Houston, Texas, offers a bevy of attractions. While trying new restaurants and taking in the sights is fun, however, it can be expensive. Houston has many free attractions to have you contemplating art, getting exercise and communing with nature. From sculpture gardens to arboretums, there is something for everyone among Houston's attractions.
Sculpture Garden
The Lily and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden is part of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. This vast outdoor expanse features works of art from great 19th- and 20th-century sculptors. Envisioned and created by the famed sculptor Isamu Noguchi in 1986, this garden is now considered the prettiest acre in Houston. Between the fresh air and the breathtaking surroundings, this garden makes it easy to take a refreshing walk on a sunny day.
Hermann Park
The sprawling expanse of Hermann Park makes for a fun place to spend an afternoon. Hermann Park offers places to walk and run, as well as art exhibitions and sprawling greens. The park also houses the Houston Zoo, an outdoor theater and a garden center. You can stroll through the Japanese gardens or play a round of golf.
Arboretums
With the slogan "Nature awaits!" the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center offers a place to take a brisk hike among the wilderness. Located on 155 acres, this natural beauty offers classes, a discovery room and more than five miles of hiking trails. While admission is free, the arboretum greatly appreciates donations. The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to dusk.
Museums
From cathedrals to galleries, there are 11 free museums in Houston and many more that offer weekly free times. While each museum is open at different times, the website Houston Museum District offers complete information. Included is whether parking is free and what other attractions the museums offer.
Flea Markets
The trader's village is a large, open-air flea market. Every weekend this village opens itself up to thousands of visitors looking for one-of-a-kind rarities or simply window shopping. In addition to the flea market, trader's village also boasts of barbecue cook-offs, Cajun festivals and summer concerts.
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