Harlingen is a top destination in the Rio Grande Valley and makes a good central point from which to enjoy a look at all of the southern tip of Texas. Within a one-hour drive, enjoy a romp in the surf of South Padre, bird watching in national refuges, and more. Like the rest of the …
A favorite beach getaway with many Texans, Port Aransas (often just called “Port A”) is a laid-back destination. Although it swells with revelers during spring break season and during the summer months with travelers, the rest of the year the town is relaxed and quiet, catering to bird lovers at its many parks and beachcombers …
The southernmost city in Texas, Brownsville began as Fort Brown, positioned to identify the Rio Grande as the US boundary when Texas became a state. The establishment of the fort started the Mexican-American War. Today, Brownsville is the largest community in the Rio Grande Valley and a gateway into Mexico. The area is also a …
Located at the mouth of the Brazos River 50 miles south of Houston, Brazosport, along with the neighboring towns of Clute, Lake Jackson, Surfside Beach, and Freeport, is best known for its fishing, both saltwater and freshwater. Summer visitors also enjoy swimming, surfing, and crabbing in its waters. The area is a top birding spot …
Established as a trading post, this town boomed in 1901 with the discovery of oil at Spindletop. Today the city, located at the edge of the Big Thicket forest, is a port city and also home to Lamar University. The city is the gateway to Big Thicket National Preserve and boasts many museums. Attractions Art …
With a slogan as the place “where oil and water really do mix,” you just might guess that Baytown was built on the oil industry. And you’d be right. The city continues to be very active in the petrochemical industry but it features several attractions for travelers as well. Located on the mouth of the …
Located on the mouth of the Brazos River, this community is a favorite with those looking for fresh- or salt-water fishing and other water activities such as swimming, surfing, or crabbing. Why is Angleton named Angleton? In early 1890, Lewis R. Bryan, Sr., and Faustino Kiber bought the land where the town of Angleton is …