Things to do in Highlands TX

Highlands is a census-designated place located along the Union Pacific Railroad, north of Interstate 10 and west of Farm to Market Road 2100, in an industrialized area of unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,522 at the 2010 census. Wikipedia

Elevation: 36′

Zip code: 77562

Population: 7,522 (2010)



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Banana Bend Nature Preserve

Off-roading and park

Alexander Island is an island on the Houston Ship Channel and is located near Baytown and La Porte and is viewable on the Fred Hartman Bridge. It is located in Harris County, Texas.

In September


Rio Villa Nature Trail

Hiking and park

Complex with 250 acres of playgrounds, zip line, splash pad, BMX course, amphitheater & skate park.


San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

Museum & tower marking Texas history

Circa-1939 obelisk & museum commemorating the battle that marked Texas' independence from Mexico.


Backdraft Bar-Be-Que Inc


Highlands, TX

Comfort food · Small plates · Quick bite


Carla's Snak Shak


Highlands, TX

Comfort food · Small plates · Quick bite


Jose's Mexican Restaurant


Highlands, TX

Happy hour food · Comfort food · Small plates