Houston-area walking tours heat up as temps fall
When the weather cools down in Houston, it’s not a cause for alarm or even a call to bring the heavy jackets out. In fact, it’s a prime opportunity to get outside more and enjoy the breeze and fresh air.
For the most part, Houston unfortunately isn’t a very walkable city as far as running errands and attending events are concerned.
However, the Architecture Center of Houston, in conjunction with the American Institute of Architects, offers various opportunities to explore the city of Houston on foot while experiencing and being entertained by the city in a new way.
These tours explore the architecture, history and design of Houston’s landscape and are each led by an ArCHtrained docent.
All tours take place Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. and select Thursday evenings at 6 p.m., September through May. General admission tickets are $10; tickets for AIA members are $5.
AIA Houston is offering the following tours before the year ends: Museum District Walking Tour, Saturday, Dec. 2
This two-hour walking tour allows visitors to experience the public art, contemporary architecture and impressive landscape design surrounding the area’s 19 museums.
ArCH tour guides will guide visitors while viewing works of art from the early 20th century through today.
This tour meets at the at the Bissonnet Street entrance to the MFAH Sculpture Garden at 5101 Montrose Blvd. Towers and Trees Downtown Walking Tour, Saturday, Dec. 9
This tour allows visitors to enjoy the architecture from Hermann Square and Discovery Green and the surrounding downtown area.
The tour meets at the Gingerbread Build-off next to the Mayor’s Christmas tree by the reflecting pool in Hermann Square at City Hall. Downtown Urban Art Tour, Saturday, Dec. 30
This is the beginning of a series of tours that looks at public art, architecture, place making and urban planning in Houston. The Downtown Part 1 tour includes Market Square Park, Buffalo Bayou and areas west of Main Street. The tour meets on the northeast corner of Market Square Park.
Visit aiahouston.org/v/site-home/ArCH-WalkingTours/3r/ to view next year’s tour list.