Sam Houston Park
Houston's oldest park, where ten 19th-century historic houses stand in striking contrast to the glass skyscrapers behind them.
Opened in 1899 as the city's first park, it sits on the western edge of downtown. The Texas Heritage Society moved ten historic buildings dating from 1823 to 1905 here, including log cabins, a church, and Victorian homes, and you can sign up for guided tours inside them. The old houses on the lawn set against the glass-curtain-wall skyscrapers make a classic photo. The park is free, while guided tours have a fee. It is right next to the east end of Buffalo Bayou Park.
Opening hours
All day (historic building tours Tue–Sat)
Nearby sights
- Downtown Aquarium, Houston
- Houston Theater District
- POST Houston
- Buffalo Bayou Park
- Discovery Green
- Daikin Park
- Rothko Chapel
- The Menil Collection