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Region: Gulf Coast
Growing community in the heart of Galveston County, was incorporated in 1978, merging the early towns of Alta Loma and Arcadia. Named for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad that passed through the area in 1877. Originally an agricultural area, strategic location near NASA, Galveston and Texas City refineries, has almost doubled population in last 10 years. Examples of early homes from the 1890s and a castle built in the 1930s can be seen here.
Annual events include dinner in January; golf tournament and Galveston County Fair and Rodeo in April; Hall of Fame Fishing Tournament in May; Captain Cuisine-Epicurean Evening in October; Fall Fun Cruise in November; and Winter Wonderland Christmas Festival in December.
Nearby Cities: Houston, Galveston, Spring, Kemah, Baytown, Deer Park, more...
Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.
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