If you are thinking of visiting the great state of Texas in the near future, there are many places and attractions in southern Texas to choose from when deciding your destination. Whether it is a day at Six Flags theme park or visiting a marine park, such as Sea World, South Texas has attractions that are sure to please everyone in your group.
People come to South Padre Island and Port Isabel, Texas, located right off the southern tip of Texas, for a variety of reasons including spring break, vacation and retirement. There are many things to do here, but one of the more popular attractions in the area is Black Dragon Cruises.
Aboard this replica of a 17th-century galleon pirate ship, visitors can cruise with professional pirates that will entertain guests with a treasure hunt, face painting, sword fighting and pirate stories. There are separate cruise options for adults and families with children 12 and under.
Black Dragon Cruises
501 East Maxan Street Suite C
Port Isabel, TX 78597
(956) 943-6283
blackdragoncruises.com
San Antonio is home to the 4.2-acre Alamo, the most famous of five Catholic missions established in San Antonio in the 18th century. This mission was the home to missionaries for almost 70 years.
Visitors can explore the Alamo for free, as well as the other missions, and learn about the infamous Battle of the Alamo and how it shaped the future of Texas.
The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 225-1391
thealamo.org
Visitors to the Corpus Christi area will want to take time out of their day to see the Art Museum of South Texas, where they can enjoy both the permanent and temporary exhibits found at the museum. The museum was built in 1972 and was expanded in 2006. There are more than 1,300 works of art on display. Visitors can see various pieces of artwork including sculptures, paintings, prints and collages. The museum's website has more information about individual collections on exhibit, including the Dorothy Hood collection containing works by the Texas-born modernist, as well as current temporary exhibits.
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 Shoreline Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 825-3500
stia.org
