Memorial Park Golf Course is known as one of the best municipal courses in the nation and is visited by more than 60,000 patrons each year. The course originally began as a 9-hole course with sand greens, built near the hospital at Camp Logan for use by convalescent soldiers (1912). In 1935, following the closing of the hospital, golf course architect John Bredemus redesigned the course. It opened in July of 1936 and, according to legend, John Bredemus remarked that this was his “greatest golf course ever.”

Through the years, the course has hosted many famous golfers, including Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Jimmy Demaret. It was the home of the Houston Open from 1951 to 1963. In 1994, on behalf of Mayor Bob Lanier, Houston Park Board member Nancy Reynolds began a campaign to restore the golf course. Great effort went to preserving its historical quality while allowing for proper maintenance for the future of the course. In 1995, the newly renovated 600-acre course opened with a lighted driving range, putting and chipping greens, and a beautiful new clubhouse facility.

There are several other great golf courses in Houston that are worth checking out as well. Some include:

Hermann Park Golf Course - Hermann Park | Houston, TX (hermannparkgc.com)

Champions Golf Club - Home - Champions Golf Club

Cypresswood Golf Club - Houston Golf Club: Lessons, Tee Times, & Fittings | Cypresswood

Gleannloch Pines Golf Club - Gleannloch Pines Golf Club | Spring, TX – An Unforgettable Experience (golfgleannlochpines.com)

Augusta Pines Golf Club - Augusta Pines Golf Club | Spring, TX – An Unforgettable Experience (golfaugustapines.com)

A top destination and Smithsonian affiliate, discover over 400 space artifacts, immersive exhibits, and captivating experiences that celebrate the rich history and exciting future of America’s human space-flight program.

The Museum District is a fantastic place to explore. Check out the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (where Emma used to work) or the Museum of Natural Science. The Children's Museum and The Menil Collection are great options as well!

Check out Houston's professional baseball team, the Houston Astros, at Daikin Park! The Astros play at home against the Seattle Mariners on 5/22, 5/23, and 5/24!

If you like beer, Houston has some really great breweries! We suggest checking out St. Arnold's Brewery (pictured), 8th Wonder Brewery and Distillery, Karbach Brewing Co, and more.

Once the hub of the city’s U.S. mail system, the long-abandoned USPS headquarters in Houston has been transformed into a dynamic mixed-use complex expanding the city’s vibrant downtown. Eat at the food hall, explore the five-acre urban rooftop park, or attend one of the many events held at Post from farmer's markets to concerts to yoga classes.

Hermann Park is a 445-acre urban park in Houston, Texas, situated at the southern end of the Museum District. The park is located immediately north of the Texas Medical Center and Brays Bayou, east of Rice University, and slightly west of the Third Ward. Hermann Park is home to numerous cultural institutions including the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theatre, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Hermann Park Golf Course.

Take a day trip to Galveston! One hour south of Houston, you will find the historic seaside town of Galveston, TX. Relax by the beach, tour the historic homes and buildings, check out one of the many museums, or explore the shops in the Strand Historic District. Kids can enjoy Moody Gardens as well as Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park.