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Fort Travis Seashore Park

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.

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Anderson Ave & 10th St
Crystal Beach, Texas
77650
Phone: 409/766-2411

Hours

Open 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Featured Attraction

San Marcos River Walkway

Unites five city parks along the picturesque river, accented by lush landscaping. Access from Juan Veramendi Plaza, C.M. Allen Parkway at Hopkins Street.

City: San Marcos
Region: Hill Country

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Region: Gulf Coast

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Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
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Region: Hill Country

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