off highway 290, this casual motel across the street from a commercial plaza is a 6-minute walk from the lake and pavilion at bane park, and 6 miles from horse racing at sam houston race park. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a breakfast buffet and parking are available. upgraded rooms add kitchenettes and/or living areas. featuring exterior entrances, the unassuming rooms have microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen tvs and wi-fi William
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park (16 min) Park whose centerpiece is a 64-ft.-tall fountain circulating 11,000 gallons of water every minute. Speedy's Fast Track (10 min) Indoor/outdoor family fun center with Formula 1-style go-karts, arcade games & miniature golf. Art Car Museum (17 min) Museum of elaborately decorated cars & contemporary art with a scrap-metal & chrome exterior. Levy Park (18 min) This classic green space features a softball field & playground, plus a community garden & dog park. Beer Can House (16 min) Guided tours are given at this folk art house built from 1968–1988 using 50,000+ recycled beer cans. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (16 min) 155-acre urban green space offering nature trails, exhibits, workshops & events in various habitats. Memorial Park Conservancy (14 min) Park and running National Museum of Funeral History (20 min) Educational exhibits, memorabilia & artifacts on funerals including items from famous people. Lakewood Church (18 min) Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens (16 min) American decorative arts & paintings displayed in a historic home set in a serene 14-acre garden. Memorial Park (12 min) Expansive city park with lush natural features, popular running trail, golf course & lots of shade. |