History Pontoon Boat Tours
Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance (GHPA) invite you to explore Houston’s birthplace, Allen’s Landing and learn Buffalo Bayou’s role in the city’s development during a guided history hike. Reservations required, cancellations must take place 48 hours prior to the tour.$50 adults. Sat 10-noon & 1-3 (reservations required). Allen’s Landing (Main & Commerce). 713-752-0314/www.buffalobayou.org

Second Saturday Buffalo Bayou Boat Rides
These 30-minute pontoon boat cruises are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family and friends. First come first serve, no reservations, 20 person max per trip. $7 adults, $5 for kids 4-12. Sat 10-2. Sabine Promenade at Sabine St. 713-752-0314/www.buffalobayou.org

Kayak Tours
Join the Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a kayak adventure through Houston’s stunning urban wilderness. Kayak trips are guided by outfitter Larry Mason with North Lake Conroe Paddling Co. Reservations required, cancellations must take place 48 hours prior to the tour. $50 adults. Sun 9:30-11 & 11:30-1. Call for details on where to meet. 713-752-0314/www.buffalobayou.org

Bat Tours by Pontoon Boat
You’ll enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence and learn more about these magnificent flying mammals that share the city with us. Reservations required, cancellations must take place 48 hours prior to the boat tour. Dusk, time depends on day of the month. $35 adults, $20 for kids 4-12. Allen’s Landing (Main & Commerce). 713-752-0314/www.buffalobayou.org

Discover Houston Tours
Ghost tours, tunnel walk & rail tours, architecture tours and more are available. Tour guide Sandra Lord is the resident expert and has been conducting downtown and Houston tours since 1988. Ticket prices vary. 713-222-9255/www.discoverhoustontours.com

Experience Houston Walking Tours
Downtown tours include the Downtown Tunnel System, historic places and panoramic views from the city's best observation spots. Museum District and Texas Medical Center tours include a brief tour of downtown's tunnel system, transit via METRORail and highlights of the two distinct and fascinating districts. Ticket prices vary. Visitors Center, 901 Bagby, 1st floor. 713-465-7415/www.visithoustontexas.com

Heritage Society Historic Homes Tour
Nestled in 19 acres of beautiful green parkland in the heart of downtown Houston, The Heritage Society boasts 8 historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905. Each historic structure is authentically restored to reflect its original magnificence. Learn about the families and the lifestyles that inhabited these historic homes - what life was really like in frontier times for early settlers in Houston. $6 adults, $4 seniors & free for kids under 18. Tue-Sat 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30 & Sun 1 & 2:30. 1100 Bagby. 713-655-1912/www.heritagesociety.org

Minute Maid Park Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Minute Maid Park including; Historic Union Station, Broadcasting booth or press boxes, Astros' or Visitors' Dugout, Luxury suites and much more! $9 adults, $7 seniors & $5 for kids 3-14. Mon-Sat 10, noon & 2. Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford. 713-259-8687/www.astros.com

Toyota Center’s Backstage Tour
The one hour Backstage Tour will take you behind the scenes of Houston’s premier destination for sports and entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to see what the pros see! $7 adults, $5 for kids 12 and under & seniors. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk. 713-758-7715/www.houstontoyotacenter.com