Houston Outdoor Activities

Hey nature lovers, Houston is bursting at the seams with outdoor activities. Whether you prefer birdwatching, butterflies or backpacking, you'll find plenty of special things to do for nature lovers in Houston. Find out what made our list of outdoor activities in Houston...

Indulge in flights of fancy at the Cockrell Butterfly Center, located at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The three-story glass structure is built around a 50-foot waterfall and includes a simulated tropical rainforest filled with exotic plants and hundreds of living butterflies.

Address: 5555 Hermann Park Dr., Houston TX 77030 - MAP
Phone: (713) 639-4603
Web: www.hmns.org

Experience the soothing sounds of rushing water in the amazing sculptural fountain known as the Williams Water Wall. The horseshoe-shaped fountain is a concave wall of cascading water. that recycles 11,000 gallons per minute.

Address: 2800 Post Oak Blvd., Houston TX 77056 - MAP
Phone: (713) 966-7799

Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. This 155-acre urban nature sanctuary sits on the western edge of Memorial Park. Explore walking trails, learn more in the Discovery Room, or shop at the gift store.

Address: 4501 Woodway Dr., Houston TX 77024 - MAP
Phone: (713) 681-8433
Web: www.houstonarboretum.org

Birders will want to visit the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, a hotspot for migrating species that can't be found anywhere else. A restored log cabin on site serves as a visitor's center with a variety of education programs.

Address: 440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston TX 77079 - MAP
Phone: (713) 932-1639
Web: www.houstonaudubon.org

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Houston Zoo

Address: 1513 North MacGregor St., Houston TX 77030 - MAP
Phone: (713) 533-6500
Web: www.houstonzoo.org

Burke Baker Planetarium

Address: 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston TX 77030 - MAP
Phone: (713) 639-4629
Web: www.hmns.org

Memorial Park

Address: 6501 Memorial Dr., Houston TX 77098 - MAP
Phone: (713) 845-1000
Web: www.memorialparkconservancy.org

BayWatch Dolphin Tour

Address: 2101 Harborside Dr., Galveston TX 77550 - MAP
Phone: (832) 859-4557
Web: www.baywatchdolphintours.com

Cullen Sculpture Garden

Address: 1001 Bissonnet, Houston TX 77005 - MAP
Phone: (713) 639-7360
Web: www.mfah.org

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