Charming Towns & Coastal Escapes Around Houston You’ll Love

Houston is an amazing hub, but one of its best perks is how many unique towns and coastal getaways sit just a short drive away. Whether you’re craving ocean views, historic downtowns, or small-town Texas charm, these nearby destinations are perfect for day trips or weekend adventures. 1. Baytown, TX Baytown is often overlooked, but it has a quiet charm of its own. Nestled along the Houston Ship Channel, it offers scenic waterfront views, peaceful nature spots like Baytown Nature Center, and a slower pace that’s refreshing compared to city life. It’s a great place to enjoy the outdoors or a calm afternoon stroll.   2. Kemah, TX KEMAH is lively, fun, and full of coastal energy. Known for the Kemah Boardwalk, this town is perfect for families, couples, and anyone who loves waterfront dining, amusement rides, and sunset views over Galveston Bay. It’s a great spot for seafood, people-watching, and feeling like you’re on vacation—even if it’s just for the day.    3. Galveston,...

Six-Foot-Tall Gingerbread House at South Shore Harbour Resort, League City

In the happiest time of the year, concerns get smaller and holiday cheer grows bigger. South Shore Harbour Resort breathes new life into a traditional gingerbread house scaling it up to 6-foot-tall and placing it in the hotel lobby for passersby to enjoy. How amazing is that? Looking more like a gingerbread castle, the sweet treat brings joy to so many others. Holidays are always better when highlighted with shared experiences and a few pounds of butter, sugar, candies and ginger.

Gingerbread treats always turn on holiday joy. No sweet represents the winter holidays quite like ginger with honey. Who needs the Christmas tree when you can have the 6-foot-tall gingerbread castle with all this elaborate icing, assorted candies, colorful sprinkles and white sugar pearls as a backdrop for your holiday photos? It's displayed throughout December in the lobby and free to the public.








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