Ruth’s guidebook
Food scene
Good BBQ with 2 locations in Mathis. In Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ joints in the State.
Original Smolik's Bbq
501 E San Patricio AveGood BBQ with 2 locations in Mathis. In Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ joints in the State.
Van's Burgers & Soda Bar
411 E Magnolia StGood Burgers.
Michael and Mom's
Texas 359Comfort food in Orange Grove.
A bit of a drive, but worth it for the Fried Shrimp & their Avocado salad.
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King's Inn
1116 S County Rd 2270A bit of a drive, but worth it for the Fried Shrimp & their Avocado salad.
Sightseeing
Hiking, birds & fishing. Just minutes from the house.
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Lake Corpus Christi State Park
23194 Park Rd 25Hiking, birds & fishing. Just minutes from the house.
You can drive down 50+ miles of secluded beach. Park entrance around an hour from house.
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Padre Island National Seashore
20420 Park Road 22You can drive down 50+ miles of secluded beach. Park entrance around an hour from house.
Choke Canyon State Park
358 Recreational Road 8Plenty of deer and gators!
Entertainment
Movies Inc.
4222 Wildcat DrLocal, clean theater.
Cruiser’s Sports Bar
418 N Front StNew local sports bar in Mathis.
Brewster Street Ice House
1724 N Tancahua StLive music, food & drinks.
Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdWhataburger Field
734 E Port AveDouble-A minor league baseball.