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City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
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Clute is a city on the North Barrier Coast of Texas. If you have never seen an industrial plant, you are in for a treat, as Dow tanks and stacks and whatever else seem to overshadow everything around here.
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The Brazoria County Historical Museum exists to discover, preserve, and make known the history of Brazoria County. Located in Brazoria County's historic 1897 courthouse, the Museum collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts that relate the history of and which reflect the County's cultural and demographic diversity.
Where you can see a gargantuan-size statue of Stephen F Austin holding a scroll and also a "lake" in the shape of the state of Texas.
History of the area, from maritime to military to historical, with cannon demonstration and shark exhibit.
Focus is on town's (originally called Columbia) historical significance as the first capital of the Republic of Texas.
Very understated; the early statesmen of Texas lore worked their magic in creating the new state of Texas and breaking free from Mexico in a log cabin.
Where Stephen F Austin, the father of Texas (who ironically didn't get to see the emergence of it at all hardly) succumbed to pneumonia in December of 1836 in George McKinstry's cabin.
A marine hatchery and aquarium managed by the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife.
2 miles of nature trails with birdwatching stations, nursery with plants for sale, nature education programs.
A small habitat where migratory birds rest that has an observation tower. Unfortunately about the most obvious thing to see aside from the gulf is the Freeport LNG condensing plant with its monstrous natural gas tanks and cooling fans that exploded in 2022.
Late July The Great Texas Mosquito Festival is a three-day fun-filled, family event.
The Center for the Arts & Sciences is home to the Brazosport Art League, Brazosport Center Stages, The Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and the Brazosport Planetarium, all under one roof. If you are looking for good family fun, learning, and entertainment, The Center has many programs and special events for children and families. Or, if you are seeking someplace a little special to hold receptions, meetings or corporate functions, The Center has several options available.
Private groups up to 24 persons. Treat yourself, friends, clients, employees, families or other groups to an exciting fishing trip.
Beach access on former site of Fort Bates (1862) with fishing jetty. Beachcomb, bird watch, swim, gaze at massive cargo ships going by. Also has RV campsites and cabins.
Beach access where you can drive on the beach and also do tent camping.
Beach access where you can drive on the beach and also do tent camping. An added feature is being able to see the mouth of the Brazos River.
Southwestern recipes that have been time tested for over 30 years.
Poolyard with palm tree.
The Brazoria County Airport, located west of State Highway 288 on County Road 220, is a gateway for air commerce into and out of Brazoria County.
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