Dickinson/Galveston County, Texas
"The Best Kept Secret on the Gulf Coast"
9:15 a.m. Arrive at the Historic Dickinson Railroad Center Museum and Visitor Center, tour 1896 and 1902 G. H. & H Railroad Depot structures, visit our gift shop, Chamber Visitor Center, and enjoy a stroll through our heirloom garden. (Handicap Accessible Restrooms available)
10:15 - 11:15 Tour Paul Hopkins Park with several walking trails under beautiful pine trees for bird watching and reading about local history throughout the parks many displays.
11:30 - 12:45 Enjoy lunch at one of the eateries in town, such as Dickinson Bar-B-Que, Monterey’s Little Mexico, or a number of fast food restaurants.
1 – 3:00 p.m. Tour the Bayou Wildlife Park to view exotic animals on a guided tram ride with opportunities to feed and touch many of the animals.
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Tour the Bay Area Harbour Playhouse and enjoy one of their delightful and nostalgic plays.
3:15 p.m. Check-in at lodging or depart
Dickinson has been called "the best kept secret on the Gulf Coast," for its proximity to major attractions, and for its many other advantages. Dickinson is conveniently located on Interstate 45 and Dickinson Bayou, between Houston & Galveston, 20 minutes from the beach. Clear Lake Resort Area, Galveston Bay, the Johnson Space Center (NASA), as well as three major shopping malls are all within 10 miles. The community of "Dickinson," extends well beyond the boundaries of the City limits, and includes over 25,000 people.
Additional information and fees available upon request.
Dickinson Historical Society
2716 FM 517 East
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 337-6251, e-mail: dhs@ci.dickinson.tx.us
www.dickinsonhistoricalsociety.com