The peninsula has a long history of military fortifications. In 1898, with
federal development of the Port of Galveston, Fort Travis was constructed and
named for William B. Travis. The fort was completed in 1899 but sustained heavy
damage in the 1900 storm. Repairs were well underway by 1903 to include the
present seawall around the fort. During World Wars I and II, troops were
stationed here to defend the shores. In 1930, the first Galveston/Bolivar ferry
landed on the Bolivar side and was in use until the 1950s. Today, the 60-acre
park still has gun battery sites. It also has picnic areas, cabanas and
campsites. Open 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. On the western end of the Bolivar Peninsula.
409/766-2411.
City: Crystal Beach
Region: Gulf Coast
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Sylvan Beach Park
City: La Porte
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
