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The mansion exemplifies classic French Second Empire architectural styling. Completed in 1877, the ornate four-story house was progressive for its time, featuring interior gas lighting, flush toilets and walls constructed of horizontal timbers. Site includes gardens behind the mansion. Texas Hist...

This 440-acre drag racing complex, with an asphalt racing surface stretching more than 4,000 feet in length, offers unobstructed grandstand seating. Races Fri.–Sun. During Dec.–Mar., Wed. & Sun. 2525 F.M. 565 South. 281/383-RACE. www.houstonraceway.com.

A first stop for any trip to SpaceCity USA. Interactive displays, Houston souvenirs, helpful staff and maps, brochures and schedules of Houston events are available. Operated by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau in City Hall. Open daily 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 901 Bagby St. 800/4-HOUSTON, ...

Ten minutes south of Clear Lake, the world’s largest greyhound racing park features a four-level complex with clubhouse seating for 1,900. Top-rated dogs in the U.S. Families welcome. Full-service dining available. Dog adoption service. Evening races Tues.–Sun. Matinees Fri.–Sun. Open daily for s...

Features oil field equipment, farming tools; home furnishings and clothing of early families; historic photographs. Open Tue., Wed. and Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Thu. & Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 219 Main St.

National Historic Landmark established in 1853 when Capt. Richard King purchased 68,500 acres that had been Spanish and Mexican land grants called Santa Gertrudis. Now-famous Santa Gertrudis breed, first strain of beef cattle originating in Western Hemisphere, was developed here. Today, King Ranc...

A late 1800s one-room schoolhouse comes to life with an award-winning program. Teachers in period dress conduct classes. Next door, the Barn Museum contains displays of antiques and artifacts, plus hands-on experiences. The Icehouse Barbershop Museum depicts an early League City business with rec...

Owned by the Houston Audubon Society, these bird sanctuaries are located on a salt dome and stand out as the only substantial feature above the surrounding marshland. Spring migration usually mid-Mar.–mid-May; fall migration, Aug.–Oct. Hours are sunrise to sunset. Admission fee. About 47 miles so...

800/806-8333. www.visitbaycity.org.

105 West Willis. 281/585-3359.