William P. Hobby Airport 42 min
Pundt Park (16 min) Large recreation area offering multiple fishing lakes, unpaved trails, picnic areas & a dog park. Mercer Arboretum (11 min) Sheldon Lake (23 min) Park, lake, reservoir, alligators, and wetland Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (17 min) Popular water amusement park with slides, lazy river & varied attractions for multiple age groups. Old Town Spring (16 min) Historic turn-of-the-century settlement features a variety of Victorian-style restaurants & shops. Humble Museum (9 min) Spring Creek Greenway (12 min) Nearly 40 miles of green space with hiking & biking trails plus fishing, canoeing & kayaking. National Museum of Funeral History (18 min) Educational exhibits, memorabilia & artifacts on funerals including items from famous people. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (6 min) This large tract features play & fishing areas, an educational facility & a network of trails. Mercer Botanic Gardens (10 min) 300 acres of native & cultivated plants along with butterflies, birds & special seasonal events. Old MacDonald's Farm (10 min) Activity center for youngsters featuring a petting zoo, mini-train, swimming pool & pumpkin patch. Schott Park (10 min) Peaceful 24-acre preserve featuring a walking trail, playground, picnicking & basketball half-court. Alexander Deussen Park (26 min) 309-acre park on Lake Houston with boat access, fishing pier, picnic areas, trails & more. Lake Houston (24 min) Sizable reservoir, Houston's municipal water supply, open to the public for boating & fishing. Lindsay/Lyons Park and Sports Complex (20 min) 136-acre complex with lighted baseball, soccer, football & soccer fields, playground & picnic areas. |