Armand Bayou Nature Center

2,500 acres of bayou wilderness near Clear Lake with pontoon-boat tours, bison, a 1900s farm, and guided night hikes. A quiet counterpart to nearby Space Center Houston.

Insider tip

Weekend pontoon tours are the highlight; reserve online.

Before you go

What they actually say

Admission is $7 for ages 13-59, $5 for ages 4-12, $5 for 60 and over, and free for 3 and under. College students, teachers, active duty military and first responders pay $5 with ID.
Open Wednesday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday noon-5pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.
Last entry is 4pm, an hour before closing. Arriving at 4:30 on a Saturday gets you nothing.
No pets are allowed anywhere on the site, for the safety of both the pet and the resident wildlife.

Read off their own site in Sep 2026. Prices and policies drift, so confirm before you travel.

Located in Clear Lake & Kemah. NASA, the Boardwalk, and the bay.

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