The Orange Show & Smither Park
2402 Munger St, Houston, TX 77023
A postman's hand-built monument to the orange, next door to a half-acre park built entirely from mosaic scrap by 300 artists. The birthplace of Houston's Art Car Parade.
Insider tip
Smither Park is free and always open; the Orange Show has limited weekend hours.
Located in EaDo. East Downtown: soccer, murals, and breweries.
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