If the weather forecast is grim, why not head to City by the Sea Museum? You'll be fascinated by just how many interesting facts you can uncover about the past here.
You'll want to have your camera close at hand when you visit this collection of historical artifacts. It draws many tourists who come to Palacios. Also deserving of a few pictures is Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve. Conveniently close to City by the Sea Museum, it's another of this area's highlights.