The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park is one of the major attractions of the sprawling landscape. Popularly called 'Cistern', it served as Houston's first drinking-water reserve built underground. Constructed in the year 1927, it was abandoned when the authorities could not trace a leak source. Atop the historic site, Water Works commands some spectacular views of the city skyline. Bordered with some dense shrubs, it renders itself well for open-air events and performances.
One of the hidden gems in the city, Courtlandt Place is a site frozen in time. Peppered with vintage houses, tree-canopied streets and an all-round charming atmosphere, this neighborhood stands out from the rest. Most of the homes in this neighborhood date back to the early 1900s, and are built in the Georgian Revival style of architecture, giving the street a rather uniform appearance.
