Things to Do in Victoria, TX

Attractions, History & Fun Near Dad’s RV Park

Victoria sits in the middle of South Texas, which puts a zoo, a river park, historic downtown streets, and a couple of museums within about 15 minutes of your site. Enough to fill a weekend without much planning. Park your rig at Dad’s RV Park in Victoria, TX and you’re a short drive from all of it.

Victoria Is an Easy Home Base for South Texas

Highways 77, 87, and 59 all cross in Victoria, so Houston is about two hours out, San Antonio 90 minutes, and Corpus Christi an hour and a half. The Gulf, the Hill Country, and the ranch land in between all sit in day-trip range.

Most days you won’t drive that far. Downtown is walkable, Riverside Park runs along the Guadalupe, and there are enough things to do in Victoria, TX between the restaurants, the zoo, and the museums to keep a few days interesting.

Top Attractions Near Dad’s RV Park

The Texas Zoo

The Texas Zoo is a recreational, educational, and fun adventure that twists through the prickly wilds of Texas to the untamed jungles of Africa, Australia, Asia, and the Americas.

Victoria Texas

Downtown Victoria lends itself to exploration on weekends since traffic is drawn off by a commercial strip of businesses on highway 77 North. Highways 87, 59, and 77 cross in Victoria.

Museum of the Coastal Bend

The Museum of the Coastal Bend showcases the rich multi-cultural heritage of the mid-coastal region of Texas. The Museum’s mission is to enhance the appreciation and enjoyment of the region’s heritage.

More Things to Do in Victoria, TX

Riverside Park is the one locals use most. It follows the Guadalupe River for a few miles with walking and biking trails, a golf course, and shaded tables for a cookout. Downtown holds the old courthouse square and the Nave Museum, which rotates its art shows every few weeks.

For food, Victoria leans on Texas barbecue and Tex-Mex, with a handful of family-run cafes worth the stop. Anglers and golfers get room to spread out, and when you want the coast, it’s about 90 minutes to the water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Victoria, TX?

The Texas Zoo, the Museum of the Coastal Bend, Riverside Park, the Nave Museum, and the historic downtown square cover most of it. All sit within a short drive of Dad’s RV Park.

How far is the Texas Zoo from Dad’s RV Park?

About five minutes. The zoo sits inside Riverside Park, so you can pair it with the walking trails or a picnic in one trip.

Is there anything to do in Victoria for families?

Plenty. Kids do well at the Texas Zoo, Riverside Park, and the Museum of the Coastal Bend, and downtown has casual spots to eat and room to wander.

What outdoor activities are near Victoria, TX?

Riverside Park has trails, a golf course, and fishing along the Guadalupe. The Gulf Coast is about 90 minutes away when you want a beach day.

Where is Dad’s RV Park located?

203 Hopkins St, Victoria, TX 77901. You’re close to downtown, H-E-B, Walmart, and most of the attractions on this page.

Explore Victoria From Dad’s RV Park

Set up at Dad’s RV Park and knock out the zoo, the river park, and downtown on your own schedule. Call us or book through RoverPass to hold your spot at 203 Hopkins St, Victoria, TX. The rates page has daily, weekly, and monthly pricing, and you can contact us with any questions.