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Bayou Bend

Bayou Bend
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Type of Site
Castles, Palaces, Historic Homes, City Parks & Gardens
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Art, Local Culture, History, Architecture, Photography, Outdoors, Fashion
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Price: $5-$10
House: $10 adults; $8.50 seniors and students w/id; $5 children (10-17). Gardens: $3 adults; free for children 9 and under.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Notes: Call ahead to make arrangements.
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Bayou Bend

Ima Hogg's historic mansion


Family Time Must See

Address: Phone:
1 Westcott St
Houston, TX 77007
+1 713 639 7750
Fax: +1 713 639 7770

Description

This 28-room mansion is the former home of Ima Hogg, a famous philanthropist. Visitors can wander through 14 acres of woodlands and formal gardens, or check out the house that contains 4,800 various works of art. This art represents the American style from colonial to mid-nineteenth century. The house is a lovely lifestyle museum of that century. One warning though—children under 10 can wander the gardens but are not allowed in the house. Garden tours: USD3 Adult, Free for Children under 11. House tours: USD10 Adult; USD8.50 Seniors over 54; USD5 Children 10-18.


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Times & Dates

Open Hours: Gardens: 10a-5p Tue-Sat; 1p-5p Sun; House: 10a-4p Tue-Fri; 10a-11:15a Sat; 1p-5p Sat-Sun
Notes: Gardens: 10am-5pm Tue-Sat; 1pm-5pm Sun; House: 10-11:30am, 1-2:45pm Tue-Fri; 10am-11:15am Sat; 1pm-5pm Sat-Sun
Visit Time: 1hr-2hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 10 are not admitted into the house for Guided tours (Tues-Sat morning). Children are allowed on Saturday and Sunday afternoon hours for self-guided tours.
Price: $5-$10
Price Notes: House: $10 adults; $8.50 seniors and students w/id; $5 children (10-17). Gardens: $3 adults; free for children 9 and under.
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD

Exposure

Indoor with no climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Motorbike/Scooter
Parking Availability: Yes


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