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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Oaks Estates
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

  • 4.74.1k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 6 pm

A peaceful, educational urban forest with miles of trails, native gardens, and abundant wildlife. Ideal for nature walks, photography, and gentle exercise — visitors can expect well-marked paths, interpretive signage, and family-friendly programs that highlight local ecosystems.

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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center in short

When is Houston Arboretum & Nature Center open?

Every day, 7 AM–6 PM.

When is the best time to visit Houston Arboretum & Nature Center?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is Houston Arboretum & Nature Center?

4501 Woodway Dr,Houston, TX 77024.

Right now · 1:30 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 6 pm
  • Best in the afternoon

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 6 pm
monday
7 AM–6 PM
tuesday
7 AM–6 PM
wednesday
7 AM–6 PM
thursday
7 AM–6 PM
friday
7 AM–6 PM
saturday
7 AM–6 PM
sundayToday
7 AM–6 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
  2. 2 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center · 5 min
  3. 3 Arboretum Lake · 6 min
  4. 4 Memorial Park Hike and Bike Trailhead · 17 min
  5. 5 Giant Leap Coffee · 19 min
4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024(opens the map)DirectionsTo Oaks EstatesCall+17136818433Websitehoustonarboretum.org

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 4.1k reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Morning walks
  • Walking trails
  • Gardens
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly
  • Tourists

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen until 3 pm. Water all day.

Your full outfit
  • SunglassesThe whole time
  • SunscreenUntil 3 pm
  • WaterThe whole time