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Texas Gulf Coast

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Specialty Museums · Aquariums · Science Museums
Stretching over 965 km (600 mi) from Louisiana to the Mexican border, the Texas Gulf Coast is the state's main region for outdoor activity and vacation getaways. Dotted with funky seaside villages, expansive national parks, and beautiful golden sand beaches, the Gulf Coast is only an hour's drive from Houston, the state's cultural and commercial hub. For some historical sightseeing, wander through centuries-old downtown Galveston, or head to South Padre Island for a tropical holiday. Plan your trip to Texas Gulf Coast and other United States destinations using our handy United States tour site.
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    Top Texas Gulf Coast tours

    FROM $83 BOOK WITH VIATOR NASA's Space Center plus Houston's Official City Tour
    4.1
    Duration: 6 hours
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    FROM $15 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Galveston with a Guide
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Tours from $15 »
    FROM $13 BOOK WITH VIATOR Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Tours from $13 »

    Places to visit in Texas Gulf Coast

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    Regions of Texas Gulf Coast

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    Popular things to do in Texas Gulf Coast

    The Houston Museum of Natural Science ©
    Science Museum
    The Houston Museum of Natural Science
    Houston
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Space Center Houston ©
    Specialty Museum
    Space Center Houston
    Houston
    4.2
    Duration: 4 hours
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    The Seawall ©
    Historic Walking Area
    The Seawall
    Galveston
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Houston Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Houston Zoo
    Houston
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Texas Gulf Coast

    Sea Turtle, Inc. ©
    Wildlife Area
    Sea Turtle, Inc.
    South Padre Island
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Padre Island National Seashore ©
    National Park
    Padre Island National Seashore
    Corpus Christi
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Port Aransas Beach ©
    Beach
    Port Aransas Beach
    Port Aransas
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Moody Gardens ©
    Garden
    Moody Gardens
    Galveston
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Texas Gulf Coast

    USS Lexington Museum on the Bay ©
    Military Museum
    USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
    Corpus Christi
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston ©
    Art Museum
    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
    Houston
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Galveston Railroad Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Galveston Railroad Museum
    Galveston
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens ©
    Art Museum
    Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
    Houston
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Wildlife in Texas Gulf Coast

    ©
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    South Padre Island
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center ©
    Wildlife Area
    South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    South Padre Island
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center ©
    Wildlife Area
    Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
    Port Aransas
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    Galveston
    4.3
    Duration: 4h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Texas Gulf Coast

    Houston Museum District ©
    Specialty Museum
    Houston Museum District
    Houston
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum ©
    Monument
    Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum
    Harlingen
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Galveston Naval Museum ©
    Military Museum
    Galveston Naval Museum
    Galveston
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Discovery Green ©
    Playground
    Discovery Green
    Houston
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in Texas Gulf Coast

    Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens ©
    Garden
    Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
    Humble
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center ©
    Garden
    Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
    Orange
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    McGovern Centennial Gardens ©
    Garden
    McGovern Centennial Gardens
    Houston
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Matagorda Bay Nature Park ©
    Park
    Matagorda Bay Nature Park
    Matagorda
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

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