Victoria
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Victoria

A prairie courthouse town an hour from three coasts.

Why Victoria is growing

Victoria sits between Corpus Christi, Houston and San Antonio, and its restored square, prairie wineries and close beaches have made it the coast stopover Texans are rediscovering. The guide below connects the town to nearby parks, signature stops, local food and golf so it can anchor a full weekend instead of a quick pass-through.

Visitor tip

The square is free to wander and Mustang Island is forty-five minutes away.

Things to do nearby

Padre Island National Seashore

Gulf Coast · Beaches

Padre Island National Seashore

The longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world — dunes, shorebirds and sea turtle releases.

Port Aransas

Gulf Coast · Beaches

Port Aransas

A laid-back island town reached by a free ferry, with fishing piers, golf carts and fresh Gulf seafood.

San Antonio Missions

South Texas · History

San Antonio Missions

The Alamo plus four 18th-century missions linked by the River Walk's Mission Reach — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Parks & recreation nearby

Connect the city with a trail, lake, historic site or open-sky day trip.

Historic site · Goliad

Goliad State Park & Historic Site

Explore the landscapes, trails and stories around Goliad State Park & Historic Site.

State park · Port O'Connor

Powderhorn State Park

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State park · Rockport

Goose Island State Park

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Where to eat

  • Cave 'Can

    The famous steakhouse on the square.

    Family friendly

  • Bella Costa

    Italian dinner in a restored home.

Things to do

  • McFaddin & Ward-Scott House

    A restored 1890s Victorian house museum.

  • Guadalupe River greenbelt

    Trails and paddling through town.

    Family friendly

  • Choke Canyon State Park

    A big lake thirty minutes south for fishing and camping.

    Family friendly

Golf nearby

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