Alvin is in the Gulf Coast of Texas. Home of the Pitcher Nolan Ryan. It's about 20 miles southeast of Houston, at the intersections of SH-35 and SH-6.

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SH-35 business cuts right through down town. From I-45, exit Telephone Rd. and go south until you see Alvin.

Tours and Getting around Alvin

Car. Only car. This is near-rural Texas!

Alvin tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Nolan Ryan fans be sure to catch the statue of him. The Mcdonalds on highway 35 at the south end of Alvin is replete with Nolan Ryan garb.

Alvin city tours

  • Bayou Wildlife Park, 5050 FM-517, ☎ 281-337-6376, [1]. seasonal. See animals, take a trailer tour. 

Alvin souvenirs and shopping

Alvin Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Pecans fallen from the trees. They're addictive!

  • La Tapatia, (At SH-35 business and E. House.). A small taqueria chain with affordable Mexican food with a nice environment!$5.  

Alvin nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Brazoria county is recently a "wet" county. Previously, it was "damp" which meant you could only buy beer with low alcohol content. The availability is still somewhat lacking, so consider going to Galveston County for a better selection.

Alvin cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Get out

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