City Walk Fantastic Animals, 6.8 miles

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This fall Discovery Green hosts eight, **20-foot tall sculptures** depicting **fantastic creatures from the spirit world** as imagined through **Mexican magical realism.** Designed and created by Mexican artists and artisans these brightly colored animals represent the powerful **animal guardian spirits** of **Mesoamerican folklore.** Inspired by Mexico City artist **Pedro Linares**, the exhibition pays tribute to the exceptional craftsmanship of Mexican artisans, celebrates Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and highlights the connections between Houston and the nation across the gulf. All that and a few murals too! **Parking:** Several of the lots are not free but there is much free parking along the street and on the other side of Memorial. **Come early and give yourself time to park**. **Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water.** The heat in Texas is always a concern so let someone know if you are having a hard time. **Light-colored and loose fitting clothing are recommended**. For more information about hiking check out this very useful hiking website: [https://www.hatsandmore.org/](https://www.hatsandmore.org/) Our organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness needed to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends. **COVID PRECAUTIONS:** Bring and wear a mask when not hiking and follow the best practices to prevent the transmission of COVID. **Gathering Place:** Gathering is out front of the Fonde Recreation Center at 110 Sabine street Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help. **The Hike:** The walk is mostly sidewalks and streets with sun and shade. Weather Forecast: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.6905&lon=-95.3083](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.6905&lon=-95.3083) **Hike map is in the photos.** **After Hike:** Bell and Crane Dive Bar 90

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