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Battleship Texas State Historic Site: Living History

May 14, 2015 by

Battleship Texas State Historic Site offers visitors a glimpse of Texas military history with this completely preserved battleship and park. Just minutes away from downtown Houston, Battleship Texas is an accessible landmark great for both locals who have never been and those who are new to the area. Take a guided tour of the battleship and learn of Texas rich history. Much of the ship is open to visitors curious as to the inner workings of this once majestic battleship. There is even a recreation area nearby, great for picnics or just enjoying the beautiful weather and view of this fantastic landmark. This is a great activity for both young and old, holding many interesting artifacts and bits of information.

Battleship Texas State Historic Site
3523 Battleground Road
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 479-2431
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Ulta: Restock Your Makeup Kit Like the Pros

February 12, 2015 by

Whether you look for the best deals on bargain makeup or you love to splurge on designer products, Ulta has a large inventory of makeup at all ends of the price spectrum. This national chain stocks brands ranging from CoverGirl to Dior, as well as a variety of high quality brands in between. The store is organized by brand and by type of product, so it’s easy to find exactly the right lipstick, hairspray, or body cream for your unique needs and budget.

In addition to makeup, Ulta sells haircare products from top brands, styling tools, and even brushes and hair dryers at all price points. The Pasadena location also offers facials, waxing services, and makeup applications administered by skilled aestheticians, which makes it convenient to get your eyebrows touched up while stocking up on your favorite products.

With knowledgeable employees who are always willing to offer advice, Ulta is a reliable option for beauty products and services near La Porte.

Ulta
5696 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 991-1890
www.ulta.com
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Shipley Do-Nuts: Make Your Morning Sweeter

January 8, 2015 by

Shipley Do-Nuts is a small chain of doughnut shops that has served its own unique blend of doughnuts and kolaches for more than 78 years. The La Porte location is an area favorite for breakfast or a sweet treat anytime throughout the day because of its convenient drive-through and its delicious selection of baked goods.

Traditional glazed doughnuts are some of the shop’s most popular items, but it also serves yeast, filled, and cake doughnuts in a variety of flavors to offer customers even more options. For those with more savory tastes, Shipley Do-Nuts serves warm kolaches filled with sausage and cheese or ham and cheese that make a hearty breakfast. Hot coffee also pairs perfectly with any of the shop’s items.

Whether you come to work on the free Wi-Fi or to take a dozen to go, locals say Shipley Do-Nuts is a tasty and convenient choice.

Shipley Do-Nuts
120 North Highway 146
La Porte TX, 77571
(281) 842-9522
www.shipleydonuts.com

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Vicki’s Antiques on Main: See What’s In Store

July 3, 2014 by

Located in a historic building, Vicki’s Antiques on Main is a sight to behold. From the building itself, which was once a popular toy store, to the stock of fabulous merchandise, lovers of nostalgia will find much to admire here. The stock of Vicki’s is ever changing thanks to the influx of merchandise from customers.

On any given visit you may find something completely unexpected. New items are added daily, meaning the constantly changing merchandise offers a unique find on every visit. Everything from glassware to furniture is available here.

Browsing is encouraged at Vicki’s, whether you have something specific in mind or just want to check out what’s available. Vicki’s also offers appraisal services for any merchandise you may have.

Vicki's Antiques on Main
228 West Main Street
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 471-7389
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Sylvan Beach: A La Porte Park

May 8, 2014 by

Sylvan Beach is the perfect place to frolic in the sand and sun when you need a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It’s a 31-acre park with two white sand beaches on Galveston Bay, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, boating and fishing. This La Porte park is just a short trip away from The Broadwater!

It also has a picnic area with pavilions that can be reserved for special events and gatherings, a skateboard park, a fishing pier, boat ramp, playground and restrooms with showers. There’s even a bait shop by the pier, so you gear up to catch that mammoth fish you’ve been angling for. Be sure to check out the Annual Sylvan Beach Festival and Crawfish Jam.

Sylvan Beach is open every day, and offers free parking. There is, however, a $4 fee to access the fishing pier.

Sylvan Beach
400 N. Bayshore Drive
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 471-5705
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La Porte Hike & Bike Trail: On the Road

May 1, 2014 by

Outdoor enthusiasts will love the La Porte Hike & Bike Trail. Traverse La Porte via bike thanks to this winding trail, stemming from Eastern La Porte all the way across the city, from the Fairmont Parkway to Little Cedar Bayou Park. The park features a multi-use recreation area complete with sporting fields and other facilities. What better way to see the scenic city of La Porte than on bicycle? Not only is it a fun ride, but it is good for you too. Whether you are attempting the entire trail or merely just a portion of it, you will find it a challenging enterprise. Eventually the trail will expand to include many more locales.

La Porte Hike & Bike Trail

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