native Texas pink granite; lampposts are bronze. The church is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 902 W. Green Ave. 409/883-2097.
www.orangetexas.org/attractions.
HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM —This large, two-story structure was built as a home in 1902. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The museum features changing historical exhibits plus authentic room settings. 905 W. Division St. 409/886-5385.
www.heritagehouseoforangecounty.com.
SHANGRI LA BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTER —Hundreds of plant species grow in theme- based garden rooms. The Nature Center includes Adams Bayou boat excursions to educational outposts, a beaver pond, state-of-the-art bird blind and bat house. 2111 W. Park Ave. 409/670-9113.
http://starkculturalvenues.org/shangrilagardens.
STARK MUSEUM OF ART —The museum’s collection focuses on the stunning land, dramatic people and diverse wildlife of the American West. It includes collections of Native American objects, Audubon, drawings Remington bronzes, Steuben crystal and porcelain sculpture. 712 Green Ave. 409/866-2787.
http://starkculturalvenues.org/starkmuseum.
TEXAS TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER —One of the 12 Texas Travel Information Centers operated by the Texas Department of Transportation for the convenience of the traveling public. 1708 E. I-10. In Southeast Texas at the Texas-Louisiana state line on East I-10. 409/883-9416.
www.txdot.gov.
W.H. STARK HOUSE —This fully restored 1894 Victorian home is a distinctive architectural example. Original family furnishings include rare porcelains, imported bronzes and Oriental antiques. By tour only; reservations advised. Tours for adults and children older than age 10 start at the Carriage House and include stairs. Admission charge. 610 W. Main St. 409/883-0871.
http://starkculturalvenues.org/ whstarkhouse.
WINERY —Piney Woods Country Wines. See WINERIES listing.
PALACIOS POP. 4,574
ALT. 17 MAP T-19
PALACIOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 420 Main St. 361/972-2615.
www.palacioschamber.com.
Founded in 1903, the area was named by shipwrecked Spaniards who supposedly saw a vision of “tres palacios” (three palaces) as they swam to shore. Fishing is the dominant industry along with seafood processing plants. An attractive bayfront park stretches along Tres Palacios Bay offering palm trees, picnic areas and a spectacular walkway at the water’s edge. Other features include three fishing piers, fishing jetties and boat ramps.
CITY BY THE SEA MUSEUM —Features a display on the voyage of French Explorer Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, in 1686. A ship lost in that expedition was discovered about 300 years later. The recovery of La Belle is one of the greatest archeological efforts of the latter 20th century. 401 Commerce St. 361/972-1148.
www.citybytheseamuseum.org.
HISTORIC INN—Luther Hotel —Built in 1903, this is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It served as the headquarters for early land developers. 409 S. Bay Blvd. On Bayshore between Fourth and Fifth streets. 361/972-2312.
PASADENA POP. 152,868
ALT. 35 MAP Q-21/SS-16
PASADENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 4334 Fairmont Pkwy. 281/487-7871.
www.pasadenachamber.org.
The name is Spanish for “Land of Flowers”—chosen for the blooming meadows along Vince’s Bayou. The bayou figured prominently in the Battle of San
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excursions along Adams Bayou & explore the wonders of nature.
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Discover a year-round oasis of colorful flowers, take guided
performing arts center presenting National Broadway Tours and world-renowned stars.
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galleries to see Remington, Russell & more.
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Jacinto. The town began with a rural post office in 1900, mushroomed into a bustling residential suburb and continued to grow with Houston. It is the home of San Jacinto Junior College and Texas Chiropractic College.
ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER —This nature preserve is in the Central Flyway. It features a bird blind with interpretive material, miles of trails and a late 1800s farm site. Weekends may include demonstrations and guided walks. Admission charge. 8500 Bay Area Blvd. Seven miles east of I-45. 281/474-2551.
www.abnc.org.
HERITAGE PARK & MUSEUM —The Pomeroy House, built in 1906, and Anna’s House, built in 1928, are featured, along with the William Parks “Strawberry House,” recently relocated to this park. The collection features local history from pioneer times to the present. Free guided tours are available. Group tours are welcome (schedule in advance). 204 S. Main. One block south of Texas 225, use Shaver Street exit. 713/472-0565.
www.pasadenahistoricalsociety.org.
PEARLAND POP. 103,841
ALT. 55 MAP R-21/TT-15
PEARLAND CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 11200 Broadway St., Suite 1390. 713/436-5595.
www.visitpearland.com.
Pearland’s name originated from the flowering pear trees. Today, the city is home to 11 hotels, more than 140 international restaurants, shopping opportunities, trails, parks, a freshwater aquarium, plus is close to the 1940 Air Terminal Museum and other Houston attractions. Antique shopping can be found in 17 antique, consignment and resale shops located in Pearland along Main Street (Texas 35) and Broadway Street (FM 518). Golfers have a choice of three 18-hole courses:
Southwyck Golf Club, a links-style course; Pearland Golf Club at Country Place, a relaxed course; and Golfcrest Country Club, a championship golf course. Annual major events include Winterfest in January, Paws in the Park in March, Concerts in the Park in
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