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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.
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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 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.
2 miles of nature trails with birdwatching stations, nursery with plants for sale, nature education programs.
A marine hatchery and aquarium managed by the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife.
History of the area, from maritime to military to historical, with cannon demonstration and shark exhibit.