Located due east of Houston, Baytown boasts a rich environmental, historical and economic heritage. It is surrounded by six bays and the Houston Ship Channel, which has led not only to the development of a booming petrochemical industry, but also to a variety of recreational activities centered around the area's waterways. In the past, Baytown was home to the Karankawa Indians, and some of their artifacts can still be found at the Baytown Nature Center. Many historic battles also took place in the Baytown area. Use the links at left to tour our website and see what Baytown has to offer.