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Angleton
The Brazoria County Historical Museum and several other historical attractions and
landmarks make Angleton a delightful place to visit and glean a glimpse into Texas' past.
Aransas Pass
With the Lighthouse Lakes Kayak Trail, dozens of world-class birding locations,
plus access to excellent saltwater fishing, Aransas Pass is a nature lover's dream.
Baytown
On the shores of Galveston Bay, Baytown offers outdoor enthusiasts
many recreational venues, but is also close to a number of attractions, such as NASA, the San Jacinto Monument, Battleship Texas, Houston, and Galveston Island.
Beaumont
A blend of Texan and Cajun influences, Beaumont is a big city in a small town package, with
many attractions, restaurants and amenities for any visitor.
Brazosport Area
Not really a town, but instead a collection of communities, the Brazosport area offers visitors to the Texas coast
much to see and do.
Brownsville
This historic border town has a world class zoo, golf courses, top-flight
bird watching,, and quick access to Matamoros, Mexico and South Padre Island.
Clute
The tiny town of Clute has become known for its annual "Great Texas Mosquito Festival," which draws thousands annually to
the Texas Gulf Coast.
Freeport
The town of Freeport provides visitors great fishing, watersports and other outdoor recreation,
only a short drive from Houston. Freeport is an undiscovered jewel.
Harlingen
Located on the upper edge of the Rio Grande Valley, a short drive from both Mexico and South Padre Island, Harlingen
gives visitors a central location to all South Texas sites.
Kemah
On Galveston Bay, just outside of Houston, Kemah has the best boardwalk on the Texas coast, with a number of
restaurants, bars, shops and hotels.
Kingsville
Located along a desolate stretch of South Texas ranch land, Kingsville is home to Texas A&M Kingsville, a variety of museums and, of course, its namesake ranch,
that being the King Ranch, tours of which are popular with tourists. Kingsville
also gives fishermen close access to the famed Baffin Bay.
Lake Jackson
The location of Seacenter Texas, the historic Varner-Hogg Plantation, Lake Jackson is also a short distance from Brazos Bend State Park,
Houston and Galveston.
League City
Located just outside of Houston, on Clear Lake, which is a branch of Galveston Bay - League City
gives visitors quick access to Houston and Galveston Island, plus plenty of local activities such as fishing, golfing, shopping, birding and more.
Matagorda
The mid-coast town of Matagorda is loaded with history and offers
many outdoor activities for bird watchers, fishermen, hunters and nature lovers.
Orange
Located on the Texas/Louisiana border, Orange shows its visitors an
interesting blend of Texan and Cajun cultures.
Port Aransas
The ferry ride gets you ready for a relaxing visit to Port Aransas. Birding, nature watching, fishing,
shopping and surfing are some of the activities you'll find on this spectacular middle coast island.
Port Arthur
This gem on the upper Texas coast gives visitors quick access to wildlife refuges, state parks, museums and more.
Port Isabel
This seaside town and its famous lighthouse date back to the early 1800s.
Port Mansfield
The tiny South Texas town of Port Mansfield has long been a favorite
of sportsmen. Hunters and fishermen come to Port Mansfield for its easy access to the Lower Laguna Madre and
the Gulf of Mexico.
Port O'Connor
Port O'Connor has easy access to West Matagorda Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and Matagorda Island State Park, making it
a great destination for birders, fishermen, kayakers, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Rockport
Known as a magnet for Texas artists, Rockport is also home to the Maritime Museum, prime saltwater
fishing and excellent birding..
Surfside Beach
Great fishing, birding, surfing, windsurfing and shell collecting, Surfside Beach is
a peaceful, relaxing Texas Gulf Coast community.
Victoria
The historic Gulf Coast town of Victoria provides many outdoor recreational opportunities, museums, shops, restaurants and the Texas Zoo.
West Columbia
The first capital of the Republic of Texas, West Columbia is a coastal community
rich in Texas history.
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