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Hight rate 15 location for tourist in Houston, TX, USA (part 2)
06-2025 Smither Park in Hight rate 15 location for tourist in Houston, TX, USA (part 2)Waugh Drive Bat Colony - Houston Heather S.: I followed previous reviewers advice and parked at Whole Foods and walked. It was good advise, as theres no other parking as close, as far as I could tell. Theres a sidewalk, but it isnt smooth, so if youre using a wheelchair youll have trouble. It was really cool to see the bats, and I think the best view was from the bridge itself because you can see them in the distance as well as exiting from under the bridge.
Armand Bayou Nature Center - Pasadena Amy Rose: A hidden gem of the Clear Lake area! Well maintained for decades, this is a wonderful place to visit if you enjoy trail walking. But walking in the forest isnt all it has to offer- theres different buildings that host various animals, some featuring educational or recreational events at times, and throughout the preserve are wooden observation areas where you can view swamps (and possibly spot an alligator in the water!), bison in beautiful prairies, and you might even find a cute Armadillo on the trails! Its very safe here, but if you have children please be attentive as there can be snakes on the trails (I personally run into Armadillos more than them, fortunately!)
Eleanor Tinsley Park - Houston Jason Morgan: Very nice place to chill on the grass and have a beautiful view of the Skyline of Houston. However, be aware of the sprinklers that go off in sections around 9-10 pm YOU WILL GET WET IF YOUR NOT PREPARED FOR IT.
But we just laid in the sprinklers. They did have some scooter rentals that showed up in box trucks and you can rent to ride around. That was pretty cool also. I do plan on going back as I found it to be peaceful and relaxing.
Challenger Seven Memorial Park - Webster humna alam: Challenger Seven Memorial Park near NASA is such a fun and peaceful place to visit, especially if you love being outside. The trails are really pretty and easy to walk, with parts that go through quiet woods and over boardwalks where you can see birds, turtles, and sometimes even deer. There’s a nice playground for kids, open fields to run around, and places to have a picnic or fish by the water. It feels calm and a little like an escape from the city. Some areas are being renovated this year, but it’s still totally worth checking out, and it’s only going to get better. (Theres current construction which means the parks are closed and will open with better improvments soon! Cant wait!
Hermann Park Railroad - Houston Maria Comis: It’s a lush oasis in the middle of the city thanks to the latest investments and upgrades made to the train, the Japanese garden, the museums, the new play ground with $1.00 carousel ride!! Looking forward to the completion of the event pavilion at the Houston Zoo. The Elephant installation this month is amazing.
Christia V. Adair Park - Houston Courtney Jackson: Very nice park and trail area.
Great place to barbecue and have a picnic or family gatherings.
Theres usually a police presence so you can enjoy nature safely.
I visit often and enjoy a nice hardy workout.
Highly Recommended
Wortham World of Primates - Houston Islam Tasnim Ara: The best part of Houston zoo for me is the Wortham World of Primates. While walking down several enclosure with boardwalks and separate doorways, it will give you an immersive experience. A large number of rare and endangered primates are at showcase here. We walked around the area and saw Gibbon, Lemur, Orangutan, several kinds of Monkeys, Gorilla etc. All the animals roam around or rest at the their enclosure. The gorillas and orangutans live in the zoo with families and the zoo staff gave them names to make them more familiar to you. Nice idea. Watching the primates roam around and sometimes looking at you makes you think about the movie "Planet of the Apes". Keep in mind this area is the busiest one in the zoo. But still, if you are visiting Houston zoo, you should definitely visit this area.
African Forest - Houston Islam Tasnim Ara: I had an amazing experience exploring the African Forest exhibit at the Houston Zoo. Its a captivating showcase of Africas diverse wildlife, featuring stunning creatures like Chimpanzees, Giraffes, Ostriches, Okapi, Bongo, Hogs, Rhinoceroses, and Gorillas. The habitat design truly immerses you in their natural environment. An unforgettable adventure and educational experience.
American Statesmanship Park - Houston Bruce K.: Stuck in stop-and-go traffic on the interstate, I was able to enjoy this park at 5 to 10 miles an hour. A surprising little bright spot in an otherwise frustrating afternoon and affectionately nicknamed "Mount Rush Hour" (like Mount Rushmore but with traffic).
The park has 18 foot tall busts of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Stephen F. Austin, and Sam Houston. (Yes, for you non-Texans, the cities of Austin and Houston are named after those last two.)
The park is operated by Harris County and these artworks by sculptor David Adickes were added in 2012. He titles them, "A Tribute to American Statesmanship."
Enjoy if youre going slow. Or if you want a better look, the park is open to the public but not directly accessible from the interstate.
