La Porte Travel Guide

Southeast of Houston, La Porte is an exciting city and a great vacation spot for family fun, a couples’ getaway or a long weekend away with friends. La Porte Texas is mainly known for being the oldest incorporated town in east Harris County and so is packed with interesting historical things to do.

Things to Do in La Porte

Sylvan Beach Park should be at the top of any visitors itinerary; the picturesque shorefront is ideal for long walks on warm days while admiring the view. Visitors can also swim here to escape the heat during the summer. For the history buffs in your group, the San Jacinto Battleground State Park and San Jacinto Museum of History are must-see spots.

Elsewhere, the nearby Houston Space Center is packed with amazing facts and experiences about space travel. If you have any budding astronauts with you, the center is the place to jet-start their career!

Best Places to Stay in La Porte

La Porte is relatively small, so many of the areas are great to stay in. There's additionally a wide selection of vacation rentals available, from large houses to cozy apartments which make the perfect place to stay.

Best Time to Visit La Porte

The best time of year to visit La Porte is during the spring months when the weather is warm but not too hot and is ideal for exploring outdoors.

Food in La Porte

The Southern komfort Kitchen is known for having some of the best Southern food in the area, while for Tex Mex, the Gringo's Mexican Kitchen is the best option.