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Local Things to Do

What’s There to Do in Galveston, Texas?

The beach is a given, but there’s also sunset cruises, dolphin tours, historic sites, bike rides and visiting the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.

Follow along with the Carcano family as they share a little snippet of their vacation in Galveston, Texas. (Spoiler: It was pretty sweet.)

Local Attractions

  • Strand Historic District

    Entertainment | Free | 18.2 miles

  • family of 4 walking along the Beach Seawall near Galveston Beach, TX

    Galveston Beach & Seawall

    Outdoor Activities | Free | 15.4 miles

  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

    Entertainment | Walk on’s $12, ride passes $29.99. | 16.4 miles

  • image of ballerina dancing at the Opera House near Galveston Beach, TX.

    The Grand 1894 Opera House

    Entertainment | $$ | 17.7 miles

Museums

  • Image of Tall Ship Elissa near Galveston Beach, Texas.

    1877 Tall Ship Elissa

    Museum | $$ | 18.3 miles away

  • Image of USS Seawolf sargo-class submarine at Seawolf park near Galveston Beach, TX

    Seawolf Park

    Outdoor Activities | Free | 20.6 miles

  • Aerial view of the Drill Museum near Galveston Beach, TX

    Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum

    Museum | $ | 18.2 miles

  • Image of two trains at the Railroad Museum near Galveston Beach, TX.

    Galveston Railroad Museum

    Museum | $ | 17.6 miles

  • Outdoor and entrance view of Bishop's Palace near Galveston Beach, TX.

    1892 Bishop's Palace

    Museum | $$ | 17.7 miles

  • View of Moody Gardens with a pyramid in the background

    Moody Gardens®

    Museum | $$$ | 14 miles away

Aquatic Adventures

  • Beautiful sunset view from the cruise at Sunset Cruise Line near Galveston Beach, TX.

    Sunset Cruises

    Entertainment | $$+ | 18.2 miles

  • Dolphins sighting tours near Galveston Beach, TX.

    Dolphin Sighting Tours

    Entertainment | $$$ | 18.3 miles

  • Red jet boat cruising near Galveston Beach, Texas

    Suntime Jet Boat Thrill Rides

    Entertainment | $$ | 18.2 miles

  • Schlitterbahn Galveston near Galveston Seaside Resort.

    Schlitterbahn® Galveston Waterpark

    Theme Park | $$ | 13.6 miles

Travel Tips & Inspiration

  • Travel Tips

    Best Family Beach Vacation Packing List for Sunny, Sandy Fun [Free, Printable PDF]

    • Posted May 4, 2021

  • Two young boys running from a woman and man sitting under a walll mural that reads, 'Greetings from Galveston Texas.'

    Things to Do

    The Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Galveston Seaside Resort

    • Posted November 30, 2021

  • Featured Contributor, Amanda Nall (middle) poses with her two friends on the beach near our Galveston Beach Resort in Galveston, Tx.

    Destination Ideas

    Galveston Weekend Getaway: All About Our Girls’ Trip

    • Posted March 22, 2021