Finally made it to Houston, explored with my family and this had been on my list of places to check…read moreout. I love me a good mural with the city/place I'm exploring, so this was a MUST! We parked at the POST and walked around u til we made it to here, overall it wasn't a bad walk and it was fairly empty, two other groups taking pictures, waited a bit but not a whole lot. Definitely a place to check out if you're in Houston, TX

Drove downtown and saw this mural and thought we'd take a few pix with the car…read more We didn't realize there were a few murals around town and this one is one of the colourful murals and glad we were able to snap a few pix. Thanks and credit to the artist who worked on this project. Well done mate!

BEAUTIFUL PARK! I have lived in Houston for years and only ever scratched the surface of this…read moreBuffalo Bayou Park. It's so clean and I absolutely love all the wild flowers this time of year. This is one of the best place to bike in the inner loop with the separated biking and pedestrian trails. Connects to the heights and all major neighborhoods. A lovely place to get a walk or bike ride in on the evenings or weekends! There are quite a few manicured grass spots for picnics or to bring a book, as well as shaded areas. I have always felt very safe at this park. A 'not so hidden' gem as parking can be a little tough, but leads to not very busy trails. I never realized how beautiful this park is compared to the days I would only drive by!

The Houston Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park is not only an amazing piece of Houston history but also…read morea wonderful structure to tour. In a city that is known for tearing down and paving over so much of our history, it is wonderful that this was saved and has been made into a place that visitors can visit and experience. I went with some friends from Kingwood on a Photo Walk of the area, we were lucky that the light and sound experience was still going on, each column in the cistern has LED lighting that changes to the tune of some aethereal music playing silently, the acoustics of the cistern make it sound so beautiful and mesmerizing. When you purchase your ticket online you choose one of the available times, upon entry they give you 30 minutes, the time passed quickly. Be ready if you are taking pictures or better yet, a video. Smart phones work great but you might consider turning off auto focus and just focusing manually if you know how because when it gets dark for a moment and then the lights come on most cameras auto focus has to search for focus so it goes in and out of focus. When you leave, there is a skateboard park up above and worth some time for taking pictures of the acrobatic skating going on.

This used to be our go to spot to take family that would come from out of town. At one point, we…read morepretty much all of them have already seen it, so we stopped going. To my surprise, my children recently said that they have not been there. They must have went when they were quite young and don't remember. It was worth going back to again for us. It's been at least 8 years since we've been there. And it is just as nice as it used to be. The lawn could look better, but there were children blowing bubbles and running around and a little stand selling cotton candy,  so it's got the cute factor to it. It's also the perfect price at free.99 There's a parking garage nearby to pay for parking, which I would definitely recommend, because tow trucks were coming pretty quickly to get cars that did not pay for parking. Even though it was a hot day, just standing next to the water wall had a nice wind and mist coming towards us that we obviously really enjoyed. We saw people taking graduation pictures there and their sweet 15 pictures. It's a great photo op. Overall--it's the perfect price, close to the galleria and worth going to at least once.

This is a lovely park, and I can see why so many locals are tourists alike stop by for photos. We…read morewere visiting Houston and looking for green space to relax, and this was a great place in the heart of a busy city area -- just a short walk away from the mall. The perimeter has some bench seating, many shaded, which was really nice.

Love love loved this ! It was sentimental and I think it was one of the highlights of my trip . We…read morewent and bought locks and attached them to the fence. Awesome experience .

Easy to find, good parking, scenic and beautiful! Lock in your love with your husband / wife!read more

The Astrodome was one of a kind. Literally, the first one. This is obviously a review of times…read morepast. But it can be a review of times present. Presently, the Dome sits majestically on the south Houston plains as a monument to Houston sports past. And frankly, the birth of Sports in the city. Like Plymouth Rock or the Gateway Arch, it represents the beginning of greatness in the now fourth largest city in the United States. The authorities can't bear to bring it down nor should they. It's our history. Lives. It sits there in the shadow of the current Houston football stadium just like a withering parent sits watching his or her son or daughter dominate their industry. It was the birth of greatness in sports. Born in 1965, it represented everything right with the City of Houston. Forward thinking. Innovative. Air Conditioned. It set the tone for what the city would thrive on for the next half century and beyond. She hasn't seen a competitive athletic event or meaningful show in 20 years. As technology moved forward, much like our aging parents stuck to landlines and paper bills in the mail, she didn't want to let go of her old-world charm. To the point where, it just was what it was. Now we must let her reign over our city in her authority. We owe too much. It was home to Houston's sports teams: The Houston Astros. The Houston Oilers. The Houston Gamblers. The Houston Cougars. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The people and historic events the Astrodome witnessed is a who's who of 20th Century American culture. Muhammed Ali. Elvis Presley. Michael Jordan. Hank Aaron. Willie Mays. Mickey Mantle. Satchell Paige. Earl Cambell. Nolan Ryan. Craig Biggio. Jeff Bagwell. Andre Ware. The Final Four. The NBA and MLB All Star Games. Evel Knievel. The Rolling Stones. Judy Garland. The Jackson Five. Selena. U2. The Jonas Brothers. The Battle of the Sexes. Wrestlemania. The 1992 Republican National Convention. The Game of the Century (Houston Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins). I could go on. It hosted movies/videos like Bad News Bears. Friday Night Lights. And U2. The technology advancements were incredible. The roof started it. Astroturf followed. Dome visionary Judge Roy Hofheinz Penthouse Suite owners box was an amusement park in and of itself with a carousel, bowling alley, pinball machines, and more. Which led to a whole complex of entertainment in the vicinity, including Astroworld, hotels, and show space for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Don't ever let this place be razed. It means too much. #ForTheH

Just wanted to write a review for the old school memories. I was a Houstonian back in the 70s to…read more80's. What a place that was. From watching the Oilers, Astros, circus and the stock show it was an awesome place for a kid. A story came across my phone talking about what will become of that event center. Says there will be an event center there, hotel, and the common ideas people have for a place like that. It's to bad it can't be converted into a new wonder of the world. My idea would be the largest green house/lab in the world that college ag programs could get a use of as well as providing essential supply and knowledge for our farms. It can be used to manufacture seed for farms, fertilizer, etc. Also rains a lot in Houston so It could have indoor and outdoor fish farms. It really could be a viable resource build for our countries food security as well as for the ag students and studies for tomorrows generation. Well at the end, I'm glad it's staying up right and not turning into a land fill of boxes and forgot storage.

I love coming here to check out the four bas-reliefs surround the main statue of George H.W. Bush…read more because the four bas-reliefs is made by Houston artist Wei-Li "Willy" Wang. I also like the fact there is a ramp to go up and not just the stairs. It is a nice monument with downtown Houston in the background. There are places for you to sit too.

A tribute to the late President George H.W. Bush... The 41st President of the United States of…read moreAmerica... This monument in Houston, Texas is located almost on the corner of Bagby Street and Preston Street at Sesquicentennial Park in Downtown. We found it by searching "Landmarks and Historical Buildings" on our Yelp app. I think it's going to be the closest that I can get to President Bush's Presidential Library because it's closed right now - due to the Pandemic. I wish I had a lei for the statue... It would be a nice touch of Aloha for one of the Great Leaders of Our Country. RIP, Mr. President! Thank you for your service! God Bless America!

Thumbs Up: This is a cute little art house and museum with a unique story behind it…read more Thumbs Up: The staff and volunteer guides are friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable about the history of the house and its creator. Thumbs Up: Admission is free, though donations to the organization that preserves the property are appreciated and well deserved. Thumbs Up: We were able to see everything in about 30 minutes. If you're looking for an interesting stop that won't take up half your day, this is a perfect little attraction. Thumbs Up: My favorite part was learning that the husband built the entire exterior using discarded and scavenged materials while his wife was away at work. It adds a wonderful layer of personality and humor to an already fascinating place.

The Beer Can House in Houston is one of my favorite places to take out-of-town guests because it's…read moreso unique to the city. This folk art style house, located in the Rice Military neighborhood, is covered in beer cans, bottles, and pull tabs, making it kind of a Houston landmark. The project was started by John Milkovisch, who, along with his wife Mary, saved empty beer cans for 17 years. While it may not have started as an artistic endeavor, it definitely became one. Ripley's Believe It or Not estimated that over 50,000 beer cans were used, though a more detailed count by a restoration team puts it closer to 30,000. Honestly, I don't know how many cans there are--but the sheer scale and creativity of it make the place undeniably unique and interesting. The Beer Can House is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and admission is free, which makes it an easy and fun stop. Walking around, you can see how every detail is covered in some form of recycled beer material. It's whimsical, creative, and just so quirky. If you're looking for something different to do in Houston, this is a must-see. It's a great mix of folk art, local culture, and a testament to how even the most ordinary materials can be transformed into something extraordinary. Love it!

The Bird and The Bean…read more Love walking through the Cullen Sculpture Garden. It is free to visit on the grounds of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. My two favorite pieces are The Bird by Joan Miro and The Bean by Anish Kapoor. The Bean is really titled Cloud Column. It is a precursor piece to the Cloud Gate, "The Bean," in Chicago. It is lovingly referred to locally as "El Frijole," or "The Bean" in Spanish. I love looking at the reflections of these two pieces. "Adam" by Antoine Bourdelle is so much fun to photograph. Bourdelle was a student of Rodin and a teacher of Matisse and Giacometti. They are all represented in the sculpture garden. From generation to generation. Rodin has several pieces here. Once I sent a group of students on a scavenger hunt here to find "The Walking Man." They had to take a photo as proof. The problem? There was a fundraiser going on at the time. The solution? They explained the challenge to the staff and still were able to get their photos very discreetly. Alexander Calder's The Crab. Painted in Calder Red. Look closely to see the legs of the red-shelled spider crab. Love the playfulness of this sculpture. Tony Cragg. Frank Stella. Bryan Hunt. Joel Shapiro. So many amazing modern sculptors. Check out the calendar for events. Yoga. Zumba. Lion dancing. MFAH on the Move. A great place to enjoy art.

The Cullen Sculpture Garden was one of the first few spots I visited when exploring Houston after…read moremoving here and I've been back several times since. The garden is situated right next to the Kinder Building and Glassell School of Art at the MFAH, on the corner of Montrose and Bissonnet Streets. While located at a major intersection of the Museum District, it's tucked tastefully behind an unassuming wall, making it easy to miss while driving by but pleasantly tranquil while inside. The garden has a large number of contemporary and classical pieces by several notable 20th and 21st century artists, such as Louise Bourgeois and Henri Matisse. One of the most popular sculptures is the Cloud Column, a 30-foot reflective steel bean shaped column designed by Anish Kapoor, the same artist who created the famous Chicago bean. This sculpture is a fantastic center to take photos from any angle. The space is designed with a number of low walls to create a natural separation between the pieces but still making it easy for visitors to wander around without a defined path. The garden is completely free to visit and has a number of small tables to sit down, relax, and immerse yourself in the visual experience.