William P. Hobby Airport 40 min
Sylvan Beach Park (23 min) Park featuring sandy beach areas, play equipment, a fishing pier & a pavilion for events. Pirates Bay Waterpark (22 min) A seasonal attraction with waterslides, wave pools, kids' play areas & a lazy river. Kemah Boardwalk (27 min) Family-friendly entertainment including retro rides, a wooden roller coaster & two-story carousel. San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (21 min) Circa-1939 obelisk & museum commemorating the battle that marked Texas' independence from Mexico. San Jacinto Museum of History (23 min) Free showcase of artifacts, documents, books & images from points throughout Texas history. Pine Gully Park (26 min) Large park with a fishing pier on Galveston Bay plus nature trails, playgrounds & picnic facilities. Armand Bayou Nature Center (27 min) Vast nature preserve with walking trails & many educational activities, such as guided canoe trips. Baytown Historical Museum (12 min) Baytown Nature Center (19 min) Home to many migrant birds, this 500-acre peninsula offers picnic shelters, fishing piers & trails. Fred Hartman Bridge (17 min) Roseland Park (11 min) Green space offering a playground, picnic shelters & trails, plus boat ramps, fishing piers & docks. El Jardin Beach (25 min) Spacious beach on the bay offering swimming, sunbathing & picnicking, plus play areas & restrooms. W.C. Britton Park (13 min) Waterfront getaway featuring fishing piers, a children's playground & walking trails. Battleship Texas State Historic Site (24 min) This historic ship served in both World Wars & is open to the public for self & guided tours. Clear Lake (32 min) Lake, sailing, and outdoor recreation |