This city was established in 1894 and is the seat of the Matagorda County. Today Bay City is a commercial center for farming, ranching, oil and nuclear energy. It is port on Colorado River Reeder Channel connecting with the Intracoastal Canal. Recreation on the river includes boating, skiing, fishing and a 28-space RV park.
Things to do in Bay City
Matagorda County Birding Nature Center
This nature center spans 34-acres on the Colorado River. Bird and butterfly watchers love this facility, which includes an observation platform, nature trails, bridges and a wetlands area and pavilion. It also features six beautiful gardens.
Matagorda County Museum
See the collection of early Texas clothing, books, maps, furniture and paintings. Century-old carpentry tool collection, late 17th Century music and archives can also be found here. Children's Museum features exhibits and activities for kids. It's in the basement of the museum and open Sat. afternoons or by special arrangements. 2100 Avenue Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm; Saturday & Sunday 1 - 4pm. Call 979-245-7502 for more information.
Rio Colorado Golf Course
Farm to Market 2668 Riverside Park, Bay City, TX
Riverside Park
On the bank of the Colorado River sits Riverside Park, which is adjacent to the Rio Salado Golf Course, which features a jogging trail with a 10-station exercise course along the way, boat ramp, day pavilion and fishing. From Bay City, take Texas 60 south and turn right on FM 2668 and the park is two miles west on the right. Call 979-245-0340 for more information.
Runnells-Pierce Ranch
This working ranch accommodates 20 during day only. Call 979-245-4881 for more information.
5651 Fm 1728, Bay City, TX 77414, Bay City, TX
South Texas Project Visitors Center
Enjoy displays and a description about the nuclear power generation. A telescope is available for viewing the actual plant. Tours are offered. Located 20 miles southwest of city. Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm. Call 361-972-5023 for more information.
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