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Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Ranked #1 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 99 reviews
Category: Theatres
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Sea Turtle, Inc., South Padre Island
Sea Turtle, Inc.
Ranked #2 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 371 reviews
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Beaches; Islands
Owner description: Ila Loetscher, the "Turtle Lady of South Padre Island", originally formed our organization to save the Kemp's ridley sea... more » Owner description: Ila Loetscher, the "Turtle Lady of South Padre Island", originally formed our organization to save the Kemp's ridley sea turtle in 1977. Now we are a sea turtle hospital with a mission to rehabilitate and release any injured sea turtles, increase awareness concerning their safety and habitat, and assist with conservation efforts for all sea turtle species. We are funded by donations, grants and gift shop proceeds-- 80% goes to help sea turtles locally, and 20% funds other sea turtle projects around the world. For rehabilitated sea turtle and hatchling release text message notifications, please see our website membership page. See you at Sea Turtle, Inc.! « less
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
As featured in 3 days in Houston
Museum of Fine Arts
Ranked #3 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 390 reviews
Category: Art Museums
Owner description: The first municipal art museum in Texas is most well-known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, and also... more » Owner description: The first municipal art museum in Texas is most well-known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, and also includes Baroque and Renaissance art, African tribal art, a sculpture garden and a teaching wing, where the works of students and top Texas artists are displayed. « less
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Houston Museum District, Houston
Houston Museum District
Ranked #4 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 261 reviews
Category: Museums
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Houston Symphony, Houston
Houston Symphony
Ranked #5 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Category: Symphonies
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Children's Museum of Houston, Houston
As featured in Houston for young kids
Children's Museum of Houston
Ranked #6 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 290 reviews
Category: Children’s Museums
Owner description: Hands-on interactive exhibits in the areas of science and technology, history and culture, health and human development, and... more » Owner description: Hands-on interactive exhibits in the areas of science and technology, history and culture, health and human development, and the arts. « less
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Holocaust Museum Houston, Houston
As featured in Houston off the beaten path
Holocaust Museum Houston
Ranked #7 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 141 reviews
Category: History Museums
Owner description: The Holocaust Museum Houston educates visitors about prejudice and tolerance. You can see archival film, a Danish rescue boat... more » Owner description: The Holocaust Museum Houston educates visitors about prejudice and tolerance. You can see archival film, a Danish rescue boat and a World War II railcar used to transport victims to concentration camps. « less
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USS LEXINGTON, Corpus Christi
USS LEXINGTON
Ranked #8 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 484 reviews
Category: Speciality Museums; History Museums; Military Bases/ Facilities
Owner description: Visitors can tour the most highly decorated aircraft carrier of World War II, now a floating museum since its retirement... more » Owner description: Visitors can tour the most highly decorated aircraft carrier of World War II, now a floating museum since its retirement after 48 years of service, a longer tour than any other ship in the U.S. Navy. The 16-story "Blue Ghost" displays military artifacts and more than a dozen aircraft, and visitors can explore the vessel, watch a video, and try a flight simulation. « less
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Ranked #9 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 503 reviews
Category: Natural History Museums; Science Museums; Observatories/ Planetariums; Museums; Theatres
Owner description: This outstanding science museum has a spectacular collection of mineral specimens, a dinosaur skeleton, space-station models,... more » Owner description: This outstanding science museum has a spectacular collection of mineral specimens, a dinosaur skeleton, space-station models, a planetarium, IMAX theater and a six-story butterfly center in which these beautiful creatures land delicately on outstretched arms. « less
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Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, Houston
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Ranked #10 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Category: Historic Sites; Gardens; Art Museums
This museum contains one of the finest collections of 18th and 19th century decorative arts in the country.
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Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston
Grand 1894 Opera House
Ranked #11 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
Category: Operas
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Galveston - Port Bolivar Ferry, Galveston
Galveston - Port Bolivar Ferry
Ranked #12 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 556 reviews
Category: Ferries/ Boats
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Dolphin Research and Sea Life Nature Center, South Padre Island
Dolphin Research and Sea Life Nature Center
Ranked #13 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 157 reviews
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas

A cost-effective way to entertain your family and engage them in understanding the importance of respecting wildlife and preserving nature. Children love the "touch tanks" that... more »

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Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston
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Miller Outdoor Theatre
Ranked #14 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews
Category: Theatres
Owner description: Miller Outdoor Theatre, in Hermann Park, offers an 8-month season of free outdoor performances. See concerts, theater, dance,... more » Owner description: Miller Outdoor Theatre, in Hermann Park, offers an 8-month season of free outdoor performances. See concerts, theater, dance, and children’s programming. « less
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South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, South Padre Island
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
Ranked #15 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 188 reviews
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, Port Aransas
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Ranked #16 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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The Menil Collection, Houston
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The Menil Collection
Ranked #17 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 89 reviews
Owner description: One of the greatest private art collections in the U.S. features such surrealist works as those by Salvador Dali and Max... more » Owner description: One of the greatest private art collections in the U.S. features such surrealist works as those by Salvador Dali and Max Ernst, and offers visitors a sign-free and simply-designed environment in which to experience the art in a more personal way. The main building is accompanied by four satellite buildings. « less
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Malaquite Beach, Corpus Christi
Malaquite Beach
Ranked #18 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews
Category: Beaches; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
This beach on Padre Island is a great camping and beach-going spot.
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National Museum of Funeral History, Houston
As featured in Houston off the beaten path
National Museum of Funeral History
Ranked #19 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 96 reviews
Category: History Museums; Speciality Museums
Owner description: This museum, owned by a funeral company, houses the largest collection of funereal artifacts in the U.S., traces the history... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Houston Grand Opera, Houston
Houston Grand Opera
Ranked #20 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Category: Operas
Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
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Alley Theatre, Houston
Alley Theatre
Ranked #21 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Category: Theatres
A local theatre offering plays and musicals.
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Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi
Padre Island National Seashore
Ranked #22 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 258 reviews
Category: National Parks; Beaches; Islands; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: A 15-minute drive from downtown Corpus Christi transports you to this magnificent 70-mile stretch of white sand beach, scenic... more » Owner description: A 15-minute drive from downtown Corpus Christi transports you to this magnificent 70-mile stretch of white sand beach, scenic dunes and warm ocean water, offering ideal conditions for swimming, fishing, beach-combing, windsurfing, camping, bird-watching and viewing wildlife. « less
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Minute Maid Park, Houston
Minute Maid Park
Ranked #23 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 345 reviews
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Hermann Park, Houston
Hermann Park
Ranked #24 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 192 reviews
Category: Parks; Golf Courses
Owner description: The first public park in Houston provides a wooded site with picnic areas, running trails, lots of on-leash dog walking... more » Owner description: The first public park in Houston provides a wooded site with picnic areas, running trails, lots of on-leash dog walking areas, the Houston Zoological Gardens, a public golf course and an outdoor theater featuring plays and live music. « less
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Bishop's Palace, Galveston
As featured in Daytrips from San Antonio
Bishop's Palace
Ranked #25 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 168 reviews
Category: Historic Sites
Owner description: Ranked among the top 100 homes in the U.S. for its architectural significance, this ornate 1893 building was the home to the... more » Owner description: Ranked among the top 100 homes in the U.S. for its architectural significance, this ornate 1893 building was the home to the family of Walter Gresham, a former Confederate colonel and U.S. Congressman. « less
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Laguna Madre Nature Trail, South Padre Island
Laguna Madre Nature Trail
Ranked #26 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Owner description: This 1,500-foot boardwalk crosses four acres of marshland, where bird watchers can spot many coastal and migratory birds and... more » Owner description: This 1,500-foot boardwalk crosses four acres of marshland, where bird watchers can spot many coastal and migratory birds and numerous others tempted by the berries on the fiddlewood bushes along the trail « less
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Whataburger Field, Corpus Christi
Whataburger Field
Ranked #27 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Category: Sports Complexes
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Moody Mansion Museum, Galveston
As featured in Daytrips from San Antonio
Moody Mansion Museum
Ranked #28 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 105 reviews
Category: Historic Sites; Art Museums
Owner description: This elegant late 19th-century mansion of red brick, limestone and terra cotta tile, houses a collection of decorative arts,... more » Owner description: This elegant late 19th-century mansion of red brick, limestone and terra cotta tile, houses a collection of decorative arts, silver and furnishings associated with the Moodys, one of the city's most prominent families. « less
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Sundance Cinema, Houston
Sundance Cinema
Ranked #29 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Category: Theatres
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Bay Education Center, Rockport
Bay Education Center
Ranked #30 of 401 attractions in Texas Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Category: Museums
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