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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. 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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Places to visit in Texas Gulf Coast

Houston Best for: Museums, Nightlife, Childrens Museums Galveston Best for: Historic Sites, Parks, Museums 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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Regions of Texas Gulf Coast

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston
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USS LEXINGTON
Corpus Christi
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Sea Turtle, Inc.
South Padre Island
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Kid Friendly Attractions
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Houston Zoo
Houston
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Moody Gardens
Galveston
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Padre Island National Seashore
Corpus Christi
Visit for: 8​h
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Space Center Houston
Houston
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Houston
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Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum
Galveston
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
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Room Escape Games
Houston
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Escape Hunt
Houston
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The Escape Game Houston
Houston
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iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Houston (Memorial)
Houston
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Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum
Harlingen
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Houston Museum District
Houston
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Parks
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Discovery Green
Houston
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Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
Orange
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Peckerwood Garden
Hempstead
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
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