Location: Victoria
Top Things to do in Victoria
The 5 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Victoria, Texas (TX)
Victoria is the largest city and county seat of Victoria County, Texas. The population was 62,592 as of the 2010 census. The three counties of the Victoria Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 111,163 as of the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Victoria
1. Museum of the Coastal Bend
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By houstonnative47 - Missouri City, United States
After being cooped up for so long during the pandemic we decided to take a road trip to Victoria. The map on my phone kept sending me to the wrong place so I had to call to see if the museum was open. It is on Victoria College campus which also shares the are with University of Houston Victoria. There was not a vehicle on campus due to the shutdown so it was kind of creepy. Luckily they were open and we were the only visitors at the time. The museum is small but has enough history to keep your interest. There are artifacts from early area history dating back 13,000 years such as dart points, atlatl, stone knives, example of straw house that early settlers used and much more. There are also some iron cannons from a La Salle expedition in 1685 that were buried in a lost settlement called Fort St. Louis. These cannons were recently found in 1996. We enjoyed our visit here.
2. Coleto Creek Park & Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
190 acre family oriented outdoor recreation area located on a 3,100 acre freshwater reservoir. Activities include swimming, boating, fishing, camping, hiking, bird and wildlife viewing, mountain biking, picnicking, playgrounds, sand volleyball, and group reunions. Located in South Texas with mild winters and sunny days.
3. Riverside Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Trippiehippie
We enjoyed your disc golf course at riverside park , where we saw the zoo which we would like to visit soon !
4. The 1892 Victoria County Courthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By beachboywantabe - Corpus Christi, United States
This 1890 courthouse is downtown Victoria, directly across the street from a lovely town park. While the courthouse itself is worthy of a stop if you like historic buildings, there are lots of historic buildings nearby. And near is a wonderful mural of old buildings.
5. The Texas Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Navigator718387 - McAllen, United States
My parents and I finally had the opportunity to visit the Texas Zoo, and were very impressed! I surprised them with both the Black Bear Encounter, and the Eurasian Lynx Encounter for their birthdays. The experiences were INCREDIBLE! The keepers were friendly, informative, and it was obvious they loved working with the animals. We were beyond thrilled with feeding the black bears, petting them, and their adorable cries for treats were the cutest thing I’ve ever heard! The Lynx was amazing, to watch her display natural behavior while playing, pet, and, of course, be rewarded with loud purring. Both the bears, and the lynx had the freedom to decide whether or not they interacted with you, respecting their boundaries and quality of life. That makes it even more special, when they do decide to interact the entire time! The money pain for the encounters goes toward the animal’s food, medical care, and the conservation efforts of the species itself. The entire zoo was clean, the gardens were beautiful, and the animals all seemed very content and healthy. Thank you, to the keepers who work so hard, to give these mostly rescued animals a healthy, and happy life. If you have any health issues, there are places to sit, cold drinks available for purchase, and the park outside the zoo is very peaceful. The zoo has done an impressive job, recovering from Hurricane Harvey’s floods. I will definitely be back, and highly recommend a visit, for both adults and children.
