Haven't been there since the drought but I really enjoyed walking the trails with my nephew when he was little. It's amazing how quiet and serene it is considering it's so much inside the city. Where good walking shoes.

I spent a morning here and could have easily extended it to a whole day. As an avid birder, I enjoyed adding new species to my list and wandering through the trails. Aside from birds, I also spotted turtles, snakes, and squirrels. Trails are well maintained and labelled with clear signage. No admission fee, but donate a few dollars if... More

We usually visit the arboretum at least two or three times per year. It's just so unbelievably peaceful in there. It's also a great place to take the kids or just get out with the dog. It always feels like a new place each time we go...from taking different paths, going in different seasons, to seeing the impact of extreme... More

With the horrific drought, it did fell many of the trees but where else can you escape the traffic and noise and still be in the loop. A great place to see wildlife and just wander around.

It is very nice for walks, Has also accomodations for all kinds of parties. I went to a baby shower there and it was really nice with a view of the out doors.

This is a great outdoor experience in the heart of Houston's delightful Memorial Park. The staff is very knowledgeable and the exhibits are interesting. Great place to go for a relaxing walk within walking distance of Houston's Uptown District that includes the Galleria Mall.

The Arboretum is a nice refuge for walking in the woods, close to the Galleria. There are no joggers or bicyclists. Often find interesting birds; various woodpeckers, wrens, warblers, hummingbirds, Brown Thrashers, and nesting Screech Owls. Check out the new multi-sensory Palmetto Trail across the parking lot from the main building.

Arboretum implies something so much grander than this is - essentially you're looking at a smallish woodland/ bayou area. The docents are keen and well-informed on what there is in the surroundings, but there aren't usually many creatures to be seen, and the variety of flora is fairly limited. It's a good field trip for Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts,... More

The Arboretum is a wonderful place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Houston and wander in an urban forest. The trails take you through trees and clearings and to observation paltforms to see Buffalo Bayou and life in and on the water. A great getaway for families with young children. Bring mosquito repellent if it been raining.