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18 Best and Fun Things To Do In Baytown, Texas


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This Texas city is situated in the Galveston Bay Complex, providing a wide array of attractions for tourists to enjoy!

Baytown features many nature centers and bayside parks, and is considered an active district for arts and entertainment. It boasts a waterpark that is family-friendly, as well as a symphony orchestra.

There is no limit to the artistic, cultural, and outdoorsy recreational activities and attractions that can be found in Baytown, and it is considered a welcome, peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of big city life.

Here’s our list of the best and most fun things to do in Baytown, Texas

The 18 Most Popular Things To Do In Baytown, Texas

18. Atkinson Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

17. Art League of Baytown

4.8 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: 110 W Texas Ave Baytown TX

Tel:  281 427 2222

Web Address:   https://art-league-of-baytown.org/

16. Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier

4.0 ★★★★☆ (66 reviews)

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Location: Bay Galveston TX

Tel:  281 471 5705

Web Address:   https://ci.la-porte.tx.us/474/Sylvan-Beach-Fishing-Pier

15. Highland Oaks RV Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

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Location: 905 E Wallisville Road Highlands TX

Tel:  281 426 2314

Web Address:   http://highlandoaksrvpark.com/

14. W.C. Britton Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (170 reviews)

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Location: 1305 Arizona Street Baytown TX

Tel:  281 420 6597

13. River Terrace Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (609 reviews)

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Location: 16550 Market Street Channelview TX

12. Roseland Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (861 reviews)

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Location: 100 Roseland Dr Baytown TX

Tel:  281 420 6597

Web Address:   https://baytown.org/facilities/facility/details/Roseland-Park-44

11. Mont Belvieu City Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (996 reviews)

Location: 10900 Eagle Dr Mont Belvieu TX

Tel:  281 576 2213

Web Address:   http://montbelvieu.net/

10. Jenkins Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,128 reviews)

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Location: 4334 Crosby Cedar Bayou Road Baytown TX

Tel:  281 420 6597

Web Address:   https://baytown.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Jenkins-Park-3

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9. Baytown Historical Museum

4.2 ★★★★☆ (56 reviews)

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Location: 220 W Defee Street Baytown TX

Tel:  281 427 8768

8. The Umbrella Alley

4.4 ★★★★☆ (171 reviews)

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Location: 124 W Texas Ave Baytown TX

Web Address:   http://the-umbrella-alley.keeq.io/

7. Calypso Cove

4.4 ★★★★☆ (193 reviews)

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Location: 2428 W Main Street Baytown TX

Tel:  281 422 1150

Web Address:   https://baytown.org/706/Calypso-Cove

6. Baytown Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (975 reviews)

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Location: 6213 Bayway Dr Baytown TX

Tel:  281 424 9198

Web Address:   https://baytown.org/708/Baytown-Nature-Center

5. Houston Raceway

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,216 reviews)

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Location: 2525 FM 565 Baytown TX

Tel:  281 383 7223

Web Address:   http://houstonraceway.com/

4. San Jacinto Museum of History

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,245 reviews)

Location: 1 Monument Cir La Porte TX

Tel:  281 479 2421

Web Address:   https://sanjacinto-museum.org/

3. Pirates Bay Waterpark

4.5 ★★★★★ (3,001 reviews)

Location: 5300 E Road Baytown TX

Tel:  281 422 1150

Web Address:   https://baytown.org/877/Pirates-Bay-Waterpark

2. Magical Winter Lights

4.4 ★★★★☆ (3,162 reviews)

Location: 2525 FM 565 Baytown TX

Tel:  888 560 5853

Web Address:   https://magicalwinterlights.com/

1. San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (5,160 reviews)

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Location: 3523 Independence Pkwy La Porte TX

Tel:  281 479 2431

Web Address:   https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/san-jacinto-battleground-state-historic-site

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Baytown, Texas! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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