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Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

1 Westcott Street, Houston, TX 77007 (Washington Ave./ Memorial Park)
713-639-7750
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Ranked #8 of 150 attractions in Houston
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens, Art Museums
Description: This museum contains one of the finest collections of 18th and 19th century decorative arts in the country.
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Katy, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The gardens at Bayou Bend are a treasure. Walking through the pathways and sitting on a hidden bench or watching a fountain are great ways to spend a lazy afternoon either with family, friends or on your own.

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Houston, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We toured the gardens only and they were immaculate. This should be on your list of things to see while in Houston.

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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

The gardens are absolutely beautiful. We went in early April and things were not quite yet in full bloom however the garden was still phenomenal! I believe we paid $10.00 for the two of us.

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Make sure you note when it opens! For example, it does not open until 1pm on Sundays. It is a gorgeous place to go to escape the city. Beautiful green shrubbery and flowers, it would be fun to bring food and picnic here.

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

This is a truly beautiful treasure that is underappreciated in Houston. It holds one of the most important collections of American furniture, tableware, pottery, silver pieces, glassware, and paintings anywhere, covering from 1600s to around 1870s. Docents are very knowledgeable and friendly. Not to be missed.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This beautiful 1920s mansion built by the daughter of the first native born governor of Texas is crammed with American furniture, porcelain, glass, and paintings, dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries. These items are lovely to look at and their history is fascinating to learn about from the charming and informative docents. The 14-acre gardens are gorgeous too.... More

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Orange, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

This collection of American art and furniture is one of the best in the entire country. Miss Ima was a discriminating connoisseur with a fantastic eye and she left an amazing legacy with this home and gardens. Can't wait to visit again.

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

This place has a beautiful garden. I think one can spend hours just sitting on a bench. It is very peaceful and tasteful. If you are there it is worth of visiting the house too, but the house is nothing comparatively to the garden. I think it is great place for a couple. Make sure that the day of your... More

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See 6 more reviews by TravelFan_Ann for Houston
Louisville, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

My husband and I had a couple of hours to kill in Houston before catching our flight home, so I checked this site for ideas. We're glad we found this beautiful spot! We ended up only having time for the garden, but we enjoyed it tremendously. The azaleas were on the way out, so we didn't see it in full... More

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Klein, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Elegant home and grounds once owned I believe by the Hogg family. Beautiful! There are tours available and the gardens are especially pretty in the spring.

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