Journey back to Houston’s origins in the late 1800s with local historian and author Louis Aulbach. Learn more about the important individuals and families along Buffalo Bayou who helped shape Houston.
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership in celebrating the holiday season with 30-minute pontoon boat rides along Buffalo Bayou served up with plenty of decorations, music and cheer!
Time: 5pm– 8 pm (30-minute boat rides) The last tour departs at 7:30 pm. Cost: $7 for adults/$5 for children (ages 4–12) Cash only; payment taken when boarding. Saturday, December 17 Weather permitting. No reservations are taken for these tours. They are first come, first serve. Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership in celebrating the holiday season with 30-minute pontoon […]
Cupid Cruise - Hop aboard the Spirit of the Bayou for a cozy cruise with your special Valentine! Bubbly beverages and sweet bites will be provided during a romantic boat ride in the evening with spectacular views of downtown Houston.
Cupid Cruise - Hop aboard the Spirit of the Bayou for a cozy cruise with your special Valentine! Bubbly beverages and sweet bites will be provided during a romantic boat ride in the evening with spectacular views of downtown Houston.
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with another Saint….St. Arnold Brewery. Toast to all things Irish as you enjoy tasty brew from our friends at St. Arnold’s and pizza bites.
Enjoy BBP’s pontoon boat and cruise along Houston’s historic waterway.
Aboard BBP's pontoon boat, take a look back to the late 1800s when Houston was founded with Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginnings. Louis will share stories of the Allen brothers and provide historical information about the people, places and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.
Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historical significance of this industrial stretch and Houston as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston.
Our Spring Foodie Floats schedule begins with a winemaker experience on BBP’s pontoon boat! Ryan Levy and Ian Eastveld—sommeliers, winemakers, wine educators and Le Cordon Bleu trained chefs—will lead guests through a discussion and tasting of their award-winning wines while taking in exceptional views of Buffalo Bayou’s lush landscape. Learn more about Nice Winery's wine-making and vineyards in advance.
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Weather permitting. No reservations are taken for these tours. They are first come, first serve.
Questions? Contact Trudi Smith at 713.752.0314 ext. 103.
