Galveston Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Galveston, Texas, a barrier island off the coast from mainland Houston, draws flocks of visitors each year to its beaches and historic downtown area. Walking the inner-island streets, one can shop for antiques or tour one of the ornate Victorian homes. Closer to the beaches, visitors will find restaurants, bars and family-friendly activities like Moody Gardens, which offers golf, an IMAX theater, and a tropical zoo. Visitors curious about Galveston's past can visit several museums and theater shows, where they'll discover the city's precarious vantage point on the Gulf's hurricane alley. Not to be missed is an enlightening glimpse into the state's efforts over the last century to rebuild what … Read more > Galveston, Texas, a barrier island off the coast from mainland Houston, draws flocks of visitors each year to its beaches and historic downtown area. Walking the inner-island streets, one can shop for antiques or tour one of the ornate Victorian homes. Closer to the beaches, visitors will find restaurants, bars and family-friendly activities like Moody Gardens, which offers golf, an IMAX theater, and a tropical zoo. Visitors curious about Galveston's past can visit several museums and theater shows, where they'll discover the city's precarious vantage point on the Gulf's hurricane alley. Not to be missed is an enlightening glimpse into the state's efforts over the last century to rebuild what has been destroyed by natural disasters.

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