11003 W Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 471-2400
Whether you live your daily life in the hustle and bustle of the City, or a 40 acre ranch - La Porte has the perfect combination of small town charm and amenity rich City facilities to make for the next destination for you and your family. Situated on Galveston Bay La Porte is truly just a five minute drive from the Port of Houston Cruise terminal making it the perfect place to start your vacation. Are you looking for an inexpensive family weekend that you and your family can make a tradition out of? We've got that covered too! There are so many ways to play in La Porte and every one of them are budget friendly!
3523 Independence Pkwy S , La Porte, TX 281-479-2431
Battleship Texas took part in some of the most significant naval battles of the 20th century during both world wars. Now docked along the Houston Ship Channel, she serves as a memorial to those turbulent times. Come walk her decks, and imagine life as a sailor!
Explore the battleship on your own or on a guided tour. We offer a variety of tours and programs , as well as student programs .
Picnic nearby at San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site . You will find picnic tables, grills and water faucets in the park. Rent the picnic pavilion overlooking Buffalo Bayou for your group gathering. Hold your next meeting in the ship's conference room .
Our park store sells souvenirs and gift items, and a snack bar is open on weekends. The ship is accessible by wheelchair on the Main Deck only.
San Jacinto Battleground: Check out programs and tours of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. Visit the battleground, Monument Observation Floor and San Jacinto Museum of History.
Volunteer: We need your help! Visit our Volunteer page to learn more.
Several nonprofit organizations support our mission:
We offer guided and self-guided tours, along with special programs throughout the year. We lead school programs and host a week-long summer day camp for kids entering third through seventh grades.
Battleship Texas is a short drive from downtown Houston and the Gulf of Mexico.
3523 Independence Pkwy S , La Porte, TX 281-479-2431
In 1836, Texian troops surprised the Mexican army camped here. Shouting “Remember the Alamo” and “Remember Goliad,” the rebels routed the larger force in only 18 minutes. Walk in their footsteps, explore the museum, and enjoy a bird's-eye view from the top of the monument. We're just a short drive from Houston.
Spend a few hours or an entire day exploring the San Jacinto Battleground complex, including Battleship Texas . Bring a group or come on your own.
Plan a picnic; we have picnic tables and grills, and a picnic pavilion for your group. You can also hike, geocache , and nature watch.
Kids, become a Discovery Agent! Download the app at home, then use it to move and learn at the park.
Tour the San Jacinto Museum of History , in the base of the San Jacinto Monument. Exhibits chronicle more than 400 years of early Texas history.
Ride the elevator 489 feet above the battleground to the monument's observation floor. Marvel at views of the battleground, the city of Houston, and one of the busiest seaports in the world.
Watch the documentary film Texas Forever!! The Battle of San Jacinto in our state of the art theatre.
Shop the museum store for books and souvenirs.
Admission to the monument and museum is free. You must pay admission for the observation floor, the movie, and special museum exhibits.
Follow in the footsteps of Texas heroes. Remember the sacrifices made on both sides of this epic struggle.
Battleship Texas took part in some of the most significant naval battles of the 20th century during both world wars. Now berthed here, she serves as a memorial to those turbulent times. Walk her decks and imagine life as a sailor!
Stroll through the native prairie, tidal marsh and bottomland forest on the 1,210-foot long trail and boardwalk. See what the Texians saw as they crossed this terrain, preparing for battle.
Kids : Become a Junior Ranger!
Teachers : Call the park to schedule a field trip.
San Jacinto Battleground is a short drive from downtown Houston and the Gulf of Mexico.
One Monument Circle , La Porte, TX 281-479-2421
Just twenty minutes from downtown Houston, locals and out-of-towners alike can turn an afternoon daytrip into a trip back in time — at the San Jacinto Museum of History. A battleship, a battle and some of the Gulf Coast's best birding, whether you are entertaining guests, chaperoning a fieldtrip or just spending time with your family, a visit to the museum is an experience to remember.
215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX 77565
Imagine a getaway for the entire family! The Kemah Boardwalk is open daily providing fun for everyone! Located just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk is home to fabulous waterfront restaurants, amusements, charming retail stores, festivals and seaside shows every day.
2101 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
NASA's Johnson Space Center has served as a hub of human spaceflight activity for more than half a century. It is home to the nation's astronaut corps, the International Space Station mission operations, the Orion Program, and a host of future space developments. The center plays a pivotal role in enhancing scientific and technological knowledge to benefit all of humankind.
For more than 50 years, NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston has led our nation and the world on a continuing adventure of human exploration, discovery and achievement. The center has played a vital role in powering our country into the 21st century through technological innovations and scientific discoveries.
The dedicated professionals who work at JSC have made advances in science, technology, engineering and medicine that enable us to explore our world and universe as never before, and to derive unparalleled benefits from that exploration.
The Johnson Space Center was established in 1961 as the Manned Spaceflight Center, the home and Mission Control Center for the U.S. human space flight program. In 1973, it was renamed in honor of the late President, and Texas native, Lyndon B. Johnson.
The Johnson Center's $1.5 billion complex occupies 1,620 acres southeast of downtown Houston, in the Clear Lake area.
In its early days, the center led the Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab projects. JSC presently serves as the home of mission control, NASA's lead for International Space Station operations and missions, home to the Orion Multi-purpose crew vehicle, and numerous advanced human exploration projects. The center also plays an important role in NASA's Commercial Crew programs.
As the center has evolved into one of NASA's largest research and development facilities, the greater Houston area has developed into an aerospace hub with an identity of amazing achievements, hard work, and innovation.
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