Things to See and Do in Galveston

797 reviews, 19 travel blogs, 16 photos and videos about 34 things to do in Galveston.

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Ashton Villa Galveston
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6 reviews 1 photo

Distance: 1.4 miles from city center

Category: Historic sites

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1of 34 attractions in Galveston
Lone Star Flight Museum Galveston
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21 reviews 2 travel blogs
Distance: 3.7 miles from city center

Category: Museums

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- Feb 13, 2008 ... tour. That's on my to-do list. They also have the Lone Star Flight Museum and a Railroad Museum. Might skip those this time ...
- Oct 26, 1987 ... Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum on Pier 20, to the Lone Star Flight Museum (next to Moody Gardens), and the Texas Seaport ...
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2of 34 attractions in Galveston
The Strand Galveston
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87 reviews 9 travel blogs 4 photos
Distance: 2.4 miles from city center

Category: Scenery and Natural Wonders

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- Feb 14, 2008 ... of September 8, 1900 , when the deadliest natural disaster in United States history hit Galveston Island...a storm with ...
- Feb 13, 2008 ... might be interesting to tour. The historical downtown area is called the Strand District and so that could be a good place ...
- Apr 19, 2011 ... . We checked out the cruise port shopping area called the Strand, learned about off shore drilling and took some time ...
- Oct 26, 1987 ... the 36-square-block area of downtown Galveston, exploring the enticing shops on The Strand, the waterfront district, and the ...
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3of 34 attractions in Galveston

Moody Mansion Museum Galveston
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16 reviews

Distance: 1.2 miles from city center

Category: Historic sites

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Galveston Island State Park
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37 reviews 4 travel blogs 2 photos
Distance: 11.9 miles from city center

Category: Parks and Gardens

Reviews & Experiences:
- Jun 26, 2010 ... park that the kids would like to visit tomorrow. The Galveston Island State Park didn't have any available camp sites so we ...
- Nov 9, 2004 ... the night skyline is truly impressive. We arrived at Galveston Island State Park well after dark and picked a campsite ...
- Nov 2, 2010 ... this most recent hurricane. We drove down the island to Galveston Island State Park and settled into a soggy evening. ...
- Mar 3, 2011 ... we reach the "toll bridge" that leads to the western tip Galveston Island. I am very happy that it still exists and is in ...
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Texas Seaport Museum Galveston
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9 reviews 1 travel blog
Distance: 1.8 miles from city center

Category: Museums

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- Oct 26, 1987 ... Star Flight Museum (next to Moody Gardens), and the Texas Seaport Museum on Pier 21 featuring the Tall Ship Elissa round ...
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Port of Galveston
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22 reviews 1 travel blog 4 photos
Distance: 2.9 miles from city center

Category: Sightseeing

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- Aug 17, 2006 The canals make it look like a crappy version of Venice in ...
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Galveston County Historical Museum
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4 reviews

Distance: 1.6 miles from city center

Category: Museums

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C-Sick Surfin' Galveston
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6 reviews

Distance: 1.7 miles from city center

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East Beach Galveston
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10 reviews

Distance: 4.1 miles from city center

Category: Beaches, Water Sports, Lakes & Rivers

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Palm Beach at Moody Gardens Galveston
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184 reviews

Distance: 3.6 miles from city center

Category: Beaches, Water Sports, Lakes & Rivers

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Rosenberg Library Galveston
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3 reviews

Distance: 1.4 miles from city center

Category: Education Sites and Libraries

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Bishop's Palace Galveston
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37 reviews 3 travel blogs 2 photos
Distance: 2.1 miles from city center

Category: Historic sites

Reviews & Experiences:
- Feb 14, 2008 ... , when the deadliest natural disaster in United States history hit Galveston Island...a storm with winds exceeding 120 ...
- Oct 22, 2005 ... recognizes it's roots and keeps them well maintained. Then onto Bishop's Palace. I thought the Moody house was "it." It ...
- Apr 3, 2009 ... circling the building. We drove by the arch, library, Bishop's Palace and a beautiful white catholic church that all looked ...
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
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62 reviews

Distance: 3.7 miles from city center

Category: Amusement Parks

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Seawolf Park Galveston
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17 reviews 2 travel blogs
Distance: 3.7 miles from city center

Category: Parks and Gardens

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- Oct 14, 2003 ... seaport. It once had an immigration station on what is now Seawolf Park. In the late 1800's to the mid 1900's, thousands of ...
- Apr 5, 2009 ... Park - Located on Pelican Island with a view of Galveston Harbor, Seawolf Park features a memorial to the lost submarine USS ...
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Moody Gardens Galveston
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184 reviews 4 travel blogs 3 photos
Distance: 3.4 miles from city center

Category: Parks and Gardens

Reviews & Experiences:
- Oct 21, 2005 Our first stop, after the hour plus drive to Galveston is Moody Gardens. I have an appointement to tour the Experience Music ...
- Apr 2, 2008 ... and an endless beach walk, one of the attractions on Galveston Island is The Moody Gardens. We got a two day pass to this ...
- Oct 26, 1987 ... on Pier 20, to the Lone Star Flight Museum (next to Moody Gardens), and the Texas Seaport Museum on Pier 21 featuring the ...
- Nov 27, 2010 ... to a nice barista in Starbucks, we headed to a place called Moody Gardens. After visiting it, I can only describe it as a ...
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Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course
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5 reviews

Distance: 4.7 miles from city center

Category: Golf

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Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Terminal
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17 reviews

Distance: 1.5 miles from city center

Category: Museums

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Daily News Building Galveston

Distance: 1.7 miles from city center

Category: Sightseeing

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Mary Moody Northern Amphitheater Galveston
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1 review

Distance: 11.3 miles from city center

Category: Performances

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Stewart Beach Galveston
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14 reviews 1 photo

Distance: 3.2 miles from city center

Category: Beaches, Water Sports, Lakes & Rivers

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21of 34 attractions in Galveston
Grand 1894 Opera House Galveston
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12 reviews

Distance: 1.7 miles from city center

Category: Performances

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Galveston Island Trolley
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1 review

Distance: 1.8 miles from city center

Category: Tours

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Samuel May Williams House Galveston

Distance: 1 miles from city center

Category: Historic sites

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Club 21 Galveston
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5 reviews

Distance: 22.3 miles from city center

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The Seawall Galveston
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72 reviews 5 travel blogs
Distance: 0.5 miles from city center

Category: Scenery and Natural Wonders

Reviews & Experiences:
- Feb 14, 2008 ... of September 8, 1900 , when the deadliest natural disaster in United States history hit Galveston Island...a storm with ...
- Apr 3, 2009 ... saw a dolphin statue that was lost out to sea, drove down the seawall, and went to a lookout point. The Strand area is ...
- Jul 2, 2010 ... derelict. It didn't seem like the nicest of towns. Driving along the Seawall Blvd we were metres from the coast and it was ...
- Nov 2, 2010 ... ;t know it from the way it looks today. We drove along the seawall past a long row of restaurants, souvenir shops, hotels, ...
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Broadway Galveston

2 travel blogs 1 photo
Distance: 11.3 miles from city center

Category: Scenery and Natural Wonders

Reviews & Experiences:
- Feb 14, 2008 ... , when the deadliest natural disaster in United States history hit Galveston Island...a storm with winds exceeding 120 ...
- Feb 13, 2008 ... in a dream is a whole different story. I drove to Galveston by the back roads. Well not quite, but I stayed ...
Poretto Beach Galveston
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5 reviews

Distance: 2.4 miles from city center

Category: Beaches, Water Sports, Lakes & Rivers
East End Historic District Galveston

Distance: 1.7 miles from city center

Category: Sightseeing
El Jardin Del Mar Galveston

Distance: 24.3 miles from city center

Category: Beaches, Water Sports, Lakes & Rivers