160-acre park along the bayou — biking, kayaking, the Cistern (former drinking water reservoir, now art venue).
Local tip: Rent kayaks at Buffalo Bayou Paddling. Cistern tours are surreal.
Address: 1800 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX, Houston, United States
Tickets: Free
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