The body of water became Buffalo Bayou. Perhaps he liked alliteration? By the time a foundational map labeled “The City of Houston” was commissioned by city founders in 1836, numbered ...

Spotting the bayou's juvenile alligators was a highlight for those who opted for a boat cruise. Located about 25 miles southeast of downtown Houston, the Armand Bayou Nature Center sits about a 5 ...

In the former home of prominent local philanthropist Ima Hogg, visitors can browse the collection of American decorative arts and paintings of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The Bayou Bend ...