Marathons & half marathons
One of the most popular outdoor activities in Houston, is running! Chevron Houston hosts the marathon every year and they have done a great job with it. For a full list of marathon and half marathons happening around the Houston area, click here.
Biking for outdoor activities in Houston
You can rent a bike from one of the city’s many B-Cycle stations. You’ll notice them around the parks, like the zoo and Hermann Park. They are just bike stands with a computer station to rent them out. Such a great option to change up your workout. In order to easily find a bike rental in Houston for your outdoor activities, you can download this app and it locates them for you.
Trails @ Buffalo Bayou
I love that Buffalo Bayou has so many walking, hiking, biking trails for the residents of Houston. It’s an amazing chance to escape the city life without actually leaving the city. Here is a great site to help you figure out which trails are perfect for you!
Houston Arboretum
I actually wrote a blog post about this outdoor activity in Houston, because it is one of my favorite spots to visit, for adults and kids. Really, anyone wanting to enjoy the outdoors will enjoy this. They have a ton of outdoor activities in Houston that interest anyone of any age.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
The hilltop lawn seating is my personal favorite, because it’s just so relaxing. However, if you aren’t into picnic style seating or bringing your own chairs, you can reserve seats under the covered portion of the theatre. They have free performances regularly, including plays, concerts, and children’s performances. They offer a little bit of something, for everyone at this outdoor activity in Houston.
Discovery Green has a bunch of outdoor activities in Houston
Dozens of outdoor activities in Houston, at this location alone. During the winter, they even have an ice skating rink, and I highly recommend it! It’s fun as a date night, kid friendly activity, or even just getting some relaxation and exercise in for the day. Each season though, they rotate their events and offer new things all the time.
Hermann Park offers many outdoor activities in Houston
With a 445 acre park, outdoor activities in Houston are not limited. In Hermann Park, the sky is the limit. There is golfing, zoo adventures, walking, biking, a train ride, concerts, paddle boating, & bird watching just to name a few of those activities.
Speaking of Hermann Park, it is one of my favorite locations for photography. I am a professional family & wedding photographer and would love to document your most precious moments in life. If you want to chat, please reach out so we can see if we are the perfect fit.
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