Top Things to do in Texas Gulf Coast
Top Hotels in Texas Gulf Coast
- 1. Best Western Texas City
- 2. The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center
- 3. Blossom Hotel Houston
- 4. Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
- 5. Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-on the Beach, an IHG Hotel
- 6. Hilton Americas-Houston
- 7. Best Western Plus Katy Inn & Suites
- 8. Hyatt Regency Houston West
- 9. Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
- 10. La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
Things to do in Texas Gulf Coast, Texas Gulf Coast: The Best Educational sites
Discover the best top things to do in Texas Gulf Coast, United States including Wetland Education Center, George Ranch Historical Park, Battleship Texas State Historic Site, Houston WaterWorks, James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Rice University Campus, The Jung Center, Bill & Tek's Excellent Theater.
Restaurants in Texas Gulf Coast
1. Wetland Education Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By beachboywantabe - Corpus Christi, United States
This is a very small (3 1/2 acres) site maintained by the University of Texas Marine Science Institute across the street (park in the lot by the Institute on the other side of the street’. This is built in marsh area and has several short boardwalks accompanied with nice natural landscaping. There are several informative signs that are very helpful explaining oyster beds and the ecological significance of marshes. It is an outstanding location for bird watching. Just a very short walk to the jetty by the ship channel.
2. George Ranch Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Welcome to the Ranch! Founded in 1824, the George Ranch Historical Park brings Texas and Fort Bend County history to life through interactive school programming, group tours, special events and Saturday programs for the general public.
Reviewed By I103IHpauls - Richmond, United States
Take a half day and walk through four generations of Texas History, from the dog run cabin to the fanciest of 1900 mansions, with docents ready to act out the lives of those who had come before. Be sure to sign up for the cowboy lunch, served fresh from the frying pan to your plate (peach cobbler!). Watch the cowboys herd the longhorn steers; great for families. If you have an extra hour, drive the few miles down to Brazos Bend State Park and see the alligators roaming wild.
3. Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 729 reviews
Spend The Night Aboard The Battleship TEXAS!That's right. You and a group of friends can actually spend the night aboard this huge Battleship. Sleep where the actual sailors who lived on her bunked down for the night.Battleship TEXAS was commissioned in 1914 and is the only surviving US Navy ship to have served in both WW I and WW II. The Battleship TEXAS become the Nations first Battleship museum on 21 April 1948. Located at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in La Porte, Texas (just out side of Houston, TX). We are open daily to the public 7 days a week from 10am - 5:30pm. The ship is under the care of Texas Parks and Wildlife. The Battleship Texas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which works closely with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the preservation, restoration and presentation of the world's last dreadnought-type battleship, the historic Battleship TEXAS. The BTF sponsors the Overnight Education program where we host any group size from 15 up to 78 people, from the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Schools, Church Youth Groups, US Naval Sea Cadets, NJROTC, ROTC units, and any other interested parties. That's right. You and a group of friends can actually spend the night aboard this huge Battleship. Sleep where the actual sailors who lived on her bunked down for the night.
Reviewed By Review-skiiii - Houston, United States
I've been here several times over my lifetime and it had been a field trip staple for countless school children for decades. However, while the grounds are still open for exploration, the ship itself will soon be leaving LaPorte for good. Though you used to be able to go aboard and explore at your leisure, take a guided tour with a vet or spend the night during one of their events, the ship itself has been closed to the public since August 2019. All you can do is look at the outside now. Repairs are currently underway to make it sea worthy enough for tow to a ship repair facility. It was originally slated to be transported sometime in November/December 2020 but, for obvious reasons, that schedule is behind. Once it is towed, there will be a repair process expected to last about a year then it will be permanently relocated somewhere in North Texas (as it did not have enough paying visitors to support its restoration in LaPorte). As long as it survives, I'm happy (though I wish it could stay in LaPorte). Goodbye Battleship Texas! We have many fond memories of you and will miss you.
4. Houston WaterWorks
5. James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
6. Rice University Campus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
Reviewed By MandJPittman - Houston, United States
Rice University has grown by leaps and bounds lately! What used to be tons of parking for the football stadium is now farmers market and MORE school buildings! Fantastic place for a stroll on their tree lined campus streets.
7. The Jung Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
For more than 50 years, The Jung Center has served as a nonprofit resource unique to Houston - a forum for dynamic and compelling conversations on a diverse range of psychological, artistic, and spiritual topics. Our mission is to support the development of greater self-awareness, creative expression, and psychological insight - individually, in relationship, and within community. The Center offers a variety of services, ranging from monthly art exhibitions, permanent exhibits, a bookstore and library sharing rare and unique Jungian literature, as well as classes, movie screenings and discussions. Programs are offered on the topics of Psychology and Life, Expressive Arts and Body, Mind and Spirit. Renowned authors and therapists from across the country come to share their wisdom and engage in meaning-filled conversations and dialogue. With an engaged student body of over three thousand new and returning students, and national and international faculty, The Jung Center promises to be a hub of spiritual and meaning-filled discussions in the heart of the Houston Museum District.
