Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston

#188 among attractions in Houston

Park, Relax in park, Trail

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Buffalo Bayou Park (address: 616 Memorial Heights Dr) is a place located in Houston (Texas state) and belongs to the category of park, relax in park, trail.

It is situated at an altitude of 23 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 29°45'43"N latitude and 95°23'28"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Buffalo Bayou Park is a short distance from the following public transport stations: FlixBus Houston (bus, 32 min walk), McGowen (light rail, 40 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Memorial by Windsor (skyscraper, 4 min walk), Glenwood Cemetery (cemetery, 11 min walk), Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch (tomb, 11 min walk).

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°45'43"N, 95°23'28"W

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616 Memorial Heights DrInner Loop (Neartown - Montrose)Houston 77007 United States

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Buffalo Bayou Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: River Oaks Shopping Center, Scanlan Fountain, Eagle Houston, Glenwood Cemetery.

1.2 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
River Oaks Shopping Center, Houston
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of one of Houston's most prestigious neighborhoods, the River Oaks Shopping Center stands as a beacon of upscale retail and dining. With its art deco architecture harking back to its establishment in 1937, this historic shopping center seamlessly...
1.1 miE
Monuments and statues
Scanlan Fountain, Houston
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston, the Scanlan Fountain stands as a serene landmark amidst the bustling city life. Situated within Sam Houston Park, this elegant fountain was a gift to the city from the Scanlan family, prominent local philanthropists, in the early 20th...
1 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Eagle Houston, Houston
27 min walk • Eagle Houston is a prominent venue within the vibrant city of Houston, United States, known for being a central hub for the LGBTQ community. Established as a leather bar, it has evolved into a space that welcomes a diverse crowd while maintaining its roots in the...
0.4 miNE
Cemetery
Glenwood Cemetery, Houston
11 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery is located in Houston, Texas, United States. Developed in 1871, the first professionally designed cemetery in the city accepted its first burial in 1872.
1.3 miE
Museum, Postmodern architecture
Heritage Plaza, Houston
32 min walk • Heritage Plaza is a postmodern skyscraper located in the Skyline District of downtown Houston, Texas. Standing at 762 feet, the tower is the 5th-tallest building in Houston, the 8th-tallest in Texas, and the 60th-tallest in the United States.
1.1 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Montrose Mining Company, Houston
28 min walk • Montrose Mining Company is a gay bar in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Having opened in March 1978, it is the oldest gay bar in Houston since the closing of EJ's in June 2014. Although it mainly caters to the leather and Levi's subcultures, it is regularly attended by all members of the LGBT community.
0.8 miS
Music venue
Anderson Fair, Houston
21 min walk • Anderson Fair is one of the oldest folk and acoustic music venues in continuous operation in the United States. Located in the Montrose area of Houston, TX, it has been called an "incubator" of musical talent for the folk scene, especially during the folk music heyday of the 1960s-1980s.
0.7 miE
Park, Trail
Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston
18 min walk • Eleanor Tinsley Park is a section of Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, Texas. It was designated on April 20, 1998 in honor of Eleanor Tinsley, who served as a member of the Houston City Council At-Large for 16 years.
1.2 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
River Oaks Theatre, Houston
32 min walk • The River Oaks Theatre is a historic movie theater located in the River Oaks Shopping Center in the Neartown community in Houston, Texas, United States, east of the River Oaks community. The theater has three projection screens; one large screen, downstairs, and two smaller screens, upstairs.
0.6 miNW
Music venue
Rockefeller's, Houston
17 min walk • Rockefeller's is a live music venue located in Houston, Texas.
1.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Houston Fire Museum, Houston
36 min walk • The Houston Fire Museum, also known as the Fire Museum of Houston, is located in the Midtown District of Houston, Texas. The museum contains interactive exhibits and displays featuring antique and modern firefighting paraphernalia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Buffalo Bayou Park?

Nearby attractions include Memorial by Windsor, Houston (4 min walk), Glenwood Cemetery, Houston (11 min walk), Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch, Houston (11 min walk), Star Engraving Company Building, Houston (14 min walk).

How to get to Buffalo Bayou Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buffalo Bayou Park:

Bus

FlixBus Houston • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2240, 2271 (32 min walk)

Light rail

McGowen • Lines: Red (40 min walk)