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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
Summary & FAQ
Galveston Island - 1 hour from Houston
Beaumont, TX (1 hour 20 minutes)
Brenham (1 hour 10 min)
Texas City (1 hour Day Trip from Houston)
Port Arthur (1 hour 30 min)
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (1 hour 20 min)
Village Creek State Park (1 hour 30 min)
Goose Island State Park (2 hours 45 min)
USS Lexington (3 hours 10 min)
Texas State Aquarium (3 hours 10 min)
Mustang Island State Park (3 hours 30 min)
Creole Nature Trail (2 hours)
Texas Energy Museum (1 hour 20 min)
Austin (2 hours 45 min)
Brazos Bend State Park (50 min)
Kemah (40 min)
Stark Museum of Art (1 hour 40 min)
Sam Houston National Forest (1 hour)
Space Center Houston (30 min)
George Bush Park (30 min Day Trip from Houston)
The Alamo (2 hours 50 min)
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum (1 hour 30 min)
SeaWorld San Antonio (3 hours)
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (3 hours 30 min)
Battleship Texas State Historic Site (30 min)
- The unique combination of wetland, bayou, prairie, and forest ecosystems in the area around Houston have given rise to several protected wildlife and natural refuge areas.
- Beyond the outdoors, several cities lie close to Houston where an array of art, historical, and science museums in the area provide a host of destinations for culturally oriented day trips as well.
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