'''Alvin''' is in the Gulf Coast of Texas. Home of the Pitcher Nolan Ryan. It's about 20 miles southeast of Houston, at the intersections of SH-35 and SH-6.

Get in

SH-35 business cuts right through down town. From I-45, exit Telephone Rd. and go south until you see Alvin.

Get around

Car. Only car. This is near-rural Texas!

See

  • Nolan Ryan fans be sure to catch the statue of him. The Mcdonalds on highway 35 at the south end of Alvin is replete with Nolan Ryan garb.
  • Do

  • Bayou Wildlife Park. 050 FM-517. 81-337-6376. easonal. ttp://www.bayouwildlifepark.com/. See animals, take a trailer tour.

    Buy

    Eat

    Pecans fallen from the trees. They're addictive!
  • La Tapatia. t SH-35 business and E. House.. 5. A small taqueria chain with affordable Mexican food with a nice environment!

    Drink

    Brazoria county is recently a "wet" county. Previously, it was "damp" which meant you could only buy beer with low alcohol content. The availability is still somewhat lacking, so consider going to Galveston County for a better selection.

    Sleep

    Get out

  • Houston
  • Galveston
  • Lake Jackson