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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
    4.0
    Duration: 6 hours
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    FROM $64 BOOK WITH VIATOR Houston CityPASS
    4.4
    Duration: 9 days
    Tours from $64 »
    FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Parasailing Adventure South Padre Island
    4.9
    Duration: 45 minutes
    Tours from $79 »
    FROM $13 BOOK WITH VIATOR Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    FROM $29 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Galveston with a Guide
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Tours from $29 »
    FROM $15 BOOK WITH VIATOR 90-Minute Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    FROM $89 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Houston City Tour and Nasa Space Center Unlimited Time Visit
    5.0
    Duration: 7 hours
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    FROM $14 BOOK WITH VIATOR Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Tours from $14 »
    FROM $103 BOOK WITH VIATOR Houston Sightseeing Tour and Galveston Day Trip
    3.8
    Duration: 6 hours
    Tours from $103 »

    Places to visit in Texas Gulf Coast

    HoustonTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Room Escape Game, Science Museum GalvestonTrip planner BEST FOR: Historic Walking Area, History Museum, Garden South Padre IslandTrip planner BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Dolphin / Whale Watching, Fishing Charter / Tour Corpus ChristiTrip planner BEST FOR: Military Museum, Aquarium, National Park Port AransasTrip planner BEST FOR: Beach, State Park, Nature / Park

    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: 2h 30 min
    Space Center Houston ©
    Specialty Museum
    Space Center Houston
    Houston
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Buy tickets from $25 »
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    South Padre Island
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Moody Gardens ©
    Garden
    Moody Gardens
    Galveston
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Texas Gulf Coast

    Houston Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Houston Zoo
    Houston
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Sea Turtle, Inc. ©
    Nature / Park
    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
    Texas State Aquarium ©
    Aquarium
    Texas State Aquarium
    Corpus Christi
    4.1
    Duration: 4 hours

    Museums in Texas Gulf Coast

    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston ©
    Art Museum
    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
    Houston
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    1892 Bishop's Palace ©
    History Museum
    1892 Bishop's Palace
    Galveston
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    USS Lexington Museum on the Bay ©
    Military Museum
    USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
    Corpus Christi
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Menil Collection ©
    Art Museum
    The Menil Collection
    Houston
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Texas Gulf Coast

    The Seawall ©
    Historic Walking Area
    The Seawall
    Galveston
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Glenwood Cemetery ©
    Cemetery
    Glenwood Cemetery
    Houston
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    George Ranch Historical Park ©
    Historic Site
    George Ranch Historical Park
    Richmond
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Old City Cemetery ©
    Cemetery
    Old City Cemetery
    Brownsville
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Texas Gulf Coast

    Cockrell Butterfly Center ©
    Science Museum
    Cockrell Butterfly Center
    Houston
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum ©
    Monument
    Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum
    Harlingen
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Goose Island State Park ©
    State Park
    Goose Island State Park
    Rockport
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    East End Historic District ©
    Neighborhood
    East End Historic District
    Galveston
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in Texas Gulf Coast

    South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center ©
    Nature / Park
    South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    South Padre Island
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Buffalo Bayou Park ©
    Park
    Buffalo Bayou Park
    Houston
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    John Fairey Garden ©
    Garden
    John Fairey Garden
    Hempstead
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mary Jo Peckham Park ©
    Park
    Mary Jo Peckham Park
    Katy
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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