Boulevard Oaks, Houston

#315 among attractions in Houston

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Boulevard Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston, Texas, United States, containing 21 subdivisions north of Rice University and south of U.S. Highway 59. Developed primarily during the 1920s and 1930s, Boulevard Oaks contains two National Register historic districts, Broadacres and Boulevard Oaks. The Boulevard Oaks Civic Association is the common civic association for all 21 subdivisions. ()

Coordinates: 29°43'37"N, 95°24'13"W

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Inner Loop (University Place)Houston United States

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Boulevard Oaks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel.

0.8 miE
Complex with a renowned art collection
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
21 min walk • The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is one of the most prominent cultural institutions in the United States, located in the heart of Houston, Texas. A beacon of artistic expression and heritage, the museum boasts an extensive collection that spans more than 6,000...
0.9 miE
Renowned dinosaur hall and butterfly house
Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston
22 min walk • The Houston Museum of Natural Science, a cornerstone of cultural and educational experiences in Houston, Texas, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to science education. This prestigious institution, founded in 1909, is located in the heart of Houston's...
0.9 miN
Vast assembly of private art and artifacts
Menil Collection, Houston
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston's vibrant Montrose neighborhood, the Menil Collection stands as a tranquil oasis of art and culture. This remarkable museum, which opened to the public in 1987, houses the impressive private art collection of philanthropists John...
0.9 miNE
Church, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
Rothko Chapel, Houston
22 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Houston, the Rothko Chapel stands as a beacon of tranquility and introspection amidst the urban hustle. This non-denominational chapel, dedicated to modern art, was established in 1971 and has since become a landmark of spiritual...
1 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston
26 min walk • Miller Outdoor Theatre is an outdoor theater for the performing arts in Houston, Texas. It is located on approximately 7.5 acres of land in Hermann Park, at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Houston
19 min walk • Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a not-for-profit institution in the Museum District, Houston, Texas, founded in 1948, dedicated to presenting contemporary art to the public.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, Houston
21 min walk • The Byzantine Fresco Chapel is a part of the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas, near the University of St. Thomas. From February 1997 to February 2012, it displayed the only intact Byzantine frescoes of this size and importance in the entire western hemisphere.
0.8 miE
Museum, Art museum, Garden
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden, Houston
20 min walk • The Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden is a sculpture garden located at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in Houston, Texas, United States.
0.9 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Houston
23 min walk • St. Paul's United Methodist Church is a congregation of the United Methodist Church, founded in 1906 and located in Houston, Texas, in the city's Museum District. St. Paul's is known for its traditional style of worship as embodied by its renowned choir.
0.8 miE
Fountain
Mecom Fountain, Houston
20 min walk • Mecom Fountain is a 1964 fountain designed by Eugene Werlin, located in the traffic circle at the intersection of Main and Montrose streets in Houston, Texas, in the United States.
0.8 miE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Houston
22 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church is a church in the Museum District of Houston, Texas. As of 2012 it had 3,567 members. The church has been located in the Museum District since 1948.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boulevard Oaks?

Nearby attractions include Broadacres, Houston (11 min walk), Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum, Houston (17 min walk), Fondren Library, Houston (17 min walk), Woodson Research Center, Houston (17 min walk).

How to get to Boulevard Oaks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boulevard Oaks:

Light rail

Hermann Park/Rice U • Lines: Red (20 min walk)
Museum District • Lines: Red (24 min walk)

Bus

Shelter C • Lines: 2211 (21 min walk)

Train

M. D. Anderson Station (26 min walk)
Kinder Station (28 min walk)