received a land grant from the Mexican government and was officially established on Dickinson Bayou shortly before 1850. Visitors may access Dickinson Bayou at Paul
Hopkins Park or by a public boat ramp on Texas 3 just south of F.M. 517. Annual events include the Dickinson Festival of
Lights, the Fourth of July Old-Fashioned Community Picnic and Parade, and Veterans Day Parade.
DICKINSON RAILROAD MUSEUM —Features information about life in Dickinson, plus stories of the Depression, gambling houses, bootleggers and moonshiners. Get a feel for rail travel of the past. 218 F.M. 517 W. 281/534-4367.
www.dickinsonhistoricalsociety.org.
EDNA POP. 5,725
ALT. 72 MAP S-18
JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & AGRICULTURE: 317 W. Main St. 361/782-7146.
www.jacksoncountytexas.com/tourism.
The town traces its roots to Texana, settled in 1824. When the railroad bypassed Texana in the 1880s, the town moved to its current site and was named for the middle daughter of the railroad’s founder. It is the seat of Jackson County. Edna became the Flag City with a 1968 resolution to fly the U.S. flag until “an honorable peace had been secured in Vietnam." Edna is along the Great Texas Coastal Birding
Trail. Visit
www.tpwd.texas.gov/wildlifetrails for information.
BRACKENRIDGE RECREATION COMPLEX —Located on Lake Texana, the park is a great place for boating, fishing, water skiing and swimming. Enjoy wildlife viewing and birding. Texana Park and Brackenridge Park and Campground have RV and tent camping. The complex has miniature golf, paintball and disc golf. The Main Event Center hosts conventions, trade shows and arena events (361/782-7272). Seven miles east of Edna on Texas 111. 361/782-5456.
www.brackenridgepark.com.
LAKE — Lake Texana — This Lavaca-Navidad River Authority reservoir offers boat ramps and parks with fishing, picnicking, camping and nature trails. Eight miles southeast of Edna. 361/782-5229.
www.lnra.org.
OTTO LAWRENCE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM —This museum offers a hands-on experience with a country school, store and post office. Vintage clothes are available, and homemade games add to the fun. In historic Jackson County jail at the corner of Cypress and Ed Linn streets. 361/782-5431.
TEXANA MUSEUM AND OLD JAIL HOUSE —Exhibits include artifacts, art items and documents pertaining to early life in the area. The exterior of the museum has murals depicting early Jackson County history. 403 N. Wells (Texas 111 North). 361/782-5431.
EL CAMPO POP. 11,515
ALT. 110
EL CAMPO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & AGRICULTURE: 979/543-2713.
www.elcampochamber.com.
The railroad reached the area in the 1880s, and Mexican cowboys who brought cattle herds to the railhead called the site el campo, the countryside. When El Campo was incorporated in 1905, the city fathers used the Spanish words to name the city. Historical murals painted on buildings throughout town depict the city’s history. El Campo is known for its great waterfowl hunting and excellent fishing. The city has a variety of restaurants and is famous for its barbecue. El Campo celebrates its hearitage with the Prairie Days Festival in October.
EL CAMPO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY —Features big-game trophies from five continents against murals and in natural settings. Children’s area includes hands- on activities. 2350 N. Mechanic in the civic center. 979/543-6885.
www.elcampomuseum.org.
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Enjoy horseback riding on the beach near Corpus Christi.
FRIENDSWOOD POP. 37,855
ALT. 30
FRIENDSWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION: 281/996-3220.
www.friendswood.com .
Founded by Quakers from Pennsylvania in 1895. Today, the city is close to cultural, educational and recreational venues, NASA, observatories, zoos, major league sports, and the beach at Galveston. Annual events include the Spring Sparkle in April,
Youth Fishing Derby in May, Heritage Day Festival in October and Flap Jack Fun Run in December.
1902 PERRY HOUSE —This is the oldest house in Friendswood. The restored home houses family furnishings. 109 W. Spreading Oaks. 281/482-7390.
www.friendswoodheritage.com/museums.
CECIL AND FRANCES BROWN HOUSE —Built by Houston architect Henry A. Stubee, the house is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It now houses a law firm. 312 Friendswood Drive.
www.altontodd.com/ About-Our-Firm/
The-Brown-House.shtml.
FRANK J. BROWN HERITAGE MUSEUM AND BARN — Museum is inside a replica of the first home of founder Frank J. Brown. Exhibits show how early Quaker homes would have looked and depict the first 50 years of the town. The grounds include a barn built with lumber more than 100 years old and the 1952 Glines Barber Shop. An exterior button illuminates the shop and a barber narrates the story. 108 Skyview. 281/482-7390.
www.friendswoodheritage.com/museums.
VETERANS MEMORIAL —The 3,500-square-foot memorial includes a stainless steel American flag and two 7-foot granite columns with emblems of all U.S. military branches. 910 S. Friendswood Drive. In Stevenson Park.
www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/Tourism.
GALVESTON POP. 48,686
ALT. 20 MAP R-22/WW-19
GALVESTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER: Located in the historic Ashton Villa. 2328 Broadway. 888/425-4753.
www.galveston.com.
When first explored by Europeans, the island was an Akokisa site. The Karankawa tribe used it for hunting and fishing. Pirate Jean Laffite established a settlement here in 1817. During the Texas Revolution, the harbor served as the port for the Texas Navy. After the war, a
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group of investors bought land in 1838 to establish a town, which incorporated the next year. Early years gave the city many firsts in Texas: first Roman Catholic convent, first electric lights and first medical college. In 1900, the island was inundated by a hurricane that claimed more than 6,000 lives. A seawall, presently 10 miles long, was built two years later. Many party boats are available for bay or offshore
fishing action. Reservations at Piers 18 and 19 and Galveston Yacht Basin, which also offers marine services. For more information, call 888/GAL-ISLE or visit
www.galveston.com. The seat of Galveston County, Galveston is home
to the University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas A&M University at Galveston and Galveston College. A few of the annual events include Mardi Gras!
Galveston in February, FeatherFest and The Grand Kids Festival in April, AIA Sandcastle Competition and Juneteenth in June, Lone Star Motorcycle Rally in November and Dickens on the Strand in December.
THE BRYAN MUSEUM —The museum features rare pieces from the pre-Columbian period to the present, including the sword used to aid in the capture of Santa Anna after the Battle of San Jacinto; the only medal awarded for bravery by the Confederate government; an original copy of the Nina Expedition of 1812; and original correspondence from the pirate Jean Lafitte. 1315 21st St. 409/965-7685.
www.thebryanmuseum.com.
COLONEL, EXCURSION BOAT —Modern triple-deck paddle wheeler recaptures the romance of 19th- century river steamboats on daily sightseeing cruises. Evening dinner cruises and moonlight dance cruises are once a month. Admission charge. The Colonel departs from Moody Gardens, One Hope Blvd. 409/683-4200 or 409/683-4419.
FERRY RIDES —Free ferries operated by the Texas Department of Transportation run every 20 minutes between Galveston and Port Bolivar, Texas 87.
FISHING PIERS —Free municipal jetties and rock piers are along Seawall Boulevard at 10th, 17th, 30th, 37th and 61st streets. Commercial fishing piers are on Seawall Boulevard at 25th, 61st and 90th streets, as well as at Seawolf Park on Pelican Island. Flanking the ship channel between Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula are South Jetty (at the extreme east end of Galveston Island) and North Jetty (from Bolivar Peninsula). 888/425-4753.
www.galveston.com.
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