As Texas' earliest prominent city, literally scores of fascinating historic
structures were built by sea captains, merchants, businessmen and prominent
officials. 888/GAL-ISLE. www.galveston.com.
Primary artillery defense installation was built in 1897 and closed in 1947.
Several buildings remain in use by Galveston College, Texas A&M University
at Galveston and the National Marine Fisheries Service. Massive coastal
artillery bunkers can still be seen, but most now are part of the foundation of
the nearby hotel and conference center. Seawall Boulevard between 45th and 53rd
streets.
City: Galveston
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.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
