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.
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
