5 Underrated Points of Interest in Houston, TX

While Houston boasts many beautiful attractions, there are some areas that are, in my opinion, quite underrated.

If you're a native Houstonian or a visitor and have never been to these attractions, I think they are very well worth a trip.

1. ROSEMONT PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

Everyone wishes to have a good view of Downtown Houston. The Rosemont Pedestrian Bridge is one of the best kept secrets for the hero shot of the skyline. The bridge was built to connect nearby areas, such as Montrose, and to allow access to Buffalo Bayou's 200-acre park, as well as to create a new tree-top vista of Buffalo Bayou and Houston's downtown skyscrapers. The bridge also provides easy access to Spotts Park, Cleveland Park, Memorial Drive, and the Buffalo Bayou trail systems.

2. CULLEN SCULPTURE GARDEN

The Cullen Sculpture Garden in Montrose is an outdoor extension of Houston's Museum of Fine Arts. This acre features trees, sloping walls, and outdoor sculptures by artists including Louise Bourgeois, Henri Matisse, and Joan Miró. The garden was designed by sculptor Isamu Noguchi, who sought to take a different approach to the typical image of a gardenframed by concrete walls varying in height, the sculptures are supplemented by native trees, bamboo, and flowering crepe myrtle.

3. SMITHER PARK

Smither Park has a distinct type of beauty in store for you. The park, located on the East End of town, features the work of hundreds of artisans from across the country, many of whom used repurposed materials to create colorful mosaic marvels. A 400-foot memory wall, an amphitheater, a meditation area, a covered pavilion, an interactive sculpture, and other amenities are also available. Smither Park frequently hosts events such as concerts and movie screenings if you're searching for something to do.

4. ARMAND BAYOU

Everything is bigger in Texas, so it's no surprise that Houston's Armand Bayou has one of the largest urban wilderness areas in the country. The bayou ecosystem is spectacular, with 2,500 acres of natural wetlands forest, prairie, and marsh ecosystems. Keep a look out for any of the 370 species who call the area home. There's also the Bison Observation Deck, a children's discovery area, and the Martyn Farm Site, which dates back to 1890s Texas.

5. WAUGH BRIDGE BAT COLONY

A journey to see hundreds of thousands of bats in one spot may not sound like your typical tourism excursion, but it is must-see. Mexican free-tailed bats can be found at the Waugh Bridge Bat Colony at night. In contrast to other bat colonies that travel south for the winter, these species live in Houston all year. The bats can be seen from the observation platform at Buffalo Bayou Park. Remember, no camera flashes or bright lights, no loud noises, and no touching grounded bats for any reason.

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