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
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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.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