Pass By: The Strand, 2100 Strand St, Galveston, Texas 77550
"The Strand" is Galveston's original business district and is currently a waterfront entertainment and dining district consisting of sidewalk cafes, gift shops, taverns and other interesting establishments. It also has views of the Cruise port which caters to known cruise lines such as Disney and Royal Carribbean. Its a great place to spend an hour on foot for quick bites and drinks.
Pass By: Moody Mansion, 2618 Broadway St, Galveston, Texas 77550
The Moody Mansion was built in 1895 and former home to W. H. Moody a Galveston businessman and father of a powerful Texas family. The 28,000 square foot home is available for self guided tour when customizing EXTRAS at checkout.
Pass By: 1892 Bishop's Palace, 1402 Broadway St, Galveston, Texas 77550
The Bishop's Palace is a 1900s storm survivor built in 1982 by a master architect with ornate steel and stone. It's lavish early Victorian interior consist of stained glass windows, Mahogany stair cases, marble fire places lined with Sterling silver, an Altar room and more. It's exterior stone has countless hand chiseled creatures. It is available for self guided tour.
Pass By: Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Post Office St, Galveston, Texas 77550
The official Opera House of Texas is a 1900s storm survivor where popular celebrities once performed and operates as a non-profit theater today. Self guided tours of it's unique and lavish 1800s interior [travelers expense] are available when customizing your tour.
Pass By: Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77554
Bay side views of the Moody Garden's Pyramid's in Galveston Texas upon entry to the island.
Pass By: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, 2501 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77550
One of the few places in the America with so many rides over water. This historical island theme park is a family oriented attraction with midway games, food venues and retail shops on a long pier extended over the Gulf of Mexico.
Pass By: The Grand Galves Spa, 2024 Seawall Blvd, Grand Galvez Hotel, Galveston, Texas 77550
The Hotel Galvez has a history of interesting guest from it's beginning in 1911. This elegant 4 Diamond hotel offers a public Spa and posh dining options as well as a museum.
Pass By: Port of Galveston, 123 Rosenberg Drive, Galveston, Texas 77550
Home to Houston's ship channel, Seawolf Park, Ocean Star Museum, Royal Carribbean , Princess Cruise lines, Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant, Harbor House Hotel, Peanut Butter Warehouse.
Pass By: Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier, 6101 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77551
61 st street Fishing Pier offers pier access, fishing gear rentals and bait for those who want to try their luck as well as cold beer, music, soft drinks and snacks. Great island views from their upper deck accessible for price of a soft drink. Great place to spend an hour over the water and beach area.
Pass By: Rainforest Cafe, 5310 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
Rainforest Cafe is a jungle themed cafe on the Galveston Seawall offering variety of foods such as burgers, steaks, seafood, full service bar, gift shop and amusements for kids. Great place to spend an hour on the island.
Pass By: Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, 2200 Harborside Dr, Pier 21, Galveston, Texas 77550
Texas Seaport Museum is home to 1877 Tall Ship Elissa and located on Port of Galveston next to The Fisherman's Wharf restaurant where you can pick fresh fish to be served or tour the Tall Ship Elissa. Great place for an hour.
Pass By: Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa Fe Pl, Galveston, Texas 77550
Home to multiple early era trains on 4 tracks to tour as well as snack bar for burgers, hot dogs. Great place to spend an hour.
Pass By: 1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway St, Galveston, Texas 77550
An early Victorian mansion and storm survivor now the visitors center is where the June 19th Emancipation Proclamation was read from. Ashton Villa is also one of the many island destinations believed to be haunted by ghost.
Stop At: Galveston Island, Galveston Island, Texas
Island views from covered vehicle
Duration: 2 hours