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McGovern Lake — Attraction in Houston

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McGovern Lake
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McGovern Lake is an 8-acre lake in Houston's Hermann Park, in the U.S. state of Texas.
Nearby attractions
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Hermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Hermann Park Lake Plaza
6100 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Japanese Garden
6000 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Pioneer Memorial Obelisk
Pioneer Memorial Obelisk, 6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Bird Island at Hermann Park
6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Hermann Park
Hermann Park Railroad, Houston, TX 77030
Nearby restaurants
Sunday Press | Hermann Park
6104 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Bodegas Taco Shop
1200 Binz St #160, Houston, TX 77004
Elements Grill
5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Fia's Pizzeria
1200 Binz St #130, Houston, TX 77004
Lucille's
5512 La Branch St, Houston, TX 77004
Kokee Kitchen - Houston
1801 Binz St Suite 120, Houston, TX 77004
MF Sushi
1401 Binz St #100, Houston, TX 77004
Monarch
5701 Main St, Houston, TX 77005, United States
Granger's Restaurant & Bar
1200 Binz St Suite120, Houston, TX 77004
Starbucks
6400 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Nearby hotels
ZaSpa Houston Museum District
5701 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
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McGovern Lake

Houston, TX 77030
4.7(19)
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McGovern Lake is an 8-acre lake in Houston's Hermann Park, in the U.S. state of Texas.

Outdoor
Relaxation
Scenic
Family friendly
Pet friendly
attractions: Houston Zoo, Hermann Park Railroad, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park Lake Plaza, Japanese Garden, Hermann Park, Pioneer Memorial Obelisk, Bird Island at Hermann Park, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Hermann Park, restaurants: Sunday Press | Hermann Park, Bodegas Taco Shop, Elements Grill, Fia's Pizzeria, Lucille's, Kokee Kitchen - Houston, MF Sushi, Monarch, Granger's Restaurant & Bar, Starbucks
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Nearby attractions of McGovern Lake

Houston Zoo

Hermann Park Railroad

Miller Outdoor Theatre

Hermann Park Lake Plaza

Japanese Garden

Hermann Park

Pioneer Memorial Obelisk

Bird Island at Hermann Park

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Hermann Park

Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo

4.6

(15.2K)

Open 24 hours
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Hermann Park Railroad

Hermann Park Railroad

4.7

(496)

Open 24 hours
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Miller Outdoor Theatre

Miller Outdoor Theatre

4.8

(2.8K)

Open 24 hours
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Hermann Park Lake Plaza

Hermann Park Lake Plaza

4.8

(82)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

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Custom Candle Making Class in Houston Boutique
Fri, Dec 5 • 11:00 AM
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Tour Houston Culture on a Hip-Hop Party Bike
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Sat, Dec 6 • 2:30 PM
Houston, Texas, 77004
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The Art of Candle-making
The Art of Candle-making
Fri, Dec 5 • 12:00 PM
Houston, Texas, 77098
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Nearby restaurants of McGovern Lake

Sunday Press | Hermann Park

Bodegas Taco Shop

Elements Grill

Fia's Pizzeria

Lucille's

Kokee Kitchen - Houston

MF Sushi

Monarch

Granger's Restaurant & Bar

Starbucks

Sunday Press | Hermann Park

Sunday Press | Hermann Park

3.6

(34)

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Bodegas Taco Shop

Bodegas Taco Shop

4.3

(1.1K)

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Elements Grill

Elements Grill

3.0

(18)

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Fia's Pizzeria

Fia's Pizzeria

4.5

(367)

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Reviews of McGovern Lake

4.7
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4.0
3y

Very nice public space, with plenty of ducks, and birds to enjoy. There's also pedal boats available to rent. Currently, there is construction on-site that on occasion disrupts the peaceful ambience. It's estimated completion according to the site is 2024, just something to keep in mind.

Some of the duck species you'll find at the lake include:

1️⃣ Muscovy Duck 2️⃣ American Peking 3️⃣ Black-Bellied Whistling Duck 4️⃣...

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5.0
6y

It's just next to Houston Zoo gate within Herman Park. You can enjoy a nice pedal boat ride and relax having a picnic with kids while birds...

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5.0
2y

Beautiful small lake with paddleboats for rent and tons of ducks. Great for a fun day with the family. Parking may be limited on busy...

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Very nice public space, with plenty of ducks, and birds to enjoy. There's also pedal boats available to rent. Currently, there is construction on-site that on occasion disrupts the peaceful ambience. It's estimated completion according to the site is 2024, just something to keep in mind. Some of the duck species you'll find at the lake include: 1️⃣ Muscovy Duck 2️⃣ American Peking 3️⃣ Black-Bellied Whistling Duck 4️⃣ Egyptian Goose
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Beautiful small lake with paddleboats for rent and tons of ducks. Great for a fun day with the family. Parking may be limited on busy days (weekends).
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Very nice public space, with plenty of ducks, and birds to enjoy. There's also pedal boats available to rent. Currently, there is construction on-site that on occasion disrupts the peaceful ambience. It's estimated completion according to the site is 2024, just something to keep in mind. Some of the duck species you'll find at the lake include: 1️⃣ Muscovy Duck 2️⃣ American Peking 3️⃣ Black-Bellied Whistling Duck 4️⃣ Egyptian Goose
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Beautiful small lake with paddleboats for rent and tons of ducks. Great for a fun day with the family. Parking may be limited on busy days (weekends).
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