Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Lots of great trails in a big forest secluded within Houston. Busier in the morning. Most trails are stroller friendly if you have kids. (Photo by my 4 year old)

This 155-acre non-profit nature sanctuary provides education about the environment to Houstonians of all ages. It plays a vital role in protecting native plants & animals in the heart of the city .

This is an excellent green space inside the loop by the Galleria area. The trails are variable in length so you can go for however long you want! Check the map before leaving the info center!

Awesome place to go chill on a weekday and decompress. As soon as you get started down any of the trails , it's really easy to forget that you're smack dab in the center of a huge concrete city .

One of my single favourite places to take a walk in the entire state of Texas.

Get outside Houston! Take your kids and dog too. Birding is great. Lots to see and do.

Visit the Nature Center where kids can enjoy learning with interactive exhibits and the Discovery Room.

This is a gem!!! There are so many different activities/events offered, give it a try!

I love coming here, so peaceful . Great educational programs and events

Nature trails through dense forest in central Houston. Free admission .

One of the best places I've ever visited. You forget your in downtown Houston.

Omg this is really nice miss this trail ! It reminds me of NYC in the fall weather with today's temp I think I'm home sick

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This place is a quiet haven amongst the crazy city . Great for studying, couples, or just some time for reflection amongst nature.

Beautiful park in the middle of the city .

Great running teails and place for photography

Hands down my favorite place in Houston! Lots of adult classes as well as for kiddos! Yoga in the woods every Thursday @ 5:45-6:45

Very nice hiking trails

Love all the nature trails

Make sure to pack bug spray

Fantastic place to walk your dogs! Dogs can even get a PAWS membership. Outstanding oasis in the city .

They rent meeting rooms...great unconventional place to hold a meeting in a very relaxed setting. Read more

There are five miles of hiking trails through forest , meadow, and wetlands here. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

A nice hike , but not many flowers .

The kids love it here!

Finest place to sit and read in all the city . Read more

Coggie Pearson trail has more incline, more views .

Nice trails in the woods.

fruit bars are great