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Beach in Galveston
Photographer: Kevin Stillman

Galveston Island Beach

Thirty-two miles of sand beach washed by Gulf of Mexico. Within city, beach is edged by hotels, condos, restaurants and amusement attractions. Camping is permitted in designated areas and commercial facilities only and at Galveston Island State Park. Parking fees at certain beach recreation areas; free parking available at others. 888/GAL-ISLE. www.galveston.com.

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Galveston, Texas
77550
888/GAL-ISLE

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Built as family residence for oilman Edgar Brown, whose wife wanted a Southern plantation house like "Linden" in Natchitoches, La. Brown re-created the house where the family resided. The property was given to Lamar State College by the Brown family where it is used as a conference center today. Open Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Admission fee. 4205 Park Ave. 409/883-2939.

City: Orange
Region: Gulf Coast

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Popular Activities

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular activities to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Silent Wings Museum
City: Lubbock
Region: Panhandle Plains

Fort Worth Zoo
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caldwell Zoo
City: Tyler
Region: Piney Woods

NASA/Space Center Houston
City: Houston
Region: Gulf Coast

River Walk
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Aquarena Center
City: San Marcos
Region: Hill Country

Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Center
City: Marfa
Region: Big Bend Country

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