Lauresa's Guidebook - Porter

Lauresa
Lauresa's Guidebook - Porter

Sightseeing

429 locals recommend
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA Pkwy
429 locals recommend
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr
1102 locals recommend
699 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St
699 locals recommend
The river winds through The Township’s center, spilling into Lake Woodlands and connecting all the attractions along its path. We kayak its waters, dine before its edge, and watch the sun set from its banks. This district offers vibrant nightlife, performing arts, dining, hotels, and outdoor green space.
85 locals recommend
The Woodlands Waterway
Waterway Avenue
85 locals recommend
The river winds through The Township’s center, spilling into Lake Woodlands and connecting all the attractions along its path. We kayak its waters, dine before its edge, and watch the sun set from its banks. This district offers vibrant nightlife, performing arts, dining, hotels, and outdoor green space.

Parks & Gardens

549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drive
549 locals recommend
Urban Green Space, free events, lake, playground, splash fountains
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St
933 locals recommend
Urban Green Space, free events, lake, playground, splash fountains
Near numerous cultural in Museum District and includes gardens, picnic areas and recreational lake
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St
586 locals recommend
Near numerous cultural in Museum District and includes gardens, picnic areas and recreational lake
Located within Memorial Park. Over 5miles of nature trails w/ forest, pond, wetland, &meadow habitat.
188 locals recommend
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway Dr
188 locals recommend
Located within Memorial Park. Over 5miles of nature trails w/ forest, pond, wetland, &meadow habitat.
A favorite among joggers, also features tennis courts, playing fields, fitness center, pool and 6 miles of rec bike trails along bayous.
233 locals recommend
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial Dr
233 locals recommend
A favorite among joggers, also features tennis courts, playing fields, fitness center, pool and 6 miles of rec bike trails along bayous.
97 locals recommend
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial Dr
97 locals recommend
93 locals recommend
Eleanor Tinsley Park
18-3600 Allen Pkwy
93 locals recommend

Historical Sites

An internationally-recognized living history site that authentically preserves and interprets the four-generational storyline of a remarkable Texas family beginning in frontier Texas (1824) and spanning more than 100 years.
11 locals recommend
George Ranch Historical Park
10215 FM 762 Rd
11 locals recommend
An internationally-recognized living history site that authentically preserves and interprets the four-generational storyline of a remarkable Texas family beginning in frontier Texas (1824) and spanning more than 100 years.
The last of the battleships to participate in World War I and II, Battleship Texas became the first battleship memorial museum in the U.S. in 1948.
47 locals recommend
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
One Independence Pkwy
47 locals recommend
The last of the battleships to participate in World War I and II, Battleship Texas became the first battleship memorial museum in the U.S. in 1948.
Observational deck and museum) The San Jacinto Monument is the world's tallest war memorial and the Museum was established both to honor those who fought in the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, and to re-visualize the history of Texas and the Spanish Southwest.
67 locals recommend
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
3523 Independence Pkwy
67 locals recommend
Observational deck and museum) The San Jacinto Monument is the world's tallest war memorial and the Museum was established both to honor those who fought in the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, and to re-visualize the history of Texas and the Spanish Southwest.
The Heritage Society is Houston’s only outdoor, interactive historic museum and park. Nestled in 10 acres of beautiful green parkland in the heart of downtown Houston, The Heritage Society boasts 9 historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905.
18 locals recommend
The Heritage Society
1100 Bagby St
18 locals recommend
The Heritage Society is Houston’s only outdoor, interactive historic museum and park. Nestled in 10 acres of beautiful green parkland in the heart of downtown Houston, The Heritage Society boasts 9 historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905.

Museums & Art

The Health Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is a multi-sensory and ever-evolving interactive experience featuring health science advances and the intricacies and implications of how bodies work.
65 locals recommend
The Health Museum
1515 Hermann Dr
65 locals recommend
The Health Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is a multi-sensory and ever-evolving interactive experience featuring health science advances and the intricacies and implications of how bodies work.
he Center for African American Military History (CAAMH), inc., dba Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM), is dedicated to exploring and displaying the stories and contributions of African Americans in the military. Closed Sun and Mon
56 locals recommend
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
3816 Caroline St
56 locals recommend
he Center for African American Military History (CAAMH), inc., dba Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM), is dedicated to exploring and displaying the stories and contributions of African Americans in the military. Closed Sun and Mon
Ranked as the nation's fourth largest Holocaust museum and fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Charged with educating about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in society, The Holocaust Museum Houston is dedicated to remembering the 6 million Jews and other innocent victims of the Holocaust and honoring the legacy of the survivors.
117 locals recommend
Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline St
117 locals recommend
Ranked as the nation's fourth largest Holocaust museum and fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Charged with educating about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in society, The Holocaust Museum Houston is dedicated to remembering the 6 million Jews and other innocent victims of the Holocaust and honoring the legacy of the survivors.
non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national, and regional art of our time. Founded in 1948, the Museum prides itself on presenting new art and documenting its role in modern life. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
144 locals recommend
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose Blvd
144 locals recommend
non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national, and regional art of our time. Founded in 1948, the Museum prides itself on presenting new art and documenting its role in modern life. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
The Houston Museum of Natural Science, one of the most heavily attended museums in the U.S., features the Wortham Giant Screen Theater, Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, permanent exhibit halls.
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science, one of the most heavily attended museums in the U.S., features the Wortham Giant Screen Theater, Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, permanent exhibit halls.
Established in 1900, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's collection numbers nearly 70,000 works and embraces the art of antiquity to the present
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
979 locals recommend
Established in 1900, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's collection numbers nearly 70,000 works and embraces the art of antiquity to the present
The Health Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is a multi-sensory and ever-evolving interactive experience featuring health science advances and the intricacies and implications of how bodies work.
65 locals recommend
The Health Museum
1515 Hermann Dr
65 locals recommend
The Health Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is a multi-sensory and ever-evolving interactive experience featuring health science advances and the intricacies and implications of how bodies work.
Ranked as the nation's fourth largest Holocaust museum and fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Charged with educating about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in society, The Holocaust Museum Houston is dedicated to remembering the 6 million Jews and other innocent victims of the Holocaust and honoring the legacy of the survivors.
117 locals recommend
Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline St
117 locals recommend
Ranked as the nation's fourth largest Holocaust museum and fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Charged with educating about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in society, The Holocaust Museum Houston is dedicated to remembering the 6 million Jews and other innocent victims of the Holocaust and honoring the legacy of the survivors.
A non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national, and regional art of our time. Founded in 1948, the Museum prides itself on presenting new art and documenting its role in modern life. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
144 locals recommend
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose Blvd
144 locals recommend
A non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national, and regional art of our time. Founded in 1948, the Museum prides itself on presenting new art and documenting its role in modern life. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Things To Do with Kids

Rated the No. 1 children's museum in the U.S. by Parents magazine. The Museum is packed with innovative, interactive bilingual exhibits for kids, ages birth to 12 years, housed in a whimsical Robert Venturi-designed building. *CLOSED Sundays and Monday
377 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz St
377 locals recommend
Rated the No. 1 children's museum in the U.S. by Parents magazine. The Museum is packed with innovative, interactive bilingual exhibits for kids, ages birth to 12 years, housed in a whimsical Robert Venturi-designed building. *CLOSED Sundays and Monday
124 locals recommend
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
21300 I-45
124 locals recommend

Parks and Rec NEARBY

Lake Houston Wilderness Park is a beautiful, lushly forested expanse of nearly 5,000 acres. Most of the park is heavily forested with over 20 miles of trails. The park offers a variety of outdoor experiences for people of all ages including camping, hiking, trail running, swimming spots, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, birding, and fishing. Visitors must bring own bikes, fishing/watercraft equipment
24 locals recommend
Lake Houston Wilderness Park
25840 FM 1485
24 locals recommend
Lake Houston Wilderness Park is a beautiful, lushly forested expanse of nearly 5,000 acres. Most of the park is heavily forested with over 20 miles of trails. The park offers a variety of outdoor experiences for people of all ages including camping, hiking, trail running, swimming spots, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, birding, and fishing. Visitors must bring own bikes, fishing/watercraft equipment
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center is a nature preserve open daily to visitors free of charge. The park features a variety of plant and wildlife species, white sand beaches along Spring Creek, swamps and sloughs with century-old cypress trees, and a pristine floodplain located in a hardwood and pine forest. All features are accessible by over eight miles of paved, handicap-friendly pedestrian trails and several unpaved primitive trails. The Spring Creek Greenway, with over 16 miles of paved trail system along Spring Creek, is also accessible from the park’s Judy Overby Bell Trail and Jones Bender Trai
30 locals recommend
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
20634 Kenswick Dr
30 locals recommend
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center is a nature preserve open daily to visitors free of charge. The park features a variety of plant and wildlife species, white sand beaches along Spring Creek, swamps and sloughs with century-old cypress trees, and a pristine floodplain located in a hardwood and pine forest. All features are accessible by over eight miles of paved, handicap-friendly pedestrian trails and several unpaved primitive trails. The Spring Creek Greenway, with over 16 miles of paved trail system along Spring Creek, is also accessible from the park’s Judy Overby Bell Trail and Jones Bender Trai

Places to Eat NEARBY

American
11 locals recommend
The Union Kitchen Kingwood
23918 US-59
11 locals recommend
American
Steakhouse
39 locals recommend
Texas Roadhouse
13345 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W
39 locals recommend
Steakhouse
Japanese
Airi Poke & Ramen
21372 U.S. 59
Japanese