Golfing
Perfect your golf swing at any of the three, championship golf courses in Pearland. Southwyck Golf Club is an 18-hole link style golf course. Golfcrest Country Club steeped in a long tradition within Pearland is an 18-hole championship golf course. Pearland Golf Club at Country Place offers golfing enthusiasts an 18-hole relaxed golf course.
Pearland has a golf course designed for a variety of skill levels and offers easy access from Houston for a day of golfing. Learn more about golfing in Pearland.
Shopping
The Pearland Town Center is the perfect starting point for your weekend shopping escape. You’ll find plenty of retailers and restaurants to keep you busy at the open-air mall anchored by Dillard’s and Macy’s.
Find fashion must-haves and curated pieces for your home at any of the many local boutique and antique shops dotted throughout Pearland. View all shopping spots in Pearland.
Birding
Pearland sits at the northern tip of Brazoria County, which is home to more bird species than any other area in North America. During the migration season of April and May, visitors can expect to see several species of songbirds in the air. During the months of July through September, a variety of coastal birds arrive in Pearland’s local parks.
Bright-colored birds and their chirping are the norm at two of the more popular sites in Pearland for birding – the Shadow Creek Nature Trail and John Hargrove Environmental Center. Roseate spoonbills, little blue herons, and cattle egrets also frequent Independence Park and Centennial Park in Pearland as well. Click Learn more about birding in Pearland.
History
The history of Pearland began in 1861 with a grant of land applied for by the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railway Company, and the origin of Pearland’s name stems from the flowering pear trees found in the late 1800s by Polish nobleman Mark Zychlinski. Today, Zychlinski Park is home to two of the 20 unique, four-foot pear sculptures installed around the city.
The Pear-Scape Trail is a great activity to explore the modern sights of the city while also learning the proper history of Pearland as we know it.
Food & Drink
Culinary cultures collide with over 140 dining choices in Pearland; home to the hugely successful Killen’s Barbecue noted by food critics and foodies alike.
Alongside the thriving culinary scene, visitors rave about Pearland’s established craft beer contributions. Pearland’s first brewery, BAKFISH Brewing Company, and the Vallensons’ Brewing Company nanobrewery. View a complete list of Pearland’s delicious restaurants, breweries, and eateries.