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Gulf Coast Birding & Attractions
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Fishing piers, boat ramps, birding trails, unique stores, and authentic restaurants are a few of the things you’ll love about Palacios. And beautiful sunrises.
Gulf Coast Birding
Palacios is one of the best places for Gulf Coast Birding in Texas.
Try the Coastal Birding Trail. Texas Coastal Birding Trail.
Most years the Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Matagorda County leads the nation for most species.
Restaurants
Enjoy the local restaurants from authentic Vietnamese and Mexican food to American and Seafood meals.
Biking & Hiking
Palacios offers beautiful nature trails as well as enjoyable city walks around the town with its historical buildings and lovely parks. Sign up for TrailLink (it’s free) to plan your next walk.
Fishing Charters
If fishing is your adventure of choice Palacios has several fishing guides available.
Events
Check for local events on the Palacios Chamber Annual Event Calendar and the Outrigger Event Center for live music.
History
The City by the Sea Museum houses exhibits of the shipwreck of La Belle, the 1961 Hurricane, and artifacts from the Native Karankawas.

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