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City in Texas, United States
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Goliad is one of the oldest and most historically significant towns in Texas. There are the remains of a ruined Spanish mission, a restored mission Espiritu Santo, and a state park (on the river). The most significant site is the wonderfully restored Presidio de La Bahia. Goliad is also the site of the Fannin Battleground where the infamous Goliad Massacre occurred during the Texas war for independence from Mexico.
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18 hole course that's a bit thin and dry on the fairways but fun to play, easy to get a tee time, and more affordable than big city courses.
Friendly local diner serving breakfast and lunch.
Homey restaurant near the courthouse serving Tex-Mex cuisine for breakfast and lunch. The migas are recommended along with the 911 salsa (if you dareǃ). Lunch is mainly burgers and tacos.
Popular Tex-Mex restaurant with convenient hours serving 3 meals a day (breakfast items served all day).
Goliad is 150 miles southwest of Houston via US 59. The trip will take about 2-1/2 hours.
Read in the guideThis is a rural small town. Visitors will find it difficult to get around without a car.
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