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Texas Gulf Coast
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. Texas Gulf Coast is in Texas (TX). To personalize your trip to Texas Gulf Coast, create itinerary details specific to you using our United States itinerary maker tool .
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston
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Sea Turtle, Inc., South Padre Island ©
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Houston Zoo, Houston ©
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Space Center Houston, Houston ©
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USS LEXINGTON, Corpus Christi ©
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Moody Gardens, Galveston ©
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Minute Maid Park, Houston ©
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Port Aransas Beach, Port Aransas ©
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Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi ©
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston ©
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Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi ©
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Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah ©
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South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, South Padre Island ©
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Escape Hunt, Houston ©
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Bishop's Palace, Galveston ©
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Downtown Aquarium, Houston ©
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Children's Museum of Houston, Houston ©
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Rockport Beach, Rockport ©
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston ©
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Hermann Park, Houston ©
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Places to visit in Texas Gulf Coast
Houston
Best for: Museums, Nightlife, Childrens Museums
Galveston
Best for: Historic Sites, Museums, Parks
Corpus Christi
Best for: Museums, Zoos & Aquariums, Nature
South Padre Island
Best for: Wildlife, Adventure, Theme Parks
Port Aransas
Best for: Beaches, Nature, Wildlife
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston
Visit for: 4h
Sea Turtle, Inc.
South Padre Island
Visit for: 1h 30min
Houston Zoo
Houston
Visit for: 4h
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Space Center Houston
Houston
Visit for: 4h
USS LEXINGTON
Corpus Christi
Visit for: 2h 30min
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Houston
Visit for: 4h
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Moody Gardens
Galveston
Visit for: 2h
Port Aransas Beach
Port Aransas
Visit for: 3h
Padre Island National Seashore
Corpus Christi
Visit for: 3h 30min
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Room Escape Games
Houston
Visit for: 1h 30min
Escape Hunt
Houston
Visit for: 1h 30min
Quest Shark Adventures
Houston
Visit for: 30min
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