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La Porte, Texas Travel Guide
This port city near Houston was founded by
the French in 1889. Located on the upper reaches of Galveston Bay,
the community offers watersports. It is also home to many shipping
and petrochemical industries.
Attractions
San
Jacinto Battlefield State Historical Park. Located in the
community of Deer Park near Houston, this is the site of the fateful
battle between the Texas patriots and the Mexican army of Gen. Antonio
Lopez de Santa Anna, which won Texas its independence from Mexico
in 1836. The event is remembered with the 570-foot San Jacinto Monument
made of Texas limestone. At the base of the monument stands the
San Jacinto Museum of Texas History with displays on the region's
history as well as a multi-media show. The park is administered
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Battleship
USS Texas. This ship, located near the San Jacinto Battlefield
State Historical Park, fought in both World Wars and was renovated
by money raised by the schoolchildren of Texas. It is considered
the world's last remaining dreadnought battleship. Tours take visitors
through crew quarters, engine rooms, the Navigation Bridge, and
more. 6 mi southeast on Gulf Frwy (I-45) to I-610 (South Loop),
then 1 -1/2 mi east to Rte. 225 (La Porte Frwy), then 10-1/2 mi
east to Rte. 134 and 3 mi west to Battleground; highway signs identify
the battlefield exits beginning on the Gulf Freeway.
Tourism Information
La Porte-Bayshore
Chamber of Commerce
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