Overview
Alvin is in the Gulf Coast of Texas. Home of the Pitcher Nolan Ryan. It's about 20 miles southeast of Houston, at the intersections of SH-35 and SH-6.
1 things to do · 2 places to eat
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Best things about Alvin
Bayou Wildlife Zoo
See animals, take a trailer tour.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 95°F; winter lows dip to about 44°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Oct. (climate data from nearby Houston)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HOU William P. Hobby Airport, Houston — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston — 39 mi away (major hub). Directions
SH-35 business cuts right through down town. From I-45, exit Telephone Rd. and go south until you see Alvin.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
Pecans fallen from the trees. They're addictive!
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Get in
SH-35 business cuts right through down town. From I-45, exit Telephone Rd. and go south until you see Alvin.
Get around
Car. Only car. This is near-rural Texas!
See
- Nolan Ryan fans be sure to catch the statue of him. The McDonald's on Highway 35 at the south end of Alvin is replete with Nolan Ryan garb.
- Alvin Museum Society, 302 W Sealy St. More depictions of Nolan Ryan and history of Alvin in general, that it was a sundown town and all that. Tel: +1 281-331-4469. Tu-Sa 10:45AM-3PM.
Do
Eat
Pecans fallen from the trees. They're addictive!
Eat La Tapatia
A small taqueria chain with affordable Mexican food with a nice environment!
Eat Joe's Barbeque Company
Chicken fried steak and peach cobbler and buffet on weekends.
Drink
Brazoria county is a "wet" county. It used to be "damp" which meant you could only buy beer with low alcohol content. The availability is still somewhat lacking, so consider going to Galveston County for a better selection.
Sleep
- Scottish Inns & Suites, 900 E Hwy 6. Has an aquarium in the lobby. Tel: +1 281-331-7900. $56 (Jan 2022)
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