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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Arboretum · Afton Oaks ·

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Arboretum · Afton Oaks ·
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A nonprofit sanctuary inside Memorial Park offering free entry, seasonal boardwalks, and birding hikes. The Arboretum’s own guides and programs keep it fresh; Houston Audubon regularly partners for surveys and family walks.

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Urban sanctuary with 5 miles of trails, free daily admission

walking trails
nature center
dog friendly
playground
wildlife
free parking on thursdays
family friendly
peaceful place
Google Rating
4.7 (4.1K)
Yelp Rating
4.4
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4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024 Get directions

Restroom
Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Contactless accepted
LGBTQ friendly
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Urban sanctuary with 5 miles of trails, free daily admission

walking trails
nature center
dog friendly
playground
wildlife
free parking on thursdays
family friendly
peaceful place
Google Rating
4.7 (4.1K)
Yelp Rating
4.4
Featured in Eater
Featured in
Featured in Afar
Featured in

4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024 Get directions

Restroom
Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Contactless accepted
LGBTQ friendly
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center by null
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center by Photo courtesy of Houston Arboretum
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center by Photo courtesy of Houston Arboretum
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