It’s easy to take for granted just how cool Hermann Park is if you live in Houston. On those rare days when it doesn’t feel like the world is melting, there’s no better place to be outside. Not sure how to spend a day with company? If they enjoy zoos, gardens, paddle boats, jogging trails, picnics or golfing, you’re all set. You can also catch a show at one of the best venues in Houston, Miller Outdoor Theatre, or ride what may very well be the best miniature train in Texas. Yes, shopping and eating are fun, too, but Hermann Park is an easy way to show out-of-towners that Houston is more than just sprawl.
This article appears in Work Hard, Play Hard.