Why visit Victoria
Townapedia lists 113 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 23 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Texas A&M University–Victoria, Cinemark, Fossati's Delicatessen and O'Connor-Proctor Building.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 42°F.
Weather in Victoria
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Victoria
Victoria is a city in and the county seat of Victoria County, Texas, United States. The population was 65,534 as of the 2020 census. The three counties of the Victoria Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 111,163 as of the 2000 census. Its elevation is 95 ft (29 m).
From the Wikipedia article Victoria, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Texas A&M University–Victoria
School · 1.0 mi
Four-year state university
3007 North Ben Wilson Street, Victoria
Victoria Fine Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
1002 Sam Houston Drive, Victoria
Museums and landmarks113
Fossati's Delicatessen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic place in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
O'Connor-Proctor Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic place in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
Proctor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic place in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
Victoria Grist Windmill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Structure in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
Barden-O'Connor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
Burrough-Daniel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
D. H. Regan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic place in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
DeLeon Plaza and Bandstand
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic site in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
Dr. John H. Townsend House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
House at 106 N. Navarro St. Victoria, Texas
E. J. Jecker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
George H. Hauschild Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic place in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
J. T. Jecker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
101 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Kay's Grove
Park · 1.0 mi
Created in memory of Kay Kerr Walker, Kay's Grove is a 29,000-square-foot memorial landscaped garden for students, faculty, staff and...
3007 North Ben Wilson Street, Victoria
Restaurants and cafes40
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.6 mi
7606 Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway, Victoria
Mi Ranchito
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
1602 North Ben Wilson Street, Victoria
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 2.4 mi
7609 Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway, Victoria
Red Lobster
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.6 mi
7404 Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway, Victoria
Frances Marie's Restaurant and Cantina
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
2505 Houston Highway, Victoria
28 more on the map.
History
The city of Guadalupe Victoria was founded in 1824 by Martín De León, a Mexican empresario, in honor of Guadalupe Victoria, the first president of the Republic of Mexico. Victoria was initially part of De León's Colony, which had been founded that same year. By 1834, the town had a population of approximately 300.
During the Texas Revolution, Guadalupe Victoria contributed soldiers and supplies to pro-revolutionary forces. However, after James Fannin was defeated by the Mexican army at the Battle of Coleto, the town was occupied by Mexican forces. After Santa Anna was defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto, the town's Mexican residents were driven out by Anglo settlers, who renamed it Victoria.
In 1840, a Comanche raid on nearby Linnville killed many residents of the town. A cholera outbreak occurred in 1846.
During the mid-19th century, the city developed a large population of European immigrants, particularly Germans. By the turn of the 20th century, Victoria was experiencing rapid population growth thanks to its position as a regional trade center. The city's advantageous proximity to Gulf Coast ports, the larger cities of Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, and San Antonio, and prosperous industries in agriculture and petrochemicals solidified its prominence.
Texas A&M University–Victoria was founded in 1971 as the University of Houston–Victoria Center and remains there today.
From the History section of Victoria, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay23
Churches and places of worship45
Webster Chapel United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
101 West Church Street, Victoria
Presbyterian Iglesia Nicea
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
1309 East Mesquite Lane, Victoria
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.2 mi
407 North Bridge Street, Victoria
Grace Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.1 mi
9806 Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway, Victoria
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Healthcare9
H-E-B Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
1505 East Rio Grande Street, Victoria
Map of Victoria
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 54°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 59°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 73°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 75°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 75°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 52°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 45°F | 2.6 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Victoria Fire Dept #5 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Victoria County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Quail Creek 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Inez 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Bloomington 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Placedo 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Edna 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Port Lavaca 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Cuero 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- El Campo 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Rockport 54 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Beeville 55 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Nao Victoria in Malaga Port 2021 01, Daniel Capilla, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Webster Chapel, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Victoria grist windmill 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- O'Connor-Proctor Building, Victoria, Texas, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Proctor House, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church Victoria Texas, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Catholic Church, Victoria, TX IMG 1012, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leffland House, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Hauschild Building Victoria Texas, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Keef-Filley Building, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jecker House, Victoria, TX, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pickering House, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 201 N Wheeler Street, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Townsend-Wilkins House, Victoria, TX, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DeLeon Plaza and Bandstand, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Lutheran Church (Victoria, Texas), ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nazareth Academy Victoria Texas, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Victoria Colored School, Victoria, Texas, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Randall Building in Victoria Texas, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas M OConnor House Victoria Texas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Iglesia Nicea Presbyterian Church, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barden-O'Connor House, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 202 N Wheeler Street, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Wheeler House, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Little House, 502 N. Victoria Street, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 502 W. North Victoria, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buhler House - SW corner, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Max Bettin House, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- J.V. Vandeberge House - east facade, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mccabe building victoria 2013, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Regan House, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Murphy House in Victoria Texas, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- O'Connor Proctor Building Marker, RoadExTx, CC BY-SA 4.0
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