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Texas Gulf Coast

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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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    4.3
    Duration: 9 days
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    Places to visit in Texas Gulf Coast

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    Regions of Texas Gulf Coast

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    USS Lexington Museum on the Bay ©
    Military Museum
    USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
    Corpus Christi
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Sea Turtle, Inc. ©
    Wildlife Area
    Sea Turtle, Inc.
    South Padre Island
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    The Houston Museum of Natural Science ©
    Science Museum
    The Houston Museum of Natural Science
    Houston
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Moody Gardens ©
    Garden
    Moody Gardens
    Galveston
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours

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    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
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    South Padre Island
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Port Aransas Beach ©
    Beach
    Port Aransas Beach
    Port Aransas
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Texas Gulf Coast

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    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston ©
    Art Museum
    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
    Houston
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Space Center Houston ©
    Specialty Museum
    Space Center Houston
    Houston
    4.2
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA ©
    History Museum
    Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
    Galveston
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Houston Museum District ©
    Specialty Museum
    Houston Museum District
    Houston
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Texas Gulf Coast

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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    Galveston
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Malaquite Beach and Pavilion ©
    Beach
    Malaquite Beach and Pavilion
    Corpus Christi
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Galveston Naval Museum ©
    Military Museum
    Galveston Naval Museum
    Galveston
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    South Padre Island
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Wildlife in Texas Gulf Coast

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    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    South Padre Island
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    Galveston
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    Rockport
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center ©
    Wildlife Area
    South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    South Padre Island
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in Texas Gulf Coast

    Discovery Green ©
    Playground
    Discovery Green
    Houston
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    John Fairey Garden ©
    Garden
    John Fairey Garden
    Hempstead
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Buffalo Bayou Park ©
    Park
    Buffalo Bayou Park
    Houston
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Roberts Point Park ©
    Park
    Roberts Point Park
    Port Aransas
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

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