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Guandi Temple

Located in the heart of Houston, Guandi Temple celebrates its chivalrous past and harmony between religions of different beliefs - Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Dedicated to the Chinese General Guan Yu (who was later declared God of war and protection in China), this Buddhist temple is surely going to leave you awestruck with idols of their heroes, Goddesses and temple dogs. This place of worship has a divine aura with serene surroundings, statues of Gods at high altars, incense offering in huge brass bowls, fruits and dainty flower to appease the Lords. The temple’s architecture is influenced by conventional Asian design. Being the largest temple in Houston dedicated to Guandi, this place is a must-visit. Read More

While there are no natural waterfalls in the Gus and Lyndall Wortham Park, it is still considered a hidden gem of the city since it is located within the Texas Medical Center. It is known best for its water fountains as well as tall water concrete waterfalls. The park has an old-school feel to it owing to its columns which are predominantly ivy-covered, the tiny waterways and the vine-covered pergolas. The green lawns add to the appeal of the park and visitors have the option to either walk under the pergolas, sit peacefully on the benches underneath, or just take a stroll next to the waterways. The park does not have a designated parking area and visitors must pay for street parking. Read More

Gus Wortham Golf Course was built at the site of Houston Country Club and hence is a rare, scenic property with amazing elevation changes. It is a non-profit model that is managed by the Houston Golf Association. The course opened in 2018 for the public and has a rating of 69.5 while the slope rates at 113. After restoration work was done on this century-old site like the rebuilding of greens and the addition of a new irrigation lake for stormwater retention, it has become more luxurious and welcoming. Gus Wortham Golf course has putting green and a driving range as well, and it requires a proper dress code from the players. Read More

Nestled next to the community center building in Houston, Texas, Hackberry Park was once home to the Hackberry Golf Course. This 22.5-acre park features a mile-long concrete loop trail, an outdoor pavilion, a weight room, a playground, a community center, and a splash pad. Along with this, there are water streams at the playground, but they are anything but traditional. There are turtles and lily pads in the stream, too. These elements at the park boast bright colors and a plethora of space to play around and have fun for both kids and parents alike. Read More

Hare Krishna Temple and Cultural Center, also known as ISKON of Houston, is a Hindu temple dedicated primarily to Lord Krishna. It was established in 1972 and has, since its inception, added more and more deities to its shrines including Sri Sri Nitai Chandra, Sri Sri Chaitanya Chandra, Sri Sri Radha Nila-Madhava, and Sri Sri Giriraj Govardhan. There are lush green gardens on the property, along with the old and new temple buildings. Worship services, offerings and religious ceremonies take place on a regular basis, and there are timings for darshan. Guaranga Hall at the temple is known for hosting cultural events and gatherings, and is often the site of dance and music performances. Govinda’s is a vegetarian restaurant which is open throughout the week, and also serves vegan food. The gift shop on site sells chanting beads, incense, scriptures and more, while Goswami Academy strives to educate school children on spiritual matters. Read More

Hearthstone Country Club is a warm private club located in northwest Houston. The country club functions with the motive to provide a friendly environment for family and friends and hence has a number of facilities like tennis, swimming, fitness, and dining, with the major one being its golf course. Hearthstone Country Club has 27-holes along with a driving range, and TifEagle Bermuda Grass fairways and greens. This premium golf course also offers a short game area including a bunker and synthetic tee line. It provides a decently challenging environment for golfers of various skill sets and the professional staff is available for further training and feedbacks. The club organizes various tournaments and events for its members, and according to one’s lifestyle preferences, various membership options are available to pick from. Read More

The Heminish is a community that was formed late in 2018. The modern community is a welcoming ground for the jews who wish to learn and grow with the help of the teaching in the Torah. The Heminish is also a place for the jews to bond, unite and grow from a small to an expanding community of people who follow and learn the philosophy of the Torah . Ever since the Heminish has started it has only been seeing a growing number of people who join to learn what the Aibester there teaches, their main goal is to transform lives and warm hearts. Read More

Hermann Park Golf Course is a premium golf course that is open for visitors seven days a week. It is situated at the centre of Bayou City and offers easy accessibility to downtown Houston. Hermann Park Golf Course is an 18-hole oasis with old oak trees lining it. It was built in 1922 and further renovated in 1998 to form a driving range, putting green for practising, pro shop, and a snack bar. The course poses a challenge to players with various skill levels, with creeks testing the best. Along with that, its well-maintained fairways and greens offer a nice place for friends to hang out over a game of golf and dine. Read More

The Hermann Park Railroad is over 50 years old and is an attraction point for children. The train provides a winds tour around Hermann Park and is open for people of all ages. The Hermann Park Railroad has an 18-minute journey around the park. Kinder Station is the main stop for the train and has three substations which are M.D. Anderson Train Station across the Houston Museum of Natural Science, stop at the corner of Cambridge and Fannin with access to the Texas Medical Center, and the Sunset stop with access to METRORail and Rice University. There are special programs as well, like the Engineer-for-a-Day program to help the Railroad staff. Read More

One of the largest, and notably one of the most beautiful parks in Houston, Hermann Park is famous for housing the Sam Houston monument - a recognized statue in the city. Along with this, the park is also home to the renowned Houston Zoo, which means one can explore a plethora of things in a day - taking a train ride, walking on the park trails, golfing, and checking out a range of animals in the zoo. Spanning over 400 acres of land, Hermann Park has multiple gardens within one location. Relax in the Japanese Gardens, watch a show at the Miller Outdoor Theatre, and rent a pedal boat for the lake. There’s just something for everyone to do out here. Read More