ANAHUAC POP. 2,302
ALT. 21
MAP Q-22
ANAHUAC AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 603 Miller St. 409/267-4190.
www.anahuacchamber.com.
The first settlement was established when a Spanish for- tress was made the port of entry for American colonists. Named the “Alligator Capital of Texas” by the Texas Legis- lature, Anahuac boasts more alligators than people. Texas Gatorfest is held in September at Fort Anahuac Park.
ANAHUAC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE —More than 40 species of birds nest in this 24,356-acre marshland on East Galveston Bay. Activities include wildlife observation, birding, photography, waterfowl hunting, fishing and crabbing. Overnight camping is limited. The headquarters also supervises McFaddin and
Texas Point National wildlife refuges east along the coast. About 18 miles southeast of Anahuac. 409/267-3337.
www.fws.gov/refuge/anahuac. See PORT ARTHUR.
CHAMBERS COUNTY MUSEUM —Exhibits feature local and pioneer history, plus archeology. 300 Cummings St. 409/267-8363.
The Lynchburg ferry crosses the San Jacinto River near Baytown. It is the oldest operating ferry in Texas. travel information TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER S
The Texas Department of Transportation operates travel information centers for the convenience of the traveling public. Uniformed, professional travel counselors welcome visitors and provide a wealth of free literature, information and sugges- tions to make every Texas trip more pleasant. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. TO SPEAK to a professional travel counselor
for travel information and trip planning assis- tance call 800/452-9292 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Central time daily.
www.txdot.gov.
FOR 24-HOUR highway condition information call 800/452-9292 or visit
www.drivetexas.org.
HARLINGEN: 2021 W.
Harrison.In the Rio Grande Valley near the Texas-Mexico border at the inter- section of U.S. 77 and U.S. 83. 956/428-4477.
ORANGE: 1708 E. I-10. In Southeast Texas at the Texas-Louisiana state line on East I-10. 409/883-9416.
GETTING THERE
CORPUS CHRISTI INTL. AIRPORT
www.corpuschristiairport.com
HOUSTON-GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT
www.fly2houston.com
VALLEY INTL. AIRPORT (Harlingen)
www.flythevalley.com
MORE TRAVEL INFORMATION ON PAGE 7. 106
ALVIN POP. 25,143
FORT ANAHUAC PARK —Some traces remain of the Mexican fort built about 1831 by prisoners of the Mexican government. In one of the preliminary battles of the Texas Revolution, it was captured by William B. Travis. The park offers picnicking, camping, rest rooms and a boat ramp. 1704 S. Main St. On Trinity Bay. 409/267-2409.
www.co.chambers.tx.us.
ALT. 51 MAP R-21/AA-14/VV-15
ALVIN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 200 Depot Centre Blvd. 281/585-3359.
www.alvintexas.org.
Visitors enjoy antique shopping, fishing, birding, nature trails, golf, camping, scuba diving and even skydiving. Alvin also is part of The Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, which includes several sites along the Texas coast. Visit
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wildlifetrails for details. During the spring, Shimek Gardens on C.R. 237 one
mile west of the city, is spectacular with more than 850 varieties of daylilies and roses. 281/331-4395. Visit Froberg Farms for homegrown fruits and
vegetables. Visitors can pick their own items. Tours are available by request in May and November. Call 281/585-3531.
ALVIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM & THE MARGUERITE ROGERS HOUSE MUSEUM —Housed in the former post office building. It includes gift shop. Free for children 12 and younger. Call for group tour information. Admission charge. 300 W. Sealy. 281/331-4469.
www.alvinmuseum.org
BAYOU WILDLIFE ZOO —See a variety of exotic wildlife in natural settings, and enjoy a tram ride with experienced wildlife guides. 5050 F.M. 517. 281/337-6376.
www.bayouwildlifepark.com.
GULF COAST SPEEDWAY —This facility hosts the Texas State Championships and is the home of the Modified Midget Association.
www.gulfcoastspeedway.com.
NOLAN RYAN EXHIBIT CENTER —Showcases this hometown legend’s career from Little League to Major League Baseball. Highlights include a theater, interactive pitch-catch exhibit, videos and photos. Admission charge. Texas 35 and Mustang. On the campus of Alvin Community College. 281/388-1134.
www.nolanryan
foundation.org.
WALLISVILLE HERITAGE PARK —Described as one of Southeast Texas’ best kept secrets, the park has a museum and genealogy library dedicated to Chambers County history with artifacts from Spanish Mission Nuestra Señora de la Luz and Presidio San Agustín de Ahumada. Exit 807 on I-10 in Wallisville. 409/389-2252.
www.wallisville.com.
ANGLETON POP. 19,229
ALT. 21 MAP S-21/BB-13
CITY OF ANGLETON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM: 24-hour visitor kiosk. 121 S. Velasco 979/849-4364 x2111.
www.angleton.tx.us.
The Brazoria County seat, Angleton is a thriving community, and a hub of technology, agriculture and history that is strategically located on State Highway 288—30 miles from Houston and 12 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Annual events include the Austin Town Festival
(a re-enactment of an 1830s Colonial Texas town) in November, Market Days from March through November, Freedom Festival the Saturday before July 4, Brazoria County Fair and Rodeo in October and Heart of Christmas Celebration in December.
BRAZORIA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM —Housed in the 1897 Brazoria County Courthouse and located in the area selected by Stephen F. Austin for his colony, the museum includes the Austin Colony exhibit and speaks to the frontier experience. 100 E. Cedar St. 979/864-1208.
www.bchm.org.
BRAZORIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE —More than 42,000 acres are a nesting area for mottled ducks and win- tering grounds for snow geese. Access by boat for fishing, crabbing, oystering (permitted in public waters) and water- fowl hunting in specified areas. Enjoy a six-mile, self-guided auto tour and hiking trail. Big Slough Recreation Area and Discovery Center is at 2022 C.R. 227. 24907 F.M. 2004. 979/922-1037.
www.fws.gov/refuge/brazoria.
MSR HOUSTON —Experience the excitement of driving on a challenging but extremely safe course. Take an electrify- ing lap around the 2.38-mile course in a stock car or a Radical Sports Racer. Spend an hour on the kart track in
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