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A 500-acre peninsula of birds, a pirate waterpark, a free ferry, downtown murals, the longest cable-stayed bridge in Texas, the monument that made the state. Get off the interstate.
Places
Baby gators, a working hive, and a free hour that kids remember.
1724 Market St$
Eighteen minutes that made Texas. Ride the ferry, then look up.
One Monument Circle$$
The lawn downtown. Markets, open mics, ice in December. Confirm ACE before you plan a themed night.
213 W Texas Ave$
Seven acres off Allenbrook. A north-side neighborhood park, not a destination.
4111 Allenbrook Dr$
The gallery that holds the ACE district together. Old Woolworth, new shows.
110 W Texas Ave$
The working marina next to O’Neals. Slips, store, office hours on the official site.
2651 S Highway 146$$
Buddy McBride ramps, a lighted pier, and the hilltop gazebo over Tabbs Bay.
2641 South SH 146 Business$
Goose Creek’s old post office, now the city’s memory. Compact. Call first.
220 W Defee St$
The grassy wait for the ferry. Picnic tables, ships, the monument across the water.
1704 Burnet Dr$
Eighteen-hole golf course with a pro shop, driving ranges, events pavilion and Eagle’s Nest Restaurant.
12440 Eagle Pointe Dr
Recreation center with a weight room, courts, indoor lap pool, tennis courts, group exercise room, sauna, child watch and nature trail.
12450 Eagle Pointe Drive
IMAX, bowling, arcade — the I-10 night that is not a chain grill.
10550 Interstate 10 Service Rd$$
Baytown’s largest park: disc golf, skate, dogs, splash pad, three miles of trail.
4334 Crosby Cedar-Bayou Rd$
57 acres of fields next to Republic of Texas Plaza. Where the leagues actually play.
5117 North Main St$
500 acres, three bays, 317 bird species. The reason to get off I-10.
6213 Bayway Dr$
The little municipal splash. Dump bucket, zero-entry, $6 on a weekday. Not Pirates Bay.
2428 W Main St$
Lazy river, FlowRider, NinjaCross, and the only correct answer in August.
5300 E Rd$$
Barbers Hill ISD elementary school campus.
13701 Lakes Of Champions Blvd
trail, kayakLaunch, fishingPier, birdingSite · approximately 7 miles (Baytown Nature Center page); 5 miles (Baytown Trails page)
6213 Bayway Drive
Texas Historical Commission marker (undated).
220 West Defee
Four blocks of rotating sculpture on Texas Avenue.
Texas Avenue at Town Square$
Pre-K through kindergarten campus with a nurturing, child-centered learning environment and thematic classrooms.
405 E Houston St
Texas Historical Commission marker (1970).
2850 Ferry Road
City park with baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, trails, fishing, a pavilion, playground, skate park and splash pad.
10900 Eagle Dr
Seasonal wave pool with beach entry, shaded areas, a children’s play area, snack bar, sand volleyball and lounge areas.
12450 Eagle Pointe Dr
119 acres. The city’s second-largest park after the Nature Center, and almost nobody from I-10 has heard of it.
1530 Evergreen Rd$
TX-146
5.69 miles of coastal, woods, piers, and boat ramps. Start at the Wetlands Center.
1724 Market St (Wetlands Center trailhead)$
GCCISD elementary school serving the Highlands area with a focus on inclusive, purposeful learning.
200 E Wallisville Rd
Texas Historical Commission marker (1990).
5096 Bayway Drive
birdingSite
Just east of the Trinity River and south of I-10; I-10 exit 807
Five acres of living-history exhibits — Baytown’s other museum, outdoors.
5117 N Main St$
1809 Market St
Active-senior center for Mont Belvieu residents age 55 and older with exercise classes, gym, billiards, lounge, coffee bar and activities.
12430 Eagle Pointe Dr
boatRamp, fishingPier, birdingSite
2.5 miles south of I-10 along the east bank of the Trinity River; I-10 exit 807 and eastbound service road
boatRamp, kayakLaunch, fishingPier, birdingSite
White Memorial Park on Turtle Bayou; from I-10 take exit 812
Texas Historical Commission marker (undated).
5117 North Main Street (Republic of Texas Plaza)
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