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Livingston, Livingston, TX

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Livingston

Livingston is a sightseeing stop in Livingston, TX, part of the Houston & Galveston guide. Cost: free.

1001 Hwy 59 Loop N · Livingston, TX

Why you should go…

Livingston is the seat of Polk County, Texas, and the main gateway to Lake Livingston, the second-largest lake entirely within the state at roughly 90,000 surface acres. The Livingston-Polk County Chamber of Commerce serves as the area's visitor information resource, promoting fishing, boating, birding and hometown shopping and dining. The lake is known for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and white bass fishing.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Livingston, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    History Buff

    San Jacinto Monument

    Under $25

    Ride up to the observation floor of a 567-foot masonry column topped by a Lone Star, high above the 1836 San Jacinto battlefield.

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    Ninfa's on Navigation

    Under $25

    The Tex-Mex restaurant credited with popularizing the fajita, still slinging sizzling platters since 1973.

    71 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Downtown Aquarium Houston

    Under $25

    A tropical-themed aquarium, small amusement rides, and a white tiger habitat sit inside a former fire station.

    71 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Buffalo Bayou Park

    Free

    160 acres of hike-and-bike trails, art, and kayak launches winding along the bayou just west of downtown.

    71 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site

    Under $25

    293-acre Texas state historic site where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed in 1836.

    77 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    League City

    Free

    Gulf Coast Texas city on Clear Lake with waterfront dining, boating and nearby Space Center Houston.

    85 mi awayMore like this

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