If some developer ever paid (bribed) the right person enough money to build a couple hotels and a cluster of restaurants in Brazos Bend, we guarantee it'd be the top tourist attraction in the region.

There are a handful of popular state parks near the Houston area, including Brazos Bend State Park, Galveston Island State Park, Lake Somerville State Park, Sheldon Lake State Park, Stephen F.

Over the past five years, the park has welcomed an average of 75,601 visitors each spring. 7. Brazos Bend State Park If ...