Pearland sits within the North American Central Flyway on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail which brings a variety of birds to the area during the spring and fall migration seasons. The city preserves several critical habitats and encourages visits for birdwatching, exercise, and a little bit of zen.
Just 20 minutes south of Houston, Pearland has an identity entirely its own. Whether you’re craving a cold beer from a local brewery, looking for a unique cultural arts experience, or simply wanting to shop till you drop, Pearland is a perfect stop on your next tour of Texas. With immersive parks and birdwatching, a jam-packed events calendar, and plenty of award-winning restaurants there’s something to see, do, and eat in Pearland all year long.
Visitors and residents alike enjoy the Pearland-area’s unique, family fun amenities. Earn your geocaching stripes with the #PearlandGeoTour, which takes participants across town, visiting historical haunts, cultural gems, and several of the area’s most popular parks. Challenge your friends and family to a skate-a-thon, catch the latest flick at one of Pearland’s cinemas, or expand your itinerary with drivable activities in Houston, Alvin, or Galveston.
Pearland is defined by a rich heritage with its inception dating back to 1894. The city showcases a few historic sites that speak to Pearland’s legacy including the pivotal Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railroad depot and the Old Settler’s Cemetery. The city also offers a unique treasure in the form of the Sri Meenakshi Temple, the only temple dedicated to the Goddess Meenakshi off the shores of India.
Visit the Pearl Theater, home of the Pearland Theatre Guild, enjoy a flick at a local movie theater, or tour the nearby 1940 Air Terminal Museum for a taste of the arts here in Pearland.
You’ll find over 175 acres of beautiful park land and miles of walking, hiking, jogging, and bike trails in Pearland. Splash pads, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, dog parks and picnic tables are just a few of the amenities you’ll find in our parks which are perfect for relaxing, picnicking or bird-watching.
For art lovers of any age, the Pearland Pear-Scape Trail is certainly a sight to behold. The trail includes four-foot-high, fiberglass cast pears artistically painted by local artists, and acts as a self-guided tour through Pearland. Envisioned by the Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau, the mission of the trail is to promote tourist related activity within Pearland.
Want to enjoy a round of golf in Pearland? Take your pick from three, championship 18-hole golf courses. We also have Major league sporting venues just a short drive from Pearland with NRG Stadium for NFL, Minute Maid Park for MLB, and the Toyota Center for NBA games.