Bayou Roots Walking Tour

Head to the heart of downtown to discover the history of Buffalo Bayou and Houston!

This engaging walking tour recounts / explores the development of the city we know today through an exploration of architecture, ecology, public art, and more. Experience fascinating historic buildings, witness the formation of a new Mexican Free-tailed Bat colony, and uncover a few local secrets all along the unique bayou trails winding through downtown Houston.

Cost: 12 and over: $5 / Children under 12: Free

Duration: 9 - 10:30am (90 minutes / 1.5 miles)

Meeting Location: Allen’s Landing Park at Main St (1005 Commerce St)

Comfortable clothing, good walking shoes and sun protection, and a water bottle are recommended. Walks held every first Saturday of the month through December.

You may also like the following events from Buffalo Bayou Partnership:

• This Wednesday, 25th February, 06:30 pm, Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk in Houston
• This Saturday, 28th February, 09:00 am, Bayou Roots Walking Tour in Houston
• Next month, 21st March, 07:00 am, 2026 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta presented by Gillman Subaru in Houston

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