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Texas Gulf Coast

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Specialty Museums · Science Museums · Wildlife Areas
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. When using our United States road trip tool, you're building your holiday based on your own interests, visitor reviews, and the informed opinions of our well-traveled writers.
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    Top Texas Gulf Coast tours

    BOOK WITH VIATOR Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Galveston with a Guide
    4.8
    Duration: 1h
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
    4.2
    Duration: 24h
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30min
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR 90-Minute Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30min
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
    4.7
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Parasailing Adventure in South Padre Island
    4.8
    Duration: 1h
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission
    4.4
    Duration: 3h
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Astroville Air-Conditioned Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston
    4.9
    Duration: 2h
    Tours from $35 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
    4.1
    Duration: 6h
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    Places to visit in Texas Gulf Coast

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    Regions of Texas Gulf Coast

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    Popular things to do in Texas Gulf Coast

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    The Houston Museum of Natural Science ©
    Science Museum
    The Houston Museum of Natural Science
    Houston
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
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    USS Lexington Museum ©
    Military Museum
    USS Lexington Museum
    Corpus Christi
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sea Turtle, Inc. ©
    Wildlife Area
    Sea Turtle, Inc.
    South Padre Island
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Space Center Houston ©
    Specialty Museum
    Space Center Houston
    Houston
    4.2
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Kid-friendly things to do in Texas Gulf Coast

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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    South Padre Island
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Houston Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Houston Zoo
    Houston
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Moody Gardens ©
    Garden
    Moody Gardens
    Galveston
    3.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Padre Island National Seashore ©
    National Park
    Padre Island National Seashore
    Corpus Christi
    4.7
    Duration: 8 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: 2 hours
    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: 2 hours
    The Menil Collection ©
    Art Museum
    The Menil Collection
    Houston
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Holocaust Museum Houston ©
    History Museum
    Holocaust Museum Houston
    Houston
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wildlife in Texas Gulf Coast

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    South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center ©
    Wildlife Area
    South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    South Padre Island
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    Galveston
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    Galveston
    4.2
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    South Padre Island
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Texas Gulf Coast

    Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum ©
    Monument
    Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum
    Harlingen
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    McFaddin-Ward House Museum ©
    Historic Site
    McFaddin-Ward House Museum
    Beaumont
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Houston Museum District ©
    Specialty Museum
    Houston Museum District
    Houston
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cockrell Butterfly Center ©
    Science Museum
    Cockrell Butterfly Center
    Houston
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Parks in Texas Gulf Coast

    Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park ©
    Park
    Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
    Houston
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Discovery Green ©
    Playground
    Discovery Green
    Houston
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center ©
    Garden
    Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
    Orange
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens ©
    Garden
    Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
    Houston
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Where to stay in Texas Gulf Coast

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