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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Completed in the year 2004, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayn Mandir in Houston is a popular Hindu temple built upon the principles of the Shilpa Shastras. The largest in the state, it consists of the open-air temple building, a haveli, a surrounding deck, open grounds and an Understanding Hinduism exhibition. Within the temple are several shrines which house deities (murtis) such as Swaminarayan (the central deity), Gunatitanand Swami, Ganapati, Shiva-Parvati and more. It is open throughout the week and engages in practices such as singing hymns, bathing the deities, offering food to them and then distributing it amongst the devotees, and performing the aarti five times a day. Moreover, it organises different programs such as classes for Hindu music, Gujarati language, religious teachings as well as seminars and live performances by students. Read More

The Barker reservoir is a watershed that encompasses the area that drains water out of the reservoir. Built along with the Addicks reservoir, Barker was constructed with the aim of preventing flooding in the city of Houston. The area around the Barker Reservoir is filled with wildlife habitats and an exotic range of flora and fauna.

Bay Oaks Country Club is a membership club located away from the city hustle of Houston. This 18-hole course comprises a driving range, putting/chipping area, and Bermuda grass fairways. Seated amongst the moss-draped oaks and woodlands, it offers a variety of other amenities as well, like tennis, swimming, fitness, and dining. Bay Oaks Country Club also has a golf academy where the members can learn from seasoned professionals and hone their game. The club is particular about the dress code and also organizes various tournaments and outings. It offers two different membership categories like Full Golf and Special Sport, and one can pick from them depending on the choice of the facilities required. Read More

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, a former Mansion that belonged to the philanthropist Ima Hogg is encircled with a series of gardens and spreads across 14- acres of land. Three of the gardens are named after the statues of the goddesses Clio, Diana and Eutrupe displayed in the garden. The other three gardens are named after White, East, Butterfly, and Carla. While the Bayou Bend Collection and gardens is donated to the Museum of Fine Arts it currently caters to over four thousand objects depicting the American arts and paintings from period 1620 to 1870. The Bend Garden welcomes visitors throughout the year for tours and several events. Read More

Exploring wildlife in Bayou Wildlife Zoo is a splendid experience as one observes wildlife in the comfort of a tram under the guidance of a tour guide. Bayou Wildlife Zoo is mainly bifurcated into 80 - acre tram ride, Addie Lou’s Barnyard and Big Red Barn. The zoo also has three monkey islands and alligator ponds. This park is a great place to spend the day and enjoy a picnic after the tram ride with your dear ones.

Big Rivers Waterpark is a part of the Grand Texas Theme Park and is currently functioning independently. It is famous for the wide variety of rides and attractions on the offer, ranging from water rides to aerial adventures. As is stated in the punchline of the Big Rivers Waterpark, it is more than just a waterpark. It houses some of the highest and longest zip lines in Texas. Then there is wall climbing, raccoon run, and a 70-foot high free fall. The adventure park also has a maze and mining activity for kids and fishing too. A unique attraction is the Wild Isle which is an inflatable waterpark floating on a lake. All these activities, other than the conventional water park rides make it a complete package for any visitor. Read More

Situated within the University of Houston’s Arts District, the Blaffer Art Museum was established in 1973 and is a contemporary art museum. It is known for its various exhibitions that feature artwork by international and national artists and well as artists from the university. Typically presenting about six to eight exhibitions a year, visitors get to see travelling exhibitions suited to the Houston audience, retrospectives of various artists, thematic surveys to understand the art alongside projects or performances by local artists. The museum also organises educational programs for people of all age groups. UHReach and YAAP are two of the main ones, with the former employing students for dialogue-based exhibit tours and classroom activities, and the latter providing after-school art activities and workshops for at-risk youth. Read More

It is a community garden in Houston, which aims to harvest the fresh vegetables, fruits and also learn about the various gardening techniques. They offer a variety of community programs and also allow buying the locally grown fruits and vegetables. Situated near the Texas Southern University the garden was an initiative by the students of the university itself, which started five years ago. The main agenda behind the community garden is to harvest and sell the organically grown produce of vegetables and fruits to people in and around Houston. Read More

Home to the American alligator, Brazos Bend State Park is a sheer delight to bird watchers and wildlife lovers. The park is endowed with varying topography like lakes, terrains and floodplains. Visitors also enjoy fishing in lakes, biking and hiking trails. Apart from flora and fauna, Brazos Bend State Park has George Observatory which is a suitable place for people who have an interest in aeronautics.

An ideal place to practice orienteering, the Briers ranch primitive camping is known for its majestic views and clean, green and fresh atmosphere. The campsite allows its visitors to learn skills like pasturing, orienteering, hiking and cutting firewood. They can also explore bushy areas, gullies and creek beds. The campsite area allows the people to get their tents and allows up to 24 guests at one campsite. In addition to this, they also allow pets and can set upborne fires to keep the people warm in the cold climate of the woods. They also have portable water and picnic tables. Read More