Alvin
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North America : United States of America : Texas : Gulf Coast : North Barrier Coast : Alvin
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.
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Car. Only car. This is near-rural Texas!
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- 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.
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- Bayou Wildlife Park, 5050 FM-517, ☎ 281-337-6376, [1]. seasonal. See animals, take a trailer tour. edit
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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. edit
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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.
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