Revered for its towering trees, spacious properties, manicured lawns, and some of the most admired homes in the city, Houston’s Memorial area remains one of its most desirable neighborhoods. For decades, people have flocked to this lush, somewhat pastoral area west of downtown for its seclusion and a respite from the bustle of the city, and that ambience of serenity and privacy endures today. Homes range from luxurious high-rises to new generously proportioned homes on expansive homesites, often in exclusive gated communities. Quiet lanes wind through lovely wooded terrain and neighborhoods with lakes for boating, swimming, and fishing. The Houston Country Club, shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, art studios and galleries, and other activities and amenities are all within easy reach. Nearby Memorial Park offers miles of trails, green space, an arboretum and nature center, tennis and croquet courts, a driving range and golf course, and a fitness center.