Baytown Travel Guide

Only 30 miles from downtown Houston, Baytown is one of the largest, most popular tourists destinations within Harris County. The city offers plenty of fun outdoor activities, as well as scenic vacation rentals and sunrises worthy of getting up early for.

Things to Do in Baytown

For a day filled with outdoor fun, visitors can make their way to Jenkins Park, which offers a variety of fun things to do including walking and biking, skateboarding, basketball and disc golf, playgrounds, a water park, and a number of dog-friendly walking trails and a dedicated dog park. The Baytown Nature Center, located in the midst of a number of commercial plants and buildings, offers visitors a great place for bird watching, fishing, and soaking in some beautiful views.

Guests wanting to explore the inner city area can go to Royal Purple Raceway to catch a drag race, see a live action show at Baytown Little Theater, sample fine wines and delicate cheeses at Yepez Vineyard, learn about Baytown’s history at the Baytown Historical Museum, or relax with a good book at the Sterling Municipal Library. Photography lovers will want to devote a lot of time to beautiful Umbrella Alley.

Best Time to Visit Baytown

The best time to visit Baytown is May to September for hot summer weather. After September, it cools down a few degrees.

Best Events in Baytown

One of the biggest Baytown events is the Baytown Christmas Parade, which features colorfully lit holiday floats, marching bands, ice skating, dancers, food vendors, and of course, tons of festive cheer.

Baytown Snow Day is another fun winter event. It offers snow sleds and toboggans, areas for playing in the snow, photos, and friendly snowball fights for children. The Nurture Nature Festival includes nature exhibits, live animals, and a variety of games that educate visitors about the native Texas plants in the area. Baytown also offers a July 4th Celebration, Grito Fest, and Christmas on Texas Avenue.

Things to Do for Families in Baytown

Families looking to get creative should make Art League of Baytown a top priority. The facility, in addition to offering viewings of local art, offers art sales, and classes using watercolor, clay, and oil paint. Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Center is the perfect place for a family-friendly day with the animals, as the center offers informational animal exhibits and live animals such as crocodiles, snakes, rabbits, and birds. Bowling at ShowBiz Cinemas, shopping at Baytown Shopping Center, and swimming at Stonescapes Pools Baytown are a few of the other fun family activities in town.