Historical Attractions

Location: 29.7592935, -95.3720723 Tags: – historic: building – name: Baker Family Placehosue – playground: playhouse – website: https://www.heritagesociety.org/baker-family-playhouse

Location: 29.7191942, -95.3923081 The Stone Lantern is located in the Japanese Garden within Hermann Park and was a gift from Japan to the city of Houston. This traditional feature symbolizes peace and friendship, marking...

Location: 29.7650091, -95.366009 This elegant outdoor monument along Buffalo Bayou honors the 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush. It features a bronze statue, commemorative plaques, and scenic views of downtown....

Location: 29.557884, -95.0755142 Located near Johnson Space Center, the Nassau Bay Spire is a symbolic landmark celebrating Houston’s role in America’s space exploration history. While not a historical building per se, the spire stands...

Location: 29.7527278, -95.3588489 Tags: – historic: monument – name: Donor Walls

Location: 30.0529263, -95.2490427 Tags: – historic: monument – name: Kingwood Sign

Location: 29.7153634, -95.3960318 Hermann Park is one of Houston’s most cherished public spaces, with roots dating back to the early 20th century. It is home to the Houston Zoo, the Miller Outdoor Theatre, and...

Location: 29.7358006, -95.4613042 The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall is not only a modern marvel but also a symbolic tribute to Houston’s architectural and urban development history. Standing 64 feet tall, this semi-circular fountain in...

Location: 29.762592, -95.3615843 Located in the heart of downtown Houston, the Market Square Monument stands as a tribute to the city’s original town center, which dates back to the 1830s. The square was once...