Beeville
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General Information
Other Name: -, District: Texas, State: South West, United States of America
Area: 6.1 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Best Time to Visit: - to - and During springs.
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Beeville is a city in Bee County, Texas, United States.Located in the heart of the Coastal Bend, Beeville is the gateway to the South Texas Brasada, Spanish for Brush County. Bee County appeals to a variety of visitors with cultural, natural, historical and recreational attractions.Springtime brings colorful displays of wildflowers to Bee County. In 1999 Southern Living magazine said "Bee County was buzzin'' last year when, thanks to generous winter rains, wildflowers were at their absolute best. It was a time of incredible bounty and unending beauty. The variety and depth of the colors is remarkable."Wildlife is plentiful in the area, making Bee County a hunter''s, birder''s, or photographer''s paradise. With an abundance of deer, dove, quail, and wild hogs, every sportsman will find his or her proper challenge. The area is colorfully alive with many species of birds such as native Texans Green Jays or Painted Buntings. Many of the local ranches offer photographers the opportunity to "Catch their prey" in natural habitat.For the history buff, Bee County offers plenty of historic sites to see and study. The Berclair Mansion and the McClanahan House are two examples, along with the Calaboose Museum in Skidmore and the Mercantile Store in Mineral.In 2006, Beeville was honored to be named a Texas Main Street City and the community has begun the process of revitalizing the historic downtown district of the city. In that process, an abundance of shopping opportunities are being developed.Location
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Housed in the historic Esther Barnhart House, it was originally the home of the Hodges family. The home includes changing exhibits by Texas artists and other Texas Collections.
This 19,336-acre reservoir is located on the Nueces River. It is popular for South Texans offering water sports and a recreational area. Swimming, boating, fishing, sailing and skiing. Large areas of submerged brush in the upper reaches provide prime fish habitat. Fishing camps and marinas are accessible at several spots around the shore.
Located outside of Beeville, this 25,733-acre reservoir is located on the Frio River. It has been heavily stocked with largemouth, striped, and Florida bass, crappie, sunfish and channel and blue catfish. Camping, restrooms, and picnicking all available.