William P. Hobby Airport 47 min
George Mitchell Preserve (21 min) This large, forested nature preserve offers a hiking trail loop, bike trails & a lake. Bayer Park (5 min) This 36-acre park offers lighted softball & baseball fields, plus concession stands. Riva Row Boat House (14 min) Mercer Arboretum (7 min) Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (7 min) Popular water amusement park with slides, lazy river & varied attractions for multiple age groups. National Museum of Funeral History (13 min) Educational exhibits, memorabilia & artifacts on funerals including items from famous people. Meyer Park (22 min) Park with numerous sports fields, exercise stations, trails, a fishing lake, playgrounds & more. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (21 min) This large tract features play & fishing areas, an educational facility & a network of trails. Old Town Spring (5 min) Historic turn-of-the-century settlement features a variety of Victorian-style restaurants & shops. Mercer Botanic Gardens (7 min) 300 acres of native & cultivated plants along with butterflies, birds & special seasonal events. Pundt Park (3 min) Large recreation area offering multiple fishing lakes, unpaved trails, picnic areas & a dog park. TGR Exotics Wildlife Park (15 min) Guided tours offering close encounters with exotic animals such as tigers, kangaroos & monkeys. Dennis Johnston Park (7 min) This 45-acre park features a pavilion, a fishing pond, a butterfly & hummingbird garden & more. Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center (7 min) Facility for natural history programs & wildlife exhibits, with trails, a fishing pond & playground. The Woodlands Children's Museum (18 min) Interactive exhibits & imaginative play are the focus of this museum designed for young children. |