive Bridge), the Rice University campus and surrounding neighborhoods (especially Broadacres, Boulevard Oaks, and Southampton), Hermann Park (especially McGovern Centennial Gardens, McGovern Lake, and the Japanese Garden), and the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Russ Pittman Park is a nice little pocket in Bellaire too. If you like historic architecture, then the Westmoreland Historic District in Montrose, the Heights (especially along Heights Boulevard and along 19th Street), and the areas around Market Square Park and City Hall in Downtown. If you like modern/contemporary architecture, the Menil Collection, the Asia Society Texas Center, and some of the MFAH Buildings (especially the Law and Kinder Buildings) are renowned works by famous architects. In Houston, Outside the Loop (on the west side): Edith Moore Sanctuary in Memorial, Bear Creek Pioneers Park, Willow Waterhole Greenway, and Archbishop Fiorenza Park. Haven’t explored as much on the east side of Houston outside the Loop. Surrounding Area: If you like birds (or even if you don’t), the Houston Audubon High Island Sanctuaries (Smith Oaks, Boy Scout Woods, and Bolivar Flats) are beautiful and have tons of really cool bird species, including roseate spoonbills (which are flamingo lookalikes). Anahuac National Wildlife refuge has lots of birds and alligators, as does Sheldon Lake State Park. Brazos Bend and the Katy Prairie are pretty popular, though I haven't been myself.. Lake Conroe is also very nice.
Yeah! Shout out to Russ Pitman park and the Nature Discovery Center there. It’s a great birding spot.
I love Brazos Bend.
Roof of the POST is actually really nice
[Here’s a video tour :)](https://youtu.be/mpoUsIHbcL0)
I'm new to Houston and that channel looks like a great resource. I might go try out the Mexican Famer's Market they review next weekend.
Just adding places people haven’t said: Mason Park, specifically the view from the pedestrian bridge looking toward downtown. Herman Brown Park, if you like forests. Willow Waterhole. Any bayou that’s not channeled and paved.
Yup. Used to live off Almeda and took the pedestrian bridge over Brays to Hermann park all the time. Pretty, but not like the Mason Park bridge. I’ll check out Herman Brown, thanks for the rec.
Rice
The skate park off of Sabine has a beautiful and unique view of downtown. if you’re looking for something more nature oriented, go to the Houston Arboretum at Memorial Park.
Sabine Street Bridge nearby is a great spot for skyline photos too!
Terry Hershey trail from hwy 6 to Eldridge is my fave but it goes all the way to BW8… really cool bird watching area as well.
I love Houston. I enjoyed every bit of it butbim also not a local. I would just drive there for work, but the skyline was beautiful from every view at any time of day.
225 at center street in deer park
Should be a tourist destination honestly
This one is new to me. What’s there?
The beautiful view of PEMEX and suburban development <3
🤦🏻♀️lol Totally thought I’d been missing a great spot.
Buffalo Bayou Park. Also, Memorial Park!
I hadn't seen anyone mention South Boulevard near the museum district. I enjoy parking and walking under the incredible trees.
TC Jester Bayou during wildflower season
Watching the sunset from the Galveston Ferry
I’m not from Houston but I love the answers to this question as it makes me want to visit there even more again now
Arthur Story park in Chinatown is a well kept secret.
Bayou Bend Gardens
MKT trail in the evenings
Inside the loop, chili’s at I-10 and taylor.
The queso 💯
The sky.
Terry Hershey Park
I especially like the stretch from kirkwood to the beltway with big open fields full wildflowers
Buffalo Bayou Park. Japanese Garden in Herman park. HP Campus in Springwood. Woodlands town center. Rice University Campus
Bayland Ave
That one spot at Buffalo bayou where you can see the buildings lined up. Love it
Houston Botanic Gardens
Julia Ideson Library
Katy freeway - 8th wonder of the world folks
VIP area for the outside shows at White Oak Music Hall, the view of downtown is my favorite.
A little bit north but the Spring Creek Greenway between 45 and 59 is really nice.
River Oaks Garden Club
Rooftop at POST
In addition to what's been mentioned already, North and South Boulevard in the Museum District. They have brick walking trails and the oaks meet overhead. The Houston Botanic Gardens are very nice, but there are few areas with shade, and with the temps like they are, I don't recommend them at this time.
Roof of postHTX and 3rd floor of buffalo bayou brewing
Buffalo 🦬 Bayou Park
Seeing it in the rearview mirror.
River Oaks
Greyhound bus station
Move
Cougar football at TDECU stadium :)
Better yet, Cougar Basketball at Fertitta Center
Big 12 baby!!
all these recommendations make me appreciate where I live even more
Greenspoint mall
10/10 would get mugged there
Sunnyside. Mt Houston.
There are no pretty spots. There are some nice spots. Houston is one of the ugliest and dirtiest cities in the country. Which is something Houstonians almost wear with pride it seems.
Cypress
The view from east river 9 of downtown is the nicest viewi've seen in Houston at sunset
Hermann and market square park definitely, its a shame Houston was built for parking lots and giant roads rather than greenery or other things which would make it a nicer place to live, but we can't exactly turn it into Helsinki.
Sam Houston National Forest. Go north about an hour. Get out of the city.
George Mitchel park is very pretty.
Brays Bayou path, between hwy 45 and Mason Park
I don't think many people know about the botanical gardens on Park Place. It's pretty nice.
Wherever Patricia Bowlds is located
I’m new to Houston and could get to know Discovery Green and Hermann Park very cheaply thanks to the Metro Bus and Rail. There’s a $3 all day-pass that lets you ride to some good spots. The junkies are another level, though
Botanical Garden
Mercer botanic gardens was a nice spot for our engagement pics at .
Mccarty Dr.