Browse a Kaleidoscope of Fabrics at the Painted Pony ‘n Quilts

If you're an avid crafter, then you're likely already acquainted with Painted Pony ‘n Quilts. This 8,500-square-foot store in La Porte houses more than 10,000 bolts of fabric, as well as everything else creative types require to maintain a hobby in the fabric arts: quilting patterns, sewing machines, quilting kits, notions, books, and much more.

For both the novice or experienced sewer, Painted Pony 'n Quilts hosts instructional sewing classes in topics like paper piercing, applique, and machine quilting. These informal, affordable classes are a great way to further your craft. Or if you prefer, enroll in one of Painted Pony 'n Quilts's many events and clubs, and you'll be introduced to people who share your interest in embroidery, quilting, historical fabrics, and wool.

Painted Pony ‘n Quilts is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Painted Pony ‘n Quilts
1015 S. Broadway Street
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 471-5735
www.ppnq.com
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Explore Naval History at the Battleship Texas State Historic Site

Experience an important part of naval history on the Battleship Texas, which was deployed in both World War I and II. Located on the Buffalo Bayou in the Houston Ship Channel, the vessel became the first of its kind to be turned into a museum in 1948. It’s now part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's 1,200-acre San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site.

Visitors can explore the ship from the 60-foot flying bridge to the engine room, sleeping quarters, and medical center below deck. The Battleship Texas Youth Overnight program gives youth groups a chance to experience a sleepover on the ship and see what life as a Navy sailor during World War II was like.

Battleship Texas is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission to the park is $12 for adults and children over age 12.

Battleship Texas State Historic Site
3523 Battleground Road
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 479-2431
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Sylvan Beach: A La Porte Park

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 Plaza at San Jacinto!

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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