Overview
Texas City is in Galveston County and lies on the Gulf Coast of the Texas mainland.
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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 — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston — 49 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Photos
Do
Texas City Dike is a favourite windsurfing / kitesurfing spot.
Buy
The nearby Mall of the Mainland has a selection of department stores and boutiques.
Sleep
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Texas City I 45, 2900 I-45. Indoor pool. Tel: +1 409-927-5639.
Go next
- Kemah, just north of here has a famous boardwalk.
Nearby
Galveston
City / town · 68 listings · 8 mi away
Kemah
City / town · 23 listings · 13 mi away
Jamaica Beach
City / town · 1 listings · 14 mi away
Webster
City / town · 5 listings · 17 mi away
Bolivar Peninsula
City / town · 16 listings · 20 mi away
Alvin
City / town · 3 listings · 21 mi away
Baytown
City / town · 8 listings · 25 mi away
Pearland
City / town · 2 listings · 26 mi away
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