Bee County Courthouse (circa 1912) Located 55 Miles West-Southwest, The Bee County Courthouse is a fine example of the Beaux Arts-style. Some features of this Texas Historic Landmark, designed by local architect W. C. Stephenson, include a grand portico, Corinthian columns, Chicago-style windows, and Stephenson's Lady of Justice, which is not depicted as blind.

Rialto Theatre (circa 1922) 108 North Washington, Beeville, TX 78104, Located 55 Miles West-Southwest, 361-358-2432, The Rialto is a Classic Revival-style theatre which was designed by architect W.C. Stephenson. After it was damaged in a fire in 1935, it was remodeled in an Art Modern style by architect John Eberson, who used a mix of Art Deco, Moderne, and Craftsman styles. This historic building is being restored to become a multipurpose performing arts and cultural center, where is will host cultural programs once again. more...

St. Mary's Catholic Church (circa 1898) 402 South Main, Victoria, TX 77901, Located in Historic Downtown, 361-573-4328, One of the most impressive neo-Gothic structures in Texas, this church is both a Victoria Landmark and a Texas Historical Landmark. A small museum is located behind the church that contains a variety of parish and church memorabilia. Daily mass is offered. more... 

Joe Barnhart Bee County Library 110 West Corpus Christi Street, Beeville, TX 78102, Located 55 Miles West-Southwest, 361-362-4901, Located in the 1906 Praeger Building on the Court Square, the Joe Barnhart Bee County Library offers materials and services to help all ages find the information they are looking for.  more...

Victoria Public Library 302 North Main Street, Victoria, TX 77901, 361-572-2701, Over 150,000 books, reference materials, books-on-tape, magazines, and newspapers are housed at this large library that shares materials with the University of Houston-Victoria and The Victoria College. more... 

Beeville Art Museum 401 East Fannin Street, Beeville, TX 78102, Located 55 Miles West-Southwest, 361-358-8615, Beeville Art Museum is housed in the 1910 Victorian-style Esther Barnhart House, the original home of the Hodges family, early Beeville settlers. Antique furnishings from the Barnhart family and other area residents as well as paintings and sculptures from the Barnhart family collection are on display. more... 

Children's Discovery Museum of the Golden Crescent 204 North Main Street, Victoria, TX 77901, 361-485-9140, Located next to the Welder Center for the Performing Arts, Children's Discovery Museum of the Golden Crescent features hands-on exhibits for children 2 to 8 years of age. 

McNamara Historical Museum (circa 1876) 502 North Liberty Street, Victoria, TX 77901, Located in the Historic District, 361-575-8227, Placed on the National Register, the Greek Revival with Victorian accents home also received the second Texas Historic Landmark Plaque ever given in the state of Texas and the Texas Historic Commissions Museum Service Award for Outstanding Educational Program in 1988. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 1p.m. until 5 p.m., this fascinating home contains original furnishings and artifacts from Texas history. Admission is charged. more... 

Museum of the Coastal Bend 2200 East Red River , Victoria, TX 77901, 361-582-2511, The Museum of the Coastal Bend showcases the history and heritage of the Coastal Bend's region with exhibits and educational programs. more... 

Nave Museum, The (circa 1932) 306 West Commercial, Victoria, TX 77901, 361-575-8227, The only fine arts museum that serves Victoria and the seven county Golden Crescent Region, this unique museum contains significant and pertinent contemporary works in a wide variety of styles and medias. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1p.m. to 5 p.m. Call for information about exhibits and shows. Admission is charged. more... 

Riverside Park and Rose Garden Red River, Victoria, TX 77901, 512-572-2763, Located on the west side of the city, this 562-acre park is bordered by more than 4 miles of the Guadalupe River.

Texas Zoo Riverside Park, Victoria, TX 77901, 512-573-7681, Now there are animals representing around 90 species of native animals exhibited in their natural habitat.

Victoria Botanical Gardens 3003 North Vine, Victoria, TX 77901, 512-578-8867, Gardens feature roses, herbs, wildflowers, butterfly, and hummingbird gardens.