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HE GULF COAST REGION EMBRACES inland cities and 624 miles of shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico between Louisiana and Mexico. Warm beaches beckon visitors to lie
in the sun or jump into water activities such as fi shing, boating or swimming. It off ers some of the best birding opportunities in the Western Hemi- sphere, including the World Birding Centers and Great Texas Coast Birding Trail sites. It also is home to the state’s largest city, Houston, and all of its cosmopolitan glory. This area’s history—from Texas’ fi ght for independence through the oil boom and beyond—is recounted in museums and at historic sites. Visitors enjoy a range of culture and cuisine from the Cajun fl avors of Southeast Texas to delicious Gulf seafood to the tropical Tex-Mex fl air of the state’s southern tip. Opportunities abound in this region to create your own memorable experiences. Soak up the sun and enjoy a piece of Texas paradise.
For more infor ma tion about cities and attractions in the Gulf Coast, visit TravelTex.com. PHOTO: KEVIN STILLMAN/TXDOT 105