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Gulf Coast Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
A WorldWeb.com travel guide to Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres in Gulf Coast, Texas.
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    South Padre Island Visitors Center
    The visitor's center offers an extensive range of travel and convention information for South Padre Island. It is also home to the Visitor's Center Sand Castle, a year-round sandcastle whose design changes several times throughout the year.
    Address: 600 Padre Blvd South Padre Island  TX  USA  78597
    Telephone 1 956 761-6433 
     

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    Old Brownsville City Cemetery
    This historic cemetery is the final resting place of early Rio Grande Valley settlers, with tombstones dating as far back as the late 1850s. Tours of the cemetery may be scheduled through the Brownsville Historical Association.
    Address: 401 E Madison St. Brownsville   TX  USA
    Telephone 1 956 541-5560 
     

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    Palo Alto Battlefield

    This national historic site is where Mexican and American troops encountered conflict that would be the beginning of the two-year long U.S.-Mexican War. The site offers exhibits, trails with interpretive panels, activities and a visitor’s center.
    Address: 1623 Central Blvd Brownsville  TX  USA  78520
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 956 541-2785 
     

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    Brownsville Convention and Visitors' Bureau

    This Brownsville visitor’s center provides a wide selection of information services ranging from accommodations, attractions and convention planning. Services are aimed at leisure visitors as well as business travelers.
    Address: 650 Ruben M Torres Sr Blvd Brownsville  TX  USA  78520
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 800 626-2639 
     

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    Palmito Ranch Battlefield
    From May 12-13, 1865, this battlefield was the location of one of the last land engagement battles fought during the Civil War. The battle was fought between Union and Confederate soldiers about one month after General Robert Lee of the Union movement had surrendered.
    Address: 12 miles east, off Texas Hwy 4 Brownsville  TX  USA  78523 
     

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    Immaculate Conception Cathedral
    Construction of his historic cathedral first began in 1856 and was completed in 1859. The church features a Gothic Revival style and contains chandeliers, several bells and vaulted ceilings. A cathedral gift shop and museum is also available.
    Address: 1218 E Jefferson St. Brownsville  TX  USA  78522
    Telephone 1 956 546-3178 
     

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    Brownsville Heritage Complex
    The Brownsville Heritage Complex is run by the local historical association and features 19th century buildings and displays at several sites.
    Address: . Brownsville  TX  USA  78522
    Telephone 1 956 541-5560 
     

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    Centennial House
    Built in 1848, this restored historic house is open to the public.
    Address: 411 N Upper Broadway St. Corpus Christi  TX  USA  78401
    Telephone 1 361 882-8691 
     

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    Rockport-Fulton Visitor Centre
    This visitor’s center provides travel information for Rockport and Fulton including information on area attractions, restaurants and activities. A gift shop featuring an array of souvenirs is located on site. The center is open Monday to Saturday.
    Address: 404 Broadway Rockport  TX  USA  78382
    Telephone 1 361 729-6445 
     

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    Hidalgo Pump House Heritage and Discovery Center
    The Hidalgo Pump House Heritage and Discovery Center offers visitors a glimpse into life in Hidalgo during the early 1900s.
    Address: 902 S 2nd St Hidalgo  TX  USA  78557-2703
    Telephone 1 956 843-8686 
     

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    Presidio La Bahia

    The Presidio La Bahia is a historic site that showcases a Spanish frontier fort. Visitors to this attraction can explore how Texans lived during the 1800s.
    Address: P.O. Box 57 Goliad  TX  USA  77963
    Telephone 1 361 645-3752 
     

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    Stillman House Museum
    Located within the Brownsville Heritage Complex, in historic downtown Brownsville, is the Stillman House Museum. This historic 19th century home first opened to the public in 1960 and is run by the Brownsville Historical Association.
    Address: 1325 E Washington St. Brownsville  TX  USA  78522
    Telephone 1 956 541-5560 
     
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    Heriatge Park & Cultural Center
    Corpus Christi’s Heritage Park allows visitors to explore 11 Victorian homes that promote the city’s past and cultural diversity. Guided tours are available several days throughout the week.
    Address: 1581 N. Chaparral Corpus Christi  TX  USA  78401
    Telephone 1 361 826-3410 
     

     
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