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Mason Park

The 100-acre park in Houston’s East End park - Mason Park offers two benefits: flood control and recreation facility. Mason Park contributes to 3.5 acres of the park and it has been transformed into wetlands - a place where ponds are home to multiple plants and wildlife, but also protects the surrounding areas and residences from overflowing waters because of the heavy rains. It is a wonderful park with equally great amenities. The active Houstonians can enjoy amenities like the tennis courts, football field, a disc golf course, and a swimming pool among others. While the ones who enjoy exploring and strolling can soak in Brays Bayou's views. Read More

Matagorda Bay Beach is a natural, 26-mile long beach near the mouth of the River Colorado. It is a great place to enjoy nature and quiet time alone, or with family and friends. The place remains uncrowned throughout the year. You can also enjoy camping and swimming here. It is a great place to swim however, one should be cautious of the swift currents of the river. You can bring an RV or a tent and camp here for 72 hours, camping fees are not levied here. Driving on the dunes is prohibited, however, you can drive on the beach with a 4*4 vehicle after obtaining a permit of USD 10. Read More

Established around 1980, the McClain Gallery focuses mainly on American as well as European contemporary and modern art, and its exhibitions feature work of many 20th century artists along with many current day ones. It also promotes the work of many Texas-based artists. Numerous mounted exhibitions and published scholarly catalogues (of Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Rosa Loy etc.) are the key attractions of the gallery, while the exhibitions program includes survey and group shows focusing on current themes in contemporary art. One of the main reasons for its popularity is its initiative towards helping people and institutions become informed collectors by designing comprehensive collecting programs. Visitors would find art work by Karin Broker, John Alexander, Sharon Engelstein and others. Read More

Built-in 2014 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Hermann Park, McGovern Centennial Gardens was converted from the Houston Garden Centre Site which previously stood there. The garden is spread across 15 acres of land and attracts a lot of visitors due to its custom-made gardens around a spacious lawn called the Centennial Green. Some of the gardens that are there are the Arid Garden, Rose Garden, Celebration Garden, Woodland Garden and the Family Garden. Home of a wide variety of trees, perennials, azaleas, and herbs the gardens also produce seasonal fruits and vegetables. The main entrance of the garden is through the Cherie Florals Garden Pavilion, which is designed by the architect Peter Bohlin, the architect of the Apple stores worldwide. The 30 feet garden mount across the Centennial Green is also visible through the Pavilion. Read More

Mcgovern Lake is a beautiful recreation spot located inside Hermann Park in Houston. The beautiful lake not only attracts tourists but also migratory birds that nest on the islands inside the lake. This 8-acre lake also offers fishing and boating facilities to the visitors. In addition to this, the 8 acres Mc Govern Lake also provide a scenic view and soothing atmosphere to all its visitors.

Melrose Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course that is located on the Canino Road in Houston, Texas. It is a well-lighted par 3 course that is ideal for a late evening with friends. It is open for the public and is relatively cheap, where the tees can be booked on daily basis. Located on Canino Road, Melrose Golf Course consists of a lighted driving range and chipping/putting greens with a bunker for practicing. The holes range from 70 yards to 145 yards making it an easy golf course that’s equally good for beginners. Individual lessons and practice sessions are also available here. Read More

Established in 1936, Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range is one of the oldest and the best municipal courses in the U.S. It is spread over 600-acres and it originally began as a 9-hole golf course which now has 18-holes. This golf course has a driving range, and also a clubhouse facility. Professional staff is available throughout to guide and provide the tricks of the game, whenever required. The golf course was renovated in the year 1995 by Tom Doak with additional facilities and artificial putting/chipping greens. Since then it has been visited by the legends like Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Jimmy Demaret. Read More

One of the best urban parks in Houston, Texas Memorial Park is a 1,466-acre park, where 75 percent of the space is not manicured. Boasting around 40 park amenities and activities, this park perfectly fits in the list of ‘things to do in Houston. Golf, flag football, swimming, costumed medieval fights, softball, and croquet are just some of the many activities available to do here. The park also features picnic tables available for rent year-round. Along with this, there are over 30 miles of forest trails ideal for hiking, cycling, and even mountain biking. The best highlight of the park is its efforts to conserve and preserve the ecological diversity in the area. Read More

Named after the Mercer family who purchased the property as their home and gardens, the Mercer Botanic gardens have an arboretum and a variety of preserved native trees and plants like dogwoods, hawthorns, and palmettos and some exotic tree species like the camellias, ginkgo, camphor, etc. With a stretch of 325 acres, the garden has an Azalea trail, Bamboo Garden, Herb Garden, endangered Species garden, a Rock Garden, a Tropical garden, playground, picnic tables, a pond, and a gift shop. The garden is a perfect spot for a picnic or to spend an afternoon. The floral displays are changed annually, which adds to the exotic range of flora in the garden and also entices the visitors. Read More

Located in the Jewish heart of Houston, the Meyerland Minyan synagogue is one of Houston's oldest, most dynamic and most welcoming synagogues. The orthodox synagogue is welcoming to people of all age groups, different jew communities and people with intellectually different open. Meyerland aims at creating an atmosphere for people to be comfortable and learn more and more under the synagogue. The synagogue teaches and promotes the values of the Torah as well as Ahavat Israel, which means to love one's fellow as much as themselves. The Rabbi here, Gidon Moskovitz and his wife are the heart of Meyerland Minyan. They have given their everything to the growth and development of the synagogue. In addition to this Rabbi Gidon Moskovitz is also an extremely well read and learned Torah reader. Read More