Alvin
The Babe on the Bayou
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Texas, State: South West, United States of America
Area: 17.3 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
Long Distance Code: +1(281)
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Alvin is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States, within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown Metropolitan Area. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 21,413. Alvin''s claim to fame is Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, who moved with his family to the city in 1947 as an infant and lived there until he moved to Round Rock in 2003. The Nolan Ryan Museum is in the Nolan Ryan Foundation and Exhibit Center on the campus of Alvin Community College. The museum covers the entire life and sports career of Nolan Ryan, and includes a machine that lets the visitor feel what it is like to catch one of Nolan Ryan''s pitches. Some available activities in the area include hiking, birding, nature trails, bass fishing, golf, camping, scuba diving, and canoeing. Also of interest are the Alvin Antique Center & Marketplace, as well as the Gulf Coast Speedway.Location
Twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County.Climate
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Housed in the former post office building, and visitors can view exhibits that details the city’s history. Gift shop available.
The park features both free roaming and caged animals from around the globe, which can be viewed from a tram. There is also a petting zoo and an opportunity to feed some of the animals.
This museum showcases this hometown legend’s career from Little League to Major League Baseball. Memorabilia, photos, quotes, video presentations, interactive computer stations, and interactive pitch/catch simulator all combine to tell the story of Ryan’s 27 seasons of baseball. On the campus of Alvin Community College at Texas 35 and Mustang.
Stock cars, street stocks, hobby stocks, and go-cart races provide excitement. Seven miles south on Texas 35.