🗽 San Jacinto Monument: Houston's Sky-High History Lesson 🏟️

Soaring 173 meters (567 feet) 🌄, this monument wears a 220-ton star 🌟—commemorating the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto, where Sam Houston’s army won Texas’ independence from Mexico. Fun fact: It’s 12 feet taller than DC’s Washington Monument 🗽—because “everything’s bigger in Texas,” duh 🤠! Admission: $14 for adults . Inside the base: Museum/Theater: Battle history 101 📜. Elevator to the Top: Panoramic views of Houston’s ship channel + petrochemical jungle 🏭🌊. 🌉 Views from On High: Gaze upon one of the world’s largest petrochemical complexes 🛢️ and busiest ports 🚢—a surreal mix of industry and nature. 🚢 Nearby Gem: Lynchburg Ferry ! Grab a bite at the riverside park/restaurant 🌳🍔. Pro tip: Bug spray = non-negotiable (those mosquitoes are vicious!). 📍 Address: San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site #Houston #TexasHistory #OilCountry #TravelGoals 🗺️💨