The largest city in Texas has numerous options for people to take photos outdoors. Oh, the places we’ll go!
Here’s a list of options to choose from:
Gardens
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Location: 6000 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Hours: March 1 – October 31, 9 am to 6 pm
November 1 – February 28, 9 am to 5 pm
Parking: Free
![](https://theargallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Aldine-Botanic-Garden-1-1024x768.jpg)
Location: 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX 77338
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parking: Free
Elegant
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Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Location: 2800 Post Oak Boulevard
Hours: Every day, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Parking: Garage parking fee
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Location: 1100-1102 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004
Hours Anytime
Parking: Meter parking fee
Parks
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Location: 6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Parking: Free / Meter Parking fee
![](https://theargallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Buffalo-Bayou-Park-1024x1024.jpg)
Location: 1800 Allen Pkwy &, Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77019
Hours: 6 am – 9 p.m
Parking: Public (105-B Sabine Street) & Metered parking
Bridges
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The Carruth Bridge
Location: 1400 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77019
Hours: Anytime
Parking: Metered parking
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Sabine Street Bridge
Location: Buffalo Bayou Walk, Houston, TX 77019
Hours: Anytime
Parking: Free & Metered
Paid Locations
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Location: 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005-1892
Registration and location fee: $100 (does not include photo session cost)
![](https://theargallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Gardens-1024x1024.jpg)
McGovern Centennial Garden
Locations: 1500 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004
Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A permit is required for this location
Locations not available
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Helen’s Park no longer allows public photography
Location: 7301 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025
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