Located just 28 miles southeast of Houston and 20 miles northwest of Galveston, Dickinson, Texas, offers the comforts of a small town with the conveniences of a big city. Named after John Dickinson, who settled in the area in the 1830s, Dickinson has not stopped growing since – and is a flourishing, thriving town just outside the big cities in Texas. Dickinson also enjoys a convenient location near many renowned Texas attractions, such as the beautiful Clear Lake Area, the Johnson Space Station, and Galveston Bay. Once an industrial waterway, the Dickinson Bayou is now home to a plethora of fishermen, waterskiers and boaters – ideal for outdoor enthusiasts of all kind. The bayou is also home to The Festival of Lights every Christmas season, where thousands of people come to see millions of lights glistening across the surface of the water! Home to a variety of delightful vineyards and breweries, Dickinson, Texas, is the perfect weekend getaway. Visitors will love sitting back, relaxing and sipping on the robust wines or local beers made right here in Texas. Have a need for speed? Head over to Bay Area Raceway and rev things things up in a go-cart with a few laps around the winding course. There is also laser tag, an arcade and more fun for the whole family. Escape reality for a bit when you come to Dickinson, Texas – the perfect choice for a weekend getaway for family vacation outside the big city.