Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Arboretum · Afton Oaks ·
Urban sanctuary with 5 miles of trails, free daily admission
Urban sanctuary with 5 miles of trails, free daily admission
"A nature preserve and educational center featuring trails and native habitats where visitors can enjoy free outdoor exploration." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Will host its annual Tapas on the Trails event on February 15 — “Food and nature? Talk about two great tastes that taste great together.” The menu is by Cotton Culinary out of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Kelly Prohl of Double Decanted; and Lennie Ambrose of Saint Arnold Brewing Company. The event includes five stations with food-and-wine pairings, including porcini mushroom “beggars’ purse,” blackened shrimp deviled eggs, stuffed cabbage rolls, a Mexican shaved street taco, rhubarb and star anise sorbet, and raspberry sopaipilla cheesecake. Tickets are on sale now for $100 per person; proceeds benefit the Arboretum." - Courtney E. Smith
"Find a Sanctuary in the City at the Arboretum One of the locals' favorite sanctuaries in the city, this 155-acre non-profit urban oasis plays a vital role in protecting native plants and animals in the heart of the city. Check out the special evening events where you can sign up to spot owls, watch meteors, go for a night hike, or enjoy cheese and wine under the stars."
"Find a Sanctuary in the City at the Arboretum One of the locals' favorite sanctuaries in the city, this 155-acre non-profit urban oasis plays a vital role in protecting native plants and animals in the heart of the city. Check out the special evening events where you can sign up to spot owls, watch meteors, go for a night hike, or enjoy cheese and wine under the stars."
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.