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...and Stay in the Heart of the Fun!
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A ngleton, the County Seat of Brazoria County, prides itself on community spirit and a small town atmosphere. Strategically
located on Hwy 288, only 44 miles from Houston, and 18 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, Angleton truly is in “the heart of the fun.” Great parks, schools and housing help make Angleton a great place to call home, and great attractions and events keep visitors coming back for more. The city provides easy access to many of the historical sites and nearby museums that showcase the rich history of the area, and is home to the 60 ft. statue that honors the “Father of Texas,” Stephen F. Austin.
Being in such close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico offers visitors the opportunity of numerous outdoor activities or simply a great day at the beach. Popular local events include Market Days, held two times per year; Freedom Festival; the Brazoria County Fair; Austin Town Festival and Heart of Christmas Celebration, each held annually. So whether you’re
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10-11 Restaurants
12-13 Lodging & Day Trips
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Welcome to Angleton!
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a history buff, love to shop till you drop, or desire the thrill of a good rodeo, Angleton has something for everyone.
If you’re planning a trip to Angleton, let us help make your visit special. See visit.angleton.tx.us or contact the Tourism and Special Events Coordinator for attractions, accommodations, restaurant options and more. 979.849.4364 x2111
Attractions & EventsThings To Do in Angleton
Angleton Recreation Center1601 N. Valderas979.549.0410www.angleton.tx.usFitness facility, indoor swimming pool with play structure and slide, full size gymnasium, and multi-purpose meeting rooms.#1 on map
Brazoria County Historical Museum100 E. Cedar St 979.864.1208 • www.bchm.orgThe Brazoria County Historical Museum exists to discover, preserve, and make known the history of Brazoria County. Located in Brazoria County’s historic 1897 courthouse, the Museum collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts that reflect the County’s cultural and demographic diversity. #2 on map
MSR Houston1 Performance Drivewww.msrhouston.comKart Track: 281.595.3305Car Track: 281.369.0677 The Premier Road Racing Facility in Texas.#3 on map
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Ring of Honor111 E. Locust St. (west lawn of the courthouse) 979.864.1289The black granite memorial features the names of more than 180 Brazoria County service members who were killed in action dating back to World War I. It also showcases laser-etched military pictorials and bronze statues of a Gold Star Mother and Medal of Honor recipient, Clarence Sasser.#4 on map
Stephen F. Austin StatueLocated just south of Hwy 35 on Hwy 288, the 60-foot-tall statue of Texas forefather Stephen F. Austin, was built in 2006 by Texas artist David Adickes -- who had earlier built a colossal Sam Houston statue outside of Huntsville. Stephen is slightly shorter than Sam, as they were in real life.#5 on map
Group ToursAngleton and the surrounding area have an abundance of attractions for even the most diverse group.
Contact the Tourism and Special Events Coordinator for sample itineraries, accommodations, restaurant options and more to help make sure your group visit is a pleasurable one. 979-849-4364 x2111.
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Market Days 901 S. Downing Rd. 979.849.4364 x2111visit.angleton.tx.us Hosted by the City of Angleton and held at the Brazoria County Fairgrounds in March and November. With over 150 great vendors and growing, it’s a shopping event you don’t want to miss. FREE ADMISSION.#6 on map
Freedom Festival3105 N. Downing 979.549.0410visit.angleton.tx.usFood vendors, live music, and an amazing fireworks show set to patriotic music. Grab your lawn chairs and join us at Freedom Park (the Saturday before the 4th of July). Parking is available at Angleton Junior High and Angleton High School. FREE Admission. #7 on map
Brazoria County Fair & Rodeo901 S. Downing Rd.979.849.6416 • www.bcfa.orgLargest County Fair in Texas. Our Fair is a 9-day annual event that takes place in October of every year. It is known for its old-fashioned fair atmosphere and traditional fair entertainment such as carnival rides, rodeo, concerts, concessions and livestock/agriculture displays. The fair takes place in a 120-acre fairground covered with permanent buildings attracting about a quarter of a million people. #8 on map
Austin Town Festival22821 FM 521979.864.1208 • www.bchm.orgStep back in time with the Brazoria County Historical Museum as it presents the Annual Austin Town Festival. A living history re-enactment, Austin Town recalls and celebrates the lives of those pioneers who settled Colonial Texas from 1821 to 1832. Set just north of Angleton, the fictitious “Austin Town” features character
interpreters, demonstrators, settlers, militia drill units, and period games. First weekend in November.#9 on map
Heart of Christmas111 E Locust St.979.849.4364 x2111 Courthouse/Gazebo Grounds Join us every December for this great event. Lighted Parade, Community Booth Goodies, Music & Entertainment, Pictures with Santa, Rides for the Kids, Lots of fun for the entire family. EVERYTHING’S FREE! Go to visit.angleton.tx.us for more information.
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11. AHOT Taqueria 501 W. Mulberry • 979.848.224012. Angleton Lanes 1040 S. Velasco • 979.848.211513. Arby’s 2905 N. Velasco • 979.549.010014. Bay Seafood and Grill 1529 E. Mulberry • 979.849.321015. Billy’s Donuts 1029 S. Velasco • 979.849.240516. Blimpie’s 2901 N. Velasco • 979.849.155417. Burger King 1209 E. Mulberry • 979.849.974818. Chili’s 2517 N. Velasco • 979.849.991419. China Buffet 1227 N. Velasco • 979.848.068820. Chinese Wok 630 N. Velasco • 979.848.878821. Church’s Chicken 1341 E. Mulberry • 979.849.357222. Claire’s Place 1101-B S. Velasco • 979.549.024523. Crosswind Café 7915 Airport Way • 979.849.599524. Daily Donuts 213 Henderson • 979.864.334025. Domino’s Pizza 1500 E. Mulberry • 979.849.644626. Duran’s BBQ 2024 E. Mulberry • 979.848.813327. El Jimador 1712 N. Velasco • 979.849.3308
28. El Patio Tex Mex 101 Clements • 979.864.440029. El Taco Loco #2 2501 S. Velasco 30. Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen 729 E. Mulberry • 979.849.333231. Goings BBQ 1205 E. Mulberry • 979.549.070032. Guadalajara Grill 1243 N. Velasco • 979.864.349033. Gulf Coast Grill 1239 E. Mulberry • 800.229.491634. Hometown Café 1331 E. Mulberry • 979.849.280935. Ice House 2016 N. Velasco St. • 979.849.0084 36. Jack-in-the-Box 839 E. Mulberry • 979.849.005737. KFC 1247 N. Velasco • 979.849.319538. La Casona 1708 N. Velasco • 979.848.997939. La Loma 1121 E. Mulberry • 979.848.354440. Little Caesar’s Pizza 1800 N. Velasco • 979.848.160041. Luigi’s Italian Restaurant 1233 N. Velasco • 979.849.110042. Magnolia Café 100 W. Magnolia St. 979.297.127543. MaMa’s Kitchen 500 S. Velasco • 979.549.997344. McDonald’s 1716 N. Velasco • 979.848.0277
45. Mulberry Bar & Grill 116 E. Mulberry St. • 979.849.3888 46. Murphy’s Deli 1200 N. Velasco • 979.549.091947. O’Campos 1523 E. Mulberry • 979.848.839548. Pizza Hut
1203 N. Velasco • 979.849.437249. Popeyes 1801-B N. Velasco • 979.849.586050. Shady’s Pub & Grill 840 E. Mulberry • 979.848.896951. Shipley’s Donuts 921 N. Velasco • 979.849.441252. Smithhart’s Texas Grill 2440 N. Velasco • 979.848.132053. Sonic Drive-In 1301 N. Velasco • 979.849.770154. Subway
1100 E. Mulberry • 979.849.848455. Sunny Hearts (coffee house) 405 E. Mulberry • 979.864.310056. Taco Bell 2605 N. Velasco St • 979.849.001557. Texas Style Burgers 1033 N. Velasco • 979.849.856858. Whataburger 1120 N. Velasco • 979.849.125959. Wildflower Café 136 E. Locust • 979.848.8228
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High Speed Internet AccessFree Continental BreakfastFree CoffeeFree Local CallsHandicapped Rooms Available
Guest Laundry FacilityTruck & RV ParkingPets AllowedOutdoor PoolWiFi Available
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Within 50 Miles of AngletonGolf, Austin Bayou, Danbury
8 mi.Scuba Diving in Mammoth Lake, Clute 10Museum of Natural Science and Planetarium, Clute 10Skydive Spaceland, Rosharon 12Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, Lake Jackson 12Sea Center Texas, Lake Jackson 12Golf, The Wilderness, Lake Jackson 12Golf, Columbia Lakes, West Columbia 15Historical Homes, East Columbia
15Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia 15Replica of the First Capitol of the Republic of Texas, West Columbia 15Bryan, Surfside and Quintana Beach 18Nolan Ryan Exhibit, Alvin 21Froberg Farms, Alvin 21Haak Winery, Santa Fe 24Brazos Bend State Park, Needville 24San Bernard Wildlife Refuge, Brazoria 29George Ranch, Richmond
36NASA Space Center, Houston 42Houston Zoo 42Houston Museum Theater District 42Schlitterbahn and Moody Gardens, Galveston 53San Jacinto Monument, La Porte 56Battleship Texas, La Porte 56Numbers on right are estimated miles from Angleton,Texas to the above destinations
America’s Best Value Inn1235 N. Velasco979.849.2465979.848.1947 Faxamericasbestvalueinn.com
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Best Western Angleton1809 N. Velasco979.849.5822979.849.2173 Faxbestwestern.com
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Budget Inn2209 E. Mulberry979.849.1293979.849.4053 Faxbudgetinn.com
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Economy Inn2620 S. Velasco979.849.5761
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La Quinta Inn & Suites2400 W. Mulberry979.864.3383797.864.3910 Fax800.753.3757 Reservationslq.com
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Scottish Inn & Suites2839 North Velasco979.848.3232979.848.8524 Fax
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Traveler’s Inn1521 East Mulberry (Hwy 35)979.849.3981
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Venues, Facilities & Parks
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Bates/Dickey Park700 Bates Park Road • 979.549.0410 opt. 5 • Lighted basketball pavilion, five youth softball fields (four are lighted), disc golf course, sand volleyball court, several picnic tables, three grills, a 3/4 mile paved loop for biking & jogging and a 1/2 mile lighted walking path, playground areas and four pavilions. For a complete list of park amenities go to angleton.tx.us or call the number above. Pavilion rental is available.#77 on mapB.G. Peck Recreation Complex709 Kelly Road • 979.549.0410 opt. 5 • Thirteen youth soccer fields, three adult soccer fields (two lighted), one large pavilion, four small pavilions, concession area, restrooms, and playground.#78 on map
Freedom Park 3105 N Downing St. • 979.549.0410 opt. 5 • Four professionally designed baseball fields, walking trail, four pavilions with picnic tables and grills, concession area, restrooms, and an all inclusive playground. Pavilion rental available.#79 on map
Masterson Park101 S. Arcola • 979.549.0410 opt. 5 • Playground areas, picnic tables, two grills, a sand volleyball court, restrooms and a pavilion. #80 on map
Officer Cash Memorial Dog Park535 S. Anderson • 979.549.0410 opt. 5 • Lighted park, obstacle course of balance beams, tubes, agility ladders, jumping bars, a seesaw, a jump through, wiggle poles, a tunnel, a slide and much more. There is also a large open area for frisbee throwing, two pet wash stations and drinking fountains. Pet waste bags are located at the entrance of both the large and small dog areas.#81 on map
ANGLETON VISITOR CENTER121 S. Velasco • Angleton, TX 77515
979.849.4364 x2111Entrance on south side of City Hall
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American Legion HallN. Hwy 288-B • 979.849.9774#67 on map
Angleton Lanes Hall1040 S. Velasco • 979.848.1686 #68 on map
Angleton Recreation Center1601 N. Valderas • 979.549.0410angleton.tx.us/rec-center/#69 on map
Brazoria County Fairgrounds901 S. Downing Rd • 979.849.6416bcfa.org#70 on map
Brazos Springs1950 CR 220 • 936.446.7887thespringsevents.com Brazos Springs#71 on map
Knights of Columbus Hall3213 E. Hwy. 35 • 979.848.8276#72 on map
La Casona Fiesta Hall 1704 N. Velasco • 979.848.9979lacasonafiesta.com#73 on map
La Quinta2400 W. Mulberry • 979.864.3383lq.com (enter Angleton, Texas)#74 on map
Magnolia Room100 W. Magnolia St. • 979.297.1275 The Magnolia Room#75 on map
Smithhart’s Private Room2440 N. Velasco • 979.848.1320#76 on map
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City of Angleton121 S. Velasco
Angleton, TX 77515979.849.4364 x2111visit.angleton.tx.us
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Plan to spend some time with us and “Stay in the Heart of the Fun!“
We can’t wait to welcome you to our town.