USS Tautog
USS Tautog (SSN-639), a Sturgeon-class attack submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the tautog (Tautoga onitis), a wrasse commonly found along the Northern Atlantic coast. Look for it in Galveston. It comes under the United States Navy.
A museum inside Galveston
Texas City is the nearest base
Texas City is 9 miles northwest, with 25 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Houston
Houston is about 48 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
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USS Tautog
USS Tautog (SSN-639), a Sturgeon-class attack submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the tautog (Tautoga onitis), a wrasse commonly found along the Northern Atlantic coast. The submarine was in service from 17 August 1968 to 31 March 1997.
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- United States Navy
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.7K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near USS Tautog
To stay close, try Bolivar Peninsula (68) and Texas City (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From USS Tautog | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | in town | — | — | 53,636 | $326K | D |
| Bolivar Peninsula 37% vacation homes | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 68 19 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 34 RV parks | 2,951 | $316K | — |
| Texas City | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 25 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 59,733 | $217K | C− |
| San Leon | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 17 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 14 RV parks | 6,458 | $183K | — |
| Bacliff | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 14 6 hotels · 1 motel · 7 RV parks | 9,541 | $202K | — |
| Webster | 25 mi northwest | 35 min | 29 28 hotels · 1 motel | 12,507 | $281K | D− |
| Seabrook | 22 mi northwest | 35 min | 19 14 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 13,974 | $350K | B− |
| La Porte | 28 mi northwest | 40 min | 29 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 37,983 | $235K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to USS Tautog
Each of these is within 46 miles.
13 mi Theme parkGalveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Big draw45 mi Stadium & arenaReliant Stadium
Big draw45 mi Stadium & arenaDaikin Park
2in town MuseumUSS Cavalla
311 mi BeachGalveston Island
4in town MuseumUSS Stewart
5in town Ancient siteSS Selma
45 mi Stadium & arenaToyota CenterPhoto credits
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier: Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Reliant Stadium: User eschipul on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Daikin Park: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0 · USS Cavalla: USN photo courtesy of http://ussubvetsofwwii.org. Photo i.d. courtesy of Chuck N, Public domain · Galveston Island: NASA, Public domain · USS Stewart: Unknown, Public domain · SS Selma: John Wiley User:Jw4nvc - Santa Barbara, California, CC BY 3.0 · Toyota Center: Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
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Visiting USS Tautog: the answers
Is USS Tautog in Galveston?
Yes. It’s inside Galveston, TX.
When is the best time to visit USS Tautog?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 62–82°.
How far is USS Tautog from Houston?
About 48 miles northwest of Houston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to USS Tautog?
William P. Hobby (HOU), about 37 miles away.
Where should I stay near USS Tautog?
Bolivar Peninsula (17 mi, 68 places to stay), Texas City (9 mi, 25 places to stay) and San Leon (15 mi, 17 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Galveston
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Galveston’s Town Square.
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