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
What to do and see in Texas Gulf Coast, Texas Gulf Coast: The Best History Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Texas Gulf Coast, United States including Wharton County Museum, Third Coast Squadron, Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum, The Chambers House, Clifton Steamboat Museum, Alvin Historical Museum, Lone Star Flight Museum, National Museum of Funeral History, USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, Calhoun County Museum.
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1. Wharton County Museum
2. Third Coast Squadron
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By wercoltons
We were visiting the area and, based on prior reviews, we visited the Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum. It was WELL worth the visit!! There are so many pieces of history here - not just about WWII, but some into the Desert Storm and the Gulf War. We thoroughly enjoyed a video Iwo Jima, which we had not seen prior, as it was privately produced. The staff there is VERY kind, and VERY knowledgeable ! The HUGE sculpture of the soldiers raising the flag is THE original. The replica is in Washington DC. We had a wonderful day there - and will definitely do that again!! Thank you!! NO charge, as they survive on donations.
4. The Chambers House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Built in 1906 by a local lumberman, the house was sold to the Chambers family in 1914. C. Homer and Edith Fuller Chambers moved into the home with their two young daughters, Ruth, 11 and Florence, 16 months old. The family cherished this home for the rest of their lives. While the Chambers daughters did go off to college, a fairly unusual occurrence in those days, both returned home and never married. Few changes occurred to the house or it's furnishings in nearly 90 years of Chambers family occupancy. The collection inside contains nearly all of the original family furniture and artifacts, most dating to a 1924 remodel. Very little was thrown away and they rarely purchased anything new. A truly unique tour awaits anyone wishing to see how an upper middle class family lived life during the 1920’s through 1940’s time period.
Reviewed By Veeblefetzer - Houston, United States
This lovely home stands in some contrast to the McFadden-Ward House just 3 blocks away. This house is more of an upper middle class home and it is interesting that both were maintained by old maid sisters for many decades. This house really is a trip back in time because almost nothing has been changed sine the 1920's. I loved the open floor plan and the plain, dark wood trim throughout. The tour was very well done and took over an hour even though my wife and I were the only ones there. We even got to hear a 1920's record played on the Victrola, which uses no electricity, but has very surprising tone quality and volume. A great old home to visit.
5. Clifton Steamboat Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 261maudeh
. It is quite a complex. There is a real tugboat in the yard, a lot of statues, and there is a a dining room for private parties. The museum is two full stories high. It is very modern inside with an elevator. It has many displays of naudical items, full sized boats , various war displays, a large Boy Scout display with a canoe ,and a twelve glass case changing display featuring local talent. They have various events there, so check it out before you go. It really appeals to the guys, but I found it interesting too.
6. Alvin Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
We operate a museum which documents and preserves the history of Alvin, Texas. The museum has photos, objects, books and documents related to Alvin.
Reviewed By bailey0021
visited the alvin museum and was highly impressed with the quality of the museum for such a small town. it has about twenty permanent exhibits, with alternating exhibits so there is always something new to see ! plus, kids can visit for free if they are under 12.
7. Lone Star Flight Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
Housed in a large aircraft hangar, this world-class aviation museum features restored aircraft and historic photographs.
Reviewed By Chrisinkingwood2 - Houston, United States
We took advantage of the Smithsonial Free Museum Day tickets where you can get free admission for 2 to many museums around the country. I took my 14 year old grandson, I figured he might have an interest and wanted him to know that air battles just don't happen in all those video games he plays! We got there about 10:30 and stayed for 3 hours. The displays are fantastic, so many old planes and jets restored as they were when they were brand new. The panels with photographs and stories were very interesting and they also have several interactive displays that kids can do to learn about the effects of wind and the physics of flight while having fun. At one point we watched them wheel out the big bomber and it took off with guests who had purchased tickets for a flight around the Ellington Field area. My grandson got to try flying in the flight simulators which was really fun, sadly he found out it isn't as easy as a video game and crash landed!
8. National Museum of Funeral History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 526 reviews
This museum, owned by a funeral company, houses the largest collection of funereal artifacts in the U.S., traces the history of funeral services, displays historic hearses and provides memorabilia from funerals of the famous, such as Dwight Eisenhower, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley.
Reviewed By lauramooki - Bogota, Colombia
This is an absolute must-do in Houston. Fascinating and well put together displays with lots of excellent information. They also have a wonderful haunted house in October and lovely gift shop. The staff are so nice and the day we went (Halloween) there was a volunteer who was so knowledgeable and really genuinely enriched our visit.
9. USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,355 reviews
Visitors can tour the longest serving Essex Class aircraft carrier of World War II. The 16-deck "Blue Ghost" displays military artifacts and more than 20 aircraft. See all five tour routes, 3-D mega theater, Lockdown on the LEX Escape Rooms, mess deck eatery and flight simulator. National Historic Landmark located on North Beach. Elevator from the hangar deck to the flight deck. Welcome aboard! Labor Day - Memorial Day 9am - 5pm Memorial Day - Labor Day & Spring Break 9am - 6pm See admission at https://usslexington.com/visit/hours-admission/
Reviewed By Swiss-Tony64 - Stroud, United Kingdom
What an excellent exhibit the USS Lexington is, helping to understand the challenges of life on board through the ships history We spent 6 hours on board following each of the deck tours and watching the films - we could of spent even longer The cost of visiting this ship has to be one of the best bargains around
10. Calhoun County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
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