About us
City Walks Houston is a walking group that offers members an up close view of the city with 6-7 mile hikes exploring the parks, neighborhoods, and bayous around us. In addition to hikes, City Walks Houston arranges occasional tours of the parts of our community that you never see from behind the steering wheel. City Walks Houston is for active people who want to see more of this place and meet others so inclined.
Upcoming events
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City Walk Parks And Meditation - Montrose To Midtown ~ 6 Miles
Menil Park, 1423 Branard St, Houston, TX, USIn the middle of the hustle and bustle of town there are several peaceful spots of serene beauty which invite relaxation, reflection, and meditation. Spoiler alert: there will be no meditation during our walk, but you will be introduced to great spots to come back to later and achieve your nirvana.
Parking: Street parking on W Main, Colquitt, Loretto, and other streets around the Menil. Please come early to find a spot, it might be busy on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, so prepare to park at some distance. DO NOT USE THE MENIL PARKING LOT. It is for museum goers.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. The weather is cooler now but your body still need the hydration. Let someone know if you are having a hard time. Light-colored and loose fitting clothing are recommended. For more information about hiking check out this very useful hiking website: https://www.hatsandmore.org/
Our organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness needed to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Use common sense and follow the best practices to prevent the transmission of COVID.Gathering Place:
Menil Park (1423 Branard St.), near the big statue on the lawn.
Call or text Nomi 281-250-0305 if you need help.The Walk:
The walk is mainly pavement, with sun and shade. We will walk through the beautifully landscaped areas around the Menil Collection to the communal garden of Mandell Park, and back to the Rothko meditation pool and reflection garden.
From there we will continue to the University of Saint Thomas, to admire the white and gold chapel of St. Basil, and follow the maze in the memorial garden behind it.
A short detour to see the golden dome and the Saints on the walls of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, before crossing the Spur and walking to Baldwin Park. Watch for trains as we cross the Metro lines to reach Midtown park on Main and Anita, and for several murals along the way. From there we will thread our way back to the Menil.More information:
There are restrooms at The Menil at our starting point (free admission). A couple of porta potties in Midtown park. That's all folks!Weather Forecast:
After Hike:
Southern Yankee Crafthouse, 1312 W Alabama22 attendees
City Walk Midtown Boba Tea Crawl, ~6.5 miles
McGovern Centennial Gardens, 1500 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004, USA, Houston, TX, USRefreshing and curiously chewy?? Boba tea is a cultural phenomenon, growing in popularity since 2010 in the US. The eponymous drink is a tea based drink that usually includes a chewy component, the boba! Also known as as tapioca or pearl, these little starchy balls are sweetened and provide a fun spongy and chewy texture. The beverage is commonly in the form of milk tea, and can be made in many different flavors.
Today on our walk, we will stroll pass several tea shops and restaurant that include boba tea on their menu. Some of the more famous chains include Feng Cha, Gong Cha, and Kung Fu Tea, which originate the National Boba Tea Day in April.
The heat in Texas is always a concern so let someone know if you are having a hard time. For more information about hiking check out this very useful hiking website: https://www.hatsandmore.org/
Our organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness needed to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Bring and wear a mask when not hiking and follow the best practices to prevent the transmission of COVID.Gathering Place:
McGovern Centennial Gardens
1500 Hermann Dr.
Directions to McGovern Centennial Gardens
Lots of free street parking, neighborhood parking and parking at the Judson Robinson Community Center at 2020 Hermann Drive just down the street.
Directions to Judson RobinsonThe Hike:
The walk is mostly paved and is a mix of sun and shade.Weather Forecast:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.7161&lon=-95.3902Hike map is in the photos.
Optional After Hike Event:
Kokee Kitchen
1801 Binz St Ste 120, Houston, TX 77004
Menu includes boba drinks!
Direction to Kokee Kitchen
Also in the same center are Barnaby's Cafe, Fadi's Mediterranean Eatery, and Slip Sliders across the street. Plenty of options for everyone!13 attendees
City Walk Astroturf, 7 miles
St. Arnold's Brewery, 2000 Lyons, Houston, TX, USIn case you did not get enough Astroturf with the weekend's sports, our walk today goes looking for it downtown. Originally called ChemGrass in 1964, the named changed with its use in the Astrodome, then brand new and for a short while the largest domed stadium in the world. We have seen this grass-like outdoor rug all over the city on these walks: yards, parks, dog parks, football stadii and businesses. Today we are going to see some more.
We will be starting at St Arnold's Brewing, There is plenty of safe parking around St Arnold's.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AstroTurf
Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. The heat in Texas is always a concern so let someone know if you are having a hard time. For more information about hiking check out this very useful hiking website: https://www.hatsandmore.org/
Our organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness needed to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Bring and wear a mask when not hiking and follow the best practices to prevent the transmission of COVID.Gathering Place:
2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
Directions to St ArnoldsCall or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.
The Walk:
Train ride out, walk back. The trail is 95% paved and is a mix of sun and shade.Weather Forecast:
The weather downtownHike map is in the photos.
After Hike Event:
St Arnold's Brewing
2000 Lyons Avenue8 attendees
Past events
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