Galveston Island State Park
"Galveston visitors can easily reach the park for a day at the beach, birding, or kayaking. It is a convenient outdoor escape from the island's historic district and busy Seawall."
A coastal park on Galveston Island with beaches, marshes, paddling, fishing, and camping.
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
"Galveston visitors often add the battleground to a coastal itinerary. It provides a historic inland stop that complements beach trips with Texas independence history."
Historic battlefield site commemorating Texas’ victory at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Brazos Bend State Park
"Galveston visitors may come inland for freshwater fishing and a change from the coast. The park offers a quieter, marsh-and-lake setting for outdoor recreation."
A wildlife-rich park of lakes, wetlands, and trails southwest of Houston.