Galveston Bay Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions
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ASan Jacinto Battleground State Historical Park
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- 3523 Highway 134
LaPorte, TX, 77571 - +1 281 479 2431
- Overview This is the battleground where Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836. After the Alamo, General Santa Anna's large force chased Sam Houston's small army across Texas and was soundly defeated at this site. A limestone and concrete monument rises 570 feet above the coastal flatlands to pay ... more on Homeandabroad.com
San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Park
3523 Highway 134LaPorte, TX, 77571
BLone Star Flight Museum
- 2002 Terminal Drive
Galveston, TX 77554 - 4097407722
- Overview The Lone Star Flight Museum is a volunteer museum dedicated to the men and women who developed aviation into the science it is today and to the memory and spirit of those who flew in the defense of our country. The Lone Star Flight Museum is home to many world-class and award-winning aircraft. It... more on GoCityKids.com
- Overview The Lone Star Flight Museum is home to one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the nation. Over 40 restored aircraft are displayed and most are in working condition. The collection ... more on Galveston.com
Lone Star Flight Museum
2002 Terminal DriveGalveston, TX 77554
CSpace Center Houston
- 1601 Nasa Parkway
Houston, TX, 77058 - 2812442100
- 2 stars is a reach. My husband (who loves this stuff), my 9 yr old daughter , 3 yr old son and I drove 3.5 hours to the Space Center this past weekend. I went to NASA before they had the Space Center and loved it, now NASA is just a tour ride on a tram. Space Center is pretty much strictly aimed ... more on TripAdvisor
- I'm a fan of space research, and the Space Center is for me like Disneyland for kids. more on Yahoo! Travel
Space Center Houston
1601 Nasa ParkwayHouston, TX, 77058
DGalveston Island State Park
- 14901 FM 3005
Galveston, TX 77554 - +1 409 737 1222
- 8/13 through 8/15 of 2004 , My husband and I decided to stay close by and we chose the State park for our weekend getaway. We found the Park staff to be helpful and friendly. We felt like locals, camped out for a few days. Our camp had a friendly host who always was willing to give great advice o... more on TripAdvisor
- Overview Historic park offering camping, hiking, bird watching, biking and swimming. more on TripAdvisor
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM 3005Galveston, TX 77554
ESan Jacinto Battlegrounds State Park
- 3523 Battleground Rd
La Porte,TX,77571 - +1 281 479 2431
- Breathtakingly enormous. It has to be in TX. more on Yelp
- Overview The famous Battle of San Jacinto that brought Texas its independence was fought on this site, which has earned National Historic Landmark status. The site consists of the San Jacinto Museum of History, museum store, battleground, monument, and Battleship TEXAS. The Monument has an observation flo... more on GoCityKids.com
San Jacinto Battlegrounds State Park
3523 Battleground RdLa Porte,TX,77571
FBishop's Palace Home
- 1402 Broadway
Galveston, TX 77550 - +1 409 762 2475
- If you're into old Victorian style architecture you'll absolutely love this place. It's ornate decorations are incredibly beautiful with extreme ... more on Yelp
- One of the most magnificent homes I've ever toured! The majestic staircase with it's stained glass windows is surpurb. Most beautiful fireplaces in any home. Very historical and well ... more on TripAdvisor
Bishop's Palace Home
1402 BroadwayGalveston, TX 77550
GTexas Seaport Museum and the Elissa(ship)
- Pier 21
Galveston, TX 77550 - +1 409 763 1877
- We took a long weekend to do the "tourist" thing in Galveston. I had been there to attend conferences but had never seen this museum or Moody Gardens. Our encounters with everyone at the Elissa, museum gift shop, and the harbor ride were all very fun and friendly. However, our fun day was quickly... more on TripAdvisor
- Overview Texas Seaport Museum is home of the celebrated 1877 tall ship ELISSA. Explore the decks of this floating National Historic Landmark which has also been designated one of Americas ... more on MuseumStuff.com
Texas Seaport Museum and the Elissa(ship)
Pier 21Galveston, TX 77550
HThe Grand 1894 Opera House
- 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston Island
TX - +1 409 765 1894
- Overview This magnificent opera house, fully restored to its former grandeur, has remained a cultural icon for more than a century. The Grand has been proclaimed both a national landmark and 'the official opera house of the State of Texas' by the state legislature. Today, it continues to be a major center... more on IgoUgo.com
- Overview The Grand 1894 Opera House, which is still open as a performing arts theater, has had the likes of the Marx Brothers, Sarah Bernhardt, the Smothers Brothers, Gregory ... more on Weather.com
The Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice St. Galveston IslandTX
IGalveston Island Ferry
- Galveston
TX - +1 409 795 2230
- Overview For a unique view of Galveston Bay and a fun boat trip, this free ferry service provided by TxDOT is the only way motorists can cross the waterway from Galveston Island to Bolivar Peninsula. Then spend the day at Crystal Beach on the other side.For those who like boats, views of huge freighters c... more on GoCityKids.com
- Overview Ferry service has been a part of the Texas transportation system since the 19th century when the skiff, The Tarpon, began operating from Galveston Island. Later, two barges plied between Port Bolivar and Galveston. These early operations were commercial ventures and only made the trip ... more on Galveston.com
Galveston Island Ferry
GalvestonTX
JThe San Jacinto Monument and Museum
- 3800 Park Road
LaPorte, Baytown, TX
- this is the spot where general Sam Houston and a ragtag army of volunteers defeated the Mexican army and the birthplace of the republic of Texas, the monoument is a huge beautiful limestone obelisk taller than the washington monument and is topped by a huge lone star. Most Houstonians dont even k... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Commeorates the heros of the Battle of San Jacinto and all others who helped win the independence of Eexas. The monument, 570 feet high, is built of reinforced concrete faced with Texas fossilized buff limestone and has elevators. The museum proper, which forms the base of the building, depicts t... more on Yahoo! Travel
The San Jacinto Monument and Museum
3800 Park RoadLaPorte, Baytown, TX
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