Texas City · Galveston County, TX

Things to do this weekend in Texas City

Scout analyzed 21 Texas City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit this weekend.

Places analyzed

21

Matches

16

Typical spend

$25

Typical visit

1.4 hr

Scout-verified spots

Buc-ee's Freeport

Family

Buc-ee's Freeport

A road-trip rite of passage: famously clean restrooms, made-to-order brisket, and aisles of snacks and beaver merch. Easy on/off the highway, huge lot, zero stress.

FoodShoppingQuirky
★ 3.8$5–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Texas City Dike

Outdoors

Texas City Dike

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Beyond Burger

Food & Drink

Beyond Burger

Sizable, laid-back option with arcade games for burgers & other American grub, plus milkshakes.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
The Fish Spot

Food & Drink

The Fish Spot

Small setup on the marina selling fishing bait & offering a full restaurant for casual eats & beer.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Bay Street Park

Outdoors

Bay Street Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Topwater Grill

Food & Drink

Topwater Grill

Local seafood's on the menu at this roomy, casual waterfront eatery with nautical decor.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Carver Park

Outdoors

Carver Park

Park & community center offering baseball, softball & basketball, plus a fishing pond & playground.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Carbide Park

Outdoors

Carbide Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Rainbow Park

Outdoors

Rainbow Park

Park with volleyball & basketball courts, fitness stations, a butterfly garden & soccer fields.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Boyd's Cajun Grill #1

Food & Drink

Boyd's Cajun Grill #1

FoodShopping
1.3 hr visit
Cafe Petra Greek & Lebanese Restaurant

Food & Drink

Cafe Petra Greek & Lebanese Restaurant

Food
1.3 hr visit
Super Crab

Food & Drink

Super Crab

Food
1.3 hr visit
Grand Prize Barbeque - Texas City

Food & Drink

Grand Prize Barbeque - Texas City

Down-home spot for smoked brisket & sausage, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, sides & desserts.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen {Texas City}

Food & Drink

Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen {Texas City}

Laid-back chain outpost dishing up Tex-Mex classics & cocktails in informal digs.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Terraza

Food & Drink

Terraza

Local standby featuring a full bar & menu of Tex-Mex standards, crafting homemade tortillas & salsa.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit

Under $35

Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.

What Scout found

  • 16 of the 21 analyzed Texas City places fit this weekend.
  • 31% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 100% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Quirky, Playful.

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