Texas Travel Information Center - Waskom

09/01/2025

This Labor Day weekend, take a well-deserved break and discover the heart of Texas! Whether you are looking for adventure in the Hill Country, relaxation along the Gulf Coast, or cultural experiences in cities like Austin, San Antonio, or Houston. Texas has it all. Labor Day is more than a holiday, it's a chance to unwind, explore, and support local tourism and small businesses.

08/27/2025

One of the largest aquaria in the U.S., the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi focuses on marine species of the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean Sea. 17 exhibits invite guests to learn about the creatures both below and near the water’s surface. Enormous tanks at Coral Reef, Blue Hole, and Flower Gardens enable visitors to see eye-to-eye with stunning ecosystems of fish, coral, and other aquatic invertebrates. At Dolphin Bay, Otter Creek, and Tortuga Cay, you can observe these playful animals from above and below the water. For more information, please visit Home Page - Texas State Aquarium

Corpus Christi, TX

08/22/2025

The Houston Museum of Natural Science, set in verdant Hermann Park and founded in 1909, offers floors and floors of spell-binding exhibits, films, and interactive displays that bring science to life. Check out excavated bones and life-size dinosaur models, walk among 1,500 live butterflies in the Cockrell Butterfly Center, and immerse yourself in the vastness of space at a planetarium show. Go to, Houston Museum of Natural Science for more information!

Experience the natural world through galleries & unparalleled exhibitions.

08/20/2025

UPDATE August 21: The facility has reopened! Thank you for your understanding.

The Texas Travel Information Center in Waskom is closed today (Wednesday, August 20) due to water issues. We will update when the facility reopens and apologize for any inconvenience.

07/28/2025

Interested in the rich history of Texas? The Texas Historical Commission has awesome tools to help you dive in! Learn about Indigenous Texas and early exploration through interactive videos that showcase the cultures and contacts that shaped our state. Discover how Native American tribes like the Caddo and Karankawa thrived long before European explorers arrived in the 16th century and how those encounters changed everything. Visit https://learning.thc.texas.gov/texas-history/indigenous-texas/

07/23/2025

Join us for a speed awareness event at the Waskom Travel Information Center.

07/20/2025

Curious about the stars? Join astronomer Buddy and South Llano River State Park for a quick telescope tour of 2-3 celestial objects and get your night sky questions answered! All ages welcome so bring the whole family! For more information visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/south-llano-river/copy_of_astronomy-with-buddy-2

Visitors will have a chance to drop by and look through telescopes at 2-3 celestial objects and ask Buddy questions about the night sky!

07/16/2025

Join Estero Llano Grande State Park for a two-hour guided birding tour perfect for all ages and skill levels! Spot over 350 bird species, including 30 unique Valley Specialties like Green Jays, Great Kiskadees, and rare birds like the Elegant Trogon. From the famous birding deck to the Tropical Area, this is a must see for bird lovers of all kinds! For more information visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/estero-llano-grande/bird-walk/2025-07-20

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.

07/11/2025

July 11th is Collector Car Appreciation Day! Did you know Texas’s largest car museum is right here in Fort Worth? The DFW Car and Toy Museum houses over 3,000 rare and antique toys alongside classic cars, offering a unique trip down memory lane for enthusiasts and families alike. Don’t miss their special “Dogs in Art, Toys & Antiques” exhibit, too. Plus, admission is free, and the museum is dog friendly! Plan your visit and celebrate automotive history in style.

07/08/2025

Summer is here, and you know what that means? Time for beaches! If you could explore all 600 miles of Texas’s Gulf Coast, you would find some incredible hidden gems beyond the famous South Padre Island and Port Aransas. From quiet shores to peaceful spots perfect for stretching out and soaking up the sun, Texas beaches have it all. Ready to discover your new favorite sandy escape? Check out these five Texas beaches you’ve got to see! https://www.traveltexas.com/articles/post/five-texas-beaches-to-discover-gulf-coast/

Explore the seaside fun in Texas. Experience the serenity of Matagorda Beach, the adventures at Mustang Island State Park, or swimming at Rockport Beach.

07/03/2025

Texas is gearing up for an unforgettable 4th of July! Whether you are jamming out to live music in Austin, watching fireworks in Dallas, hanging out with family in San Antonio, or just soaking up the sunshine in Houston and Fort Worth, there is something for everyone to enjoy. This day is all about celebrating the things that bring us together freedom, fun, and community. So, grab your friends and come make some memories under the Texas sky.

07/01/2025

Celebrate our beautiful Texas beaches and help keep them clean! Clean Beaches Week combines the spirit of Earth Day with July 4th fun to protect our shores. July 4th is the busiest beach day and the day with the most litter. Let’s learn how to enjoy the coast responsibly before the big day! Together, we can keep Texas beaches safe and beautiful for years to come.