To admire an example of Victorian architecture, visit the Davidson Home in Heritage Square. Built between 1895 and 1897 by Frank and Florence Haven Davidson, this was the home of the first child born in Texas City. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Texas City Museum is housed in the old J.C. Penny building on 6th Street North. Make a stop there to learn more about the history of city, see a railroad exhibit and take the family to the children’s discovery area. There is also an exhibit that details Texas City Disaster of 1947, which has been called incident that has been called the worst industrial accident in U.S. history.For outdoor recreation, you can go boating or cast your line off one of the country’s longest fishing piers at the Texas City Dike.
Nature lovers will want to take a trip to the Texas City Prairie Preserve. This 2,300 acre nature preserve is located along the shores of Moses Lake and Galveston Bay. The terrain includes prairie wetlands and habitats and supports a variety of wildlife, including the endangered Attwater’s Prairie Chicken. The preserve is a part of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, which preserves trails along the Texas coast that are home to birds and other wildlife.
Shopping enthusiasts will want to make sure to add Texas City’s outlet mall to their list of places to see. Conveniently located along Interstate 45 South, there are more than 90 brand name and designer outlet stores at this mall. And when staying at one of our Texas City hotels, you’re also just a short drive from Galveston Island, which is home to Gulf Coast beaches and attractions like Moody Gardens. Book your stay with Choice Hotels today!