Texas Gulf Coast Travel Guide
Where to stay in Texas Gulf Coast
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Minute Maid Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
Crystal Beach
Travellers come to Crystal Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Crystal Beach Beaches and Bolivar Peninsula while you're in town.
The Galleria
Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.
Cinnamon Shore
While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Texas Medical Center
Restaurants, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Texas Medical Center. Make a stop by Houston Zoo or Hermann Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to get around town.
Pirates Beach
If you're spending some time in Pirates Beach, Pirates Beach and Pirate's Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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Popular places to visit
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
South Padre Island Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at South Padre Island Beach, a popular beach in South Padre Island. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Enjoy a day twisting and turning on water slides or just relax in a pool with a swim-up bar at this popular water park.
Minute Maid Park
Catch an event at Minute Maid Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- George R. Brown Convention Center
- NASA Johnson Space Center
- South Padre Island Beach
- Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
- Minute Maid Park
- Space Center Houston
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
- Rice University
- Kemah Boardwalk
- Moody Gardens
- North Padre Island Beach
- Downtown Aquarium
- Texas State Aquarium
- NRG Park
- Beach Park at Isla Blanca
- Sugar Land Town Square
- CityCentre