🌳 Hermann Park: Houston’s Secret Garden (With a Mini Train! 🚂) 📸

This lush oasis is free to explore and practically spills into the Houston Zoo’s entrance. 🦒 Pro tip: It’s basically Rice University’s front yard! 🎓 📸 Instagram Gold Grassy Fields & Fountains: Perfect for picnics, yoga, or lounging like a local. 🧘♀️ Sam Houston Statue: Pay respects to Texas’ founding father near the park’s entrance. 🗽 Mini Washington DC Vibes: A granite monument and plaza mirror the National Mall—ideal for wedding photos! 👰 🚂 Highlight: The Train! All Aboard!: A 12-inch-gauge railway loops the park. 🛤️ Price: 3.75perrideor7.50 for an all-day pass. 💸 Why It’s Awesome: Real tracks, vintage cars, and scenic views = pure nostalgia. 📸 💡 Pro Tips Zoo Combo: Visit the zoo and park in one day. 🦁🌳 Train Times: Check schedules online—trains run weekends + some weekdays. ⏰ #HoustonParks #FreeFun #TrainLovers #HoustonPhotography 🌸