Out of the major cities in Texas, Bayou City is the least nature-oriented. You might not think there exists a waterfall in Houston, but you're actually wrong.
While we aren't like Austin, which has access to tons of beautiful water features right in the middle of the city; or like San Antonio with a literal river running through the whole thing, we just have ugly Buffalo Bayou to look at every day. We Houstonians took matters into our hands and made a few of our own water features.
Here's a fool-proof list of all the waterfalls you can visit in the Houston area.
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall
Address: 2800 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
Why You Need To Go: This iconic landmark is massive with 11,000 gallons of water per minute cascading down the wall. It makes for the coolest Instagram pictures.
McGovern Centennial Gardens Waterfall
Address: 1500 Hermann Dr., Houston, TX 77004
Why You Need To Go: The gardens inside Hermann Park have a huge waterfall with a winding staircase. You can get a pretty good view of the park, the medical center, and the downtown skyline from the top.
The Waterfall At Oyester Creek Park
Address: 4033 State Highway 6 S., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Why You Need To Go: This realistic-looking waterfall isn't located within Houston proper, however, it's still artificial and only takes less than 30 minutes to get to from downtown.
The Waterfalls at Sesquicentennial Park
The waterfalls at Sesquicentennial Park.
Address: 400 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002
Why You Need To Go: Right off of downtown, the noise of the rushing turquoise water that rolls off these stairs is hard to miss while strolling through the promenade of Sesquicentennial Park.
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Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham Park Waterfalls
Address: Holcombe and Main Houston, TX 77030
Why You Need To Go: The fountains located in the Medical Center aren't your typical waterfall, but they sure are relaxing to sit by in the ivy-covered shaded areas in the park.
The Dandelion Fountain
Address: 18-3600 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019
Why You Need To Go: While this isn't your average waterfall, it's honestly so much better. This water fountain sits in the middle of Allen Parkway, and you can even see a rainbow when the sun hits it at just the right angle.
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