Housed in the historic Charles Champion building, the museum shares its
grounds with a water well used by Zachary Taylor's troops when Port Isabel
served as a supply depot during the U.S./Mexican War. Built at the turn of the
century, the structure served as a general store, post office and railroad
depot. At one time, it housed the only telephone in town. It is nationally known
for its fish mural painted in 1906. Exhibits include hands-on displays,
audiovisual film interactives, original artifacts, rare documents and vintage
photographs that tell the story of Port Isabel and area. Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tue.–Sat. Admission charge. 317 Railroad Ave. 956/943-7602.
City: Port Isabel
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
River Walk
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
