Galveston Attractions
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Amaze ‘N Texas
327 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-7020
Hours: Open daily: 11am - 10pm except winter; Fri, Sat & Sun
Admission Charged
Fun for the whole family
The Colonel
Docked at Moody Gardens
7 Hope Blvd
Galveston, TX 77554
409-740-7797
Hours: 2 cruises daily: 2 - 3pm; 4 -5 pm
Admission Charged
Paddlewheel dinner/dance cruises by reservation
Galveston County Historical
Museum
2219 Market St.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-766-2340
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Explore Galveston County’s rich heritage under the impressive vaulted ceiling of
the 1921 City National Bank Building, listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Delight in the sparkle of the lens from the historic South Jetty Lighthouse and learn how lighthouses and lightships have protected the Gulf Coast for more than a century.
Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the first inhabitants of Galveston County.
Ghosts of Galveston Walking Tour
4412 Avenue O
Galveston, TX 77550
409-766-7957
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
1-1/2 hour walking ghost tour of the historic Strand District.
The Great Storm
Pier 21 (second floor)
Galveston, TX 77550
409-763-8808
Hours: Sun -Thu: 11am - 6pm, Fri - Sat: 11m-8pm
Admission Charged
Call for additional information
Gulf Greyhound Park
I-45 at exit 15, La Marque
Hitchcock, TX 77563
409-986-9500
Hours: Open year-round, call for additional information
Admission Charged
One of the world’s top greyhound racing facilities is just fifteen minutes from Galveston. Races every 12 to 15 minutes. The track offers four levels of air-conditioned comfort and is open year-round.
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
Research Center
4700 Avenue U
Galveston, TX 77551
409-766-3670
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
The Laboratory was opened in 1958 by the NOAA, and began researching the Kemp's
Ridley sea turtle and the Loggerhead sea turtle in 1978. Research includes
improvements in husbandry techniques, feeding, growth, pathology, tagging, sea
turtle strandings, and the treatment and rehabilitation of sick and injured
turtles.
Mardi Gras Museum
2309 Ship's Mechanic Row
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-5930
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
The Mardi Gras Museum is a tribute to past and present celebrations of an Island
tradition begun in 1867. It houses historical costumes and memorabilia dating to
1876, models and photographs of the Arches for Galveston project, and space for
rotating exhibits.
Moody Gardens
One Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77554
800-582-4673
Hours: Vary, call for additional information
Moody Gardens features a 10 story Rainforest Pyramid offering an incredible tropical environment, and is home to the largest bat exhibit in the Southwest. The IMAX 3D keeps visitors jumping out of their seats, and the experience is so real they reach out to touch objects that seem to be just inches away. Palm Beach offers a white sand beach with a blue lagoon and lots of fun for kids. The Discovery Pyramid features a host of interactive exhibits where visitors can learn about the wonders of science, and take a fascinating adventure ride in the IMAX Ridefilm Theater. Another Moody Gardens attraction, the Aquarium Pyramid, is one the largest in the world and features 100,000 square feet of exhibit space showcasing the waters of the world.
Offshore Energy Center's Ocean
Star
Pier 19
Galveston, TX 77551
409-766-STAR
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
The Offshore Energy Center (OEC) operates its state-of-the-art facility, the
Ocean Star.
Visitors step on board, tour the completely refurbished jackup drilling rig, absorb the day-to-day excitement of offshore drilling and production, marine transportation, environmental protection, construction, pipelining - all experienced through three decks of videos, equipment exhibits and interactive displays. It's a museum, educational attraction and working drilling rig all rolled into one.
Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy St
Galveston, TX 77550
409-763-8854
Hours: Mon -Thu: 9am - 9pm, Fri - Sat: 9am - 6pm, Sun (Sept.-May): 1 - 5pm
Admission Free
Call for additional information
The Railroad Museum
100 Strand Ave.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-5700
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Shearn Moody Plaza was the headquarters of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe until
the offices closed in 1964. The majority of the building is office space for
various businesses and organizations, but the large, central waiting room is the
original waiting room built in 1932.
Texas Aviation Hall of Fame /
Lone Star Flight Museum
2002 Terminal Dr.
Galveston, TX 77554
409-740-7722
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
The museum is home to one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and
aviation exhibits in the nation. Over 40 restored aircraft are displayed and
most are in working condition. The collection includes WWII Fighters, Bombers,
Liaison Trainers, and Executive Planes.
Texas Seaport Museum and Tall
Ship Elissa
Pier 21 at
Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-763-1877
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Welcome to the Texas Seaport Museum, a project of the Galveston Historical
Foundation. Share the adventure of the high seas at the Texas Seaport Museum,
home of the celebrated 1877 tall ship Elissa. Explore the decks of this
floating National Historic Landmark which has also been designated one of
America’s Treasures by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Walk
Elissa’s decks and imagine the days when daring sailors challenged the
world's oceans. In the adjacent museum and theater, witness the story of
Elissa’s dramatic rescue from the scrap yard and her meticulous restoration.
Beaches & Parks:
Stewart Beach Park & Recreation Area
Intersection of Seawall Blvd. and Broadway
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-5023
Hours: Open March thru mid October
Admission Charged
Call for additional information
Snack bar, gift shop & rentals
Big Reef Nature Park
1923 Boddeker Drive
Galveston, TX 77550
409-770-5355
Hours: Open dawn to dusk
Admission Free
Call for additional information
Park is known for bird watching
Galveston Island State Park
FM 3005, W of 13 Mile Rd.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-737-1222
Hours: Open year-round, 8am-10pm
Admission Charged
Call for additional information
Seawolf Park
Pelican Island via Seawolf Parkway (51st St.)
500 51st Street
Galveston, TX 77551
409-797-5114
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Features a 3-story pavilion, the USS Cavalla, the USS STEWART (destroyer escort
- one of only 3 in the world); a Fishing Pier ; and a Playground. The park was
built on an immigration station site and offers a three-story pavilion with a
view of Galveston harbor, picnic sites, a playground area and a lighted fishing
pier.
Sports:
Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course
1700 Sydnor Lane
Galveston, TX 77554
409-741-4626
18-hole course/Open daily
Hours: Open year round, call for tee times
Admission Charged
Galveston Fishing Pier
9001 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX 77554
409-744-2273
Hours: Open daily, 24 hours, seasonal
Admission Charged
1/4-mile long pier with 300 ft.“T” head
61st Street Fishing Pier
6101 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX 77551
409-744-8365
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Pier is open weather permitting
Tours and Transport
Air Excalibur
Scholes International Airport
2115 Terminal Drive
Galveston, TX 77554
409-744-0089
Hours: Open daily: 5:30pm - 8pm
Admission Charged
Enjoy an aerial tour of Galveston
Galveston Harbor Tours
2422 Avenue M
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-1700
Hours: Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, call for additional information
Admission Charged
Enjoy a tour of Galveston by water and see the dolphins play
Galveston Island Duck Tours
1507 Strand St
Galveston, TX 77550
409-621-4771
Hours: Open year round, call for additional information
Admission Charged
Galveston Island Ferry
5400 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX 77551
409-763-2386
Hours: Operates 24 hours a day
Admission Free
Call for additional information
Galveston Island Trolley
2016 Strand
Galveston, TX 77550
409-797-3900
Hours: Mon-Fri: 6am - 6:30pm, Sat-Sun: 8:50am-6:30pm
Admission Free
Enjoy the scenery aboard the free downtown trolley
Island Carriages
2528 Post office St.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-6951
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Experience Island Carriages' Victorian Excursion, a tour of Galveston's East End
Historical District. A horse-drawn carriage will guide you along tree-lined
streets providing you a vantage point to note architectural details of these
Victorian era mansions. Towering pillars, shadowed silhouettes of ornate
carvings, a splash of stained glass in a window, wide welcoming porches, a hit
of wrought iron fencing, all reminders of Galveston's "Gilded Age."
