Where are the most scenic areas of Houston?

Hello fellow Houstonians,

I’ve lived in the Houston area for a few years. For that time, I have driven a motorcycle to ride around on occasion, but mostly in my area of the North and Northeast part. I felt like the number of times I’ve been in the actual CITY of Houston has been less than I would have liked. So, I wanted to take a ride around the city to go exploring for a day.

What areas of Houston are the most scenic? Downtown? Buffalo Bayou Park? The Heights? Where is a place I can get a few photos? Where would it be fun to ride? Bonus points if its near a café, bookstore, bar etc.