A beautiful retreat among the downtown city, Discovery Green covers 12 acres of land, with playgrounds, concert space, art displays, and a man-made lake. It also has two restaurants, dog runs, and is a relaxing space for locals and visitors alike. Come for the free WiFi or join in one of the yoga classes, movie nights, reading rooms, or other special events hosted at the park throughout the year. Known as “downtown’s new backyard” the park is conveniently located near many hotels, the Convention Center, Toyota Center, and Minute Maid Park. Plenty of restaurants, such as Biggios (named after MLB Hall of Famer and Astro Legend Craig Biggio), are nearby too.