Victorian Condo Rental Galveston, TX
Galveston.....Playground of the Southwest
 
Galveston
 
 

Things to Do in the Area:

  • Take a moonlight stroll out on the pier

  • Eat out at popular restaurants 

  • Shop for souvenirs along the seawall,

  • Look for shells along the shore

  • Fish from the shore or from a fishing pier

  • Go out on a fishing excursion

  • Photograph the scenery, wildlife and birds

  • Birding

  • Kayaking

  • Cycling

  • Visit Galveston Island State Park

  • Enjoy the nightlife along the beach

  • Tour Galveston historic homes and cemeteries

  • Go shopping at The Strand Historic District

  • Visit Moody Gardens

  • Go to the Schlitterbahn Waterpark

  • Play miniature golf

  • Play golf

  • Visit seven museums in the Galveston area

  • Visit over 550 sites on the National Historical Registry

  • Ride the ferry across the bay to Port Bolivar

  • Go to the dog races

  • Attend the outdoor musical

  • Visit the Grand 1894 Opera House

  • Enjoy summer band concerts at the Sealy Gazebo
  • Tour NASA
  • Experience the Boardwalk in Kemah

Nearest Beach: 

Beach across Seawall Blvd

Nearest Airport: 

William Hobby Airport at 15 Miles

Nearest Railway Station: 

Amtrak at 60 Miles

Nearest Highway Intersection: 

Interstate 45 at 2 Miles

Nearest Ferry Port: 

Fort Bolivar at 3 Miles

Car:

recommended


HISTORIC TOURS 

Ashton Villa (409) 762-3933

Bishops Palace (409) 762-2475

Moody Mansion (409) 762-7668

Menard Home (409) 762-3933

Samuel May Williams Home (409) 765-1839


MUSEUMS 

Galveston County Historical Museum (409) 766-2340

Mardi Gras Museum (409) 765-5930

Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum (409) 766-7827 www.oceanstaroec.com

The Elissa (409) 763-1877 www.tsm-elissa.org

The Rail Road Museum (409) 765-5700 www.galvestonrrmuseum.com

The Lone Star Flight Museum (409) 740-7722 www.LSFM.org

KempТs Ridley Sea Turtle Research Center (409) 766-3670 www.galveston.ssp.nmfs.gov

Sea Wolf Park (409) 797-5114


THEATRES 

The Grand Opera House (409) 765-1894 www.thegrand.com

Strand Theatre (409) 763-4591

Island Musicals (409 737-1744

Pier 21 Theatre (409) 763-8808

East End Theatre Company (etc.) (409) 762-3556 or 888-273-3556 www.islandetc.org


MOODY GARDENS 800-582-4673 www.moodygardens.org

Rainforest Pyramid

Discovery Pyramid

Aquarium

I-Max 3D Theatre

I-Max Ride film

Palm Beach


ACTIVITIES

Schlitterbahn Water Park www.schlitterbahn.com

Waterboy Rentals 409-939-7824 www.waterboyrentals.com

Galveston Cruise Ships 800-593-8678 or 877-939-8676 www.galvestoncruises.com

The Colonel Paddle Wheeler 888-740-7797 www.galveston.com/colonel

Bungee Fun (409) 741-2786

Magic Carpet Golf (409) 740-2000

Jungle Surf Water Slide (409) 744-4737

Premier Cinema (409) 741-1700

Duck Tours (409) 621-4771

Island Bowl (409) 763-0655

Treasure Isle Tour Train (409) 765-9564

Carriage Rides 800-979-9201

Airplane Rides 888-939-8680 www.airplaneride.com

Learn to surf & skate (409) 763-2700


GALVESTON HISTORIC STRAND DISTRICT 

Art and Antique Galleries

Shopping

Lone Star Motorcycle Rally  www.lonestarrally.com


GOLF 

Galveston Island Golf Course (409) 741-4626

Galveston Country Club (409) 737-9800



FISHING GUIDES & CHARTERS 

Texas Best (409) 750-6444

Fish-N-Diver (713) 304-2070

Angling Adventures (281) 320-4835

Tuna Captain John (409) 762-8808 www.galveston.com/captjohn

The Charter Company (979) 239-3976 www.thechartercompany.org

Freedom Fishing Charters (409) 771-6827 www.fishinggalveston.com

Shark Trips w/Chad "The Shark Hunter" (281) 827-0740 www.peelingline.com

The Galveston Island Fishing Pier (409) 744-2273

61st Street Fishing Pier (409) 744-8365

Websites for more information and ideas:
http://www.galveston.com

Galveston outlet malls - Specialty shopping
Galveston bars - Nightlife and other entertainment
Galveston Newspapers - Local news and sports
Galveston Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts - Local lodging
Galveston Restaurants - Casual to fine dining

Galveston State Park http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/galveston/

http://www.go-texas.net/Galveston

http://www.galveston-tx.worldweb.com/

http://www.islandofgalveston.com/

http://www.mglinks.com/ - Mardi Gras links

http://www.thestrand.com/ - The Strand

http://www.galvestonatoz.com/

http://www.gulfbase.org/reef/view.php?rid=galveston1

http://texasnaturalist.net/galvstuff.html - Birding areas

http://www.texas-on-line.com/graphic/galvesto.htm

http://www.10best.com/Galveston/Sights_&_Activities/Parks_&_Beaches/index.html