Amaze ‘N Texas

327 Seawall Blvd.

Galveston, TX 77550

409-765-7020

Hours: Open daily: 11am - 10pm except winter; Fri, Sat & Sun

Admission Charged

Fun for the whole family

The Colonel

Docked at Moody Gardens

7 Hope Blvd Galveston, TX 77554

409-740-7797

Hours: 2 cruises daily: 2 - 3pm; 4 -5 pm

Admission Charged

Paddlewheel dinner/dance cruises by reservation

Galveston County Historical Museum 2219 Market St.

Galveston, TX 77550

409-766-2340

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged Explore Galveston County’s rich heritage under the impressive vaulted ceiling of the 1921 City National Bank Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Delight in the sparkle of the lens from the historic South Jetty Lighthouse and learn how lighthouses and lightships have protected the Gulf Coast for more than a century.

Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the first inhabitants of Galveston County.

Ghosts of Galveston Walking Tour

4412 Avenue O Galveston, TX 77550 409-766-7957

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged

1-1/2 hour walking ghost tour of the historic Strand District.

The Great Storm

Pier 21 (second floor)

Galveston, TX 77550

409-763-8808

Hours: Sun -Thu: 11am - 6pm, Fri - Sat: 11m-8pm

Admission Charged

Call for additional information

Gulf Greyhound Park

I-45 at exit 15, La Marque

Hitchcock, TX 77563

409-986-9500

Hours: Open year-round, call for additional information

Admission Charged

One of the world’s top greyhound racing facilities is just fifteen minutes from Galveston. Races every 12 to 15 minutes. The track offers four levels of air-conditioned comfort and is open year-round.

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Research Center 4700 Avenue U

Galveston, TX 77551 409-766-3670

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged The Laboratory was opened in 1958 by the NOAA, and began researching the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle and the Loggerhead sea turtle in 1978. Research includes improvements in husbandry techniques, feeding, growth, pathology, tagging, sea turtle strandings, and the treatment and rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles.

Mardi Gras Museum 2309 Ship's Mechanic Row

Galveston, TX 77550 409-765-5930

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged The Mardi Gras Museum is a tribute to past and present celebrations of an Island tradition begun in 1867. It houses historical costumes and memorabilia dating to 1876, models and photographs of the Arches for Galveston project, and space for rotating exhibits.

Moody Gardens

One Hope Blvd.

Galveston, TX 77554

800-582-4673

Hours: Vary, call for additional information

Moody Gardens features a 10 story Rainforest Pyramid offering an incredible tropical environment, and is home to the largest bat exhibit in the Southwest. The IMAX 3D keeps visitors jumping out of their seats, and the experience is so real they reach out to touch objects that seem to be just inches away. Palm Beach offers a white sand beach with a blue lagoon and lots of fun for kids. The Discovery Pyramid features a host of interactive exhibits where visitors can learn about the wonders of science, and take a fascinating adventure ride in the IMAX Ridefilm Theater. Another Moody Gardens attraction, the Aquarium Pyramid, is one the largest in the world and features 100,000 square feet of exhibit space showcasing the waters of the world.

Offshore Energy Center's Ocean Star Pier 19

Galveston, TX 77551 409-766-STAR

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged The Offshore Energy Center (OEC) operates its state-of-the-art facility, the Ocean Star.

Visitors step on board, tour the completely refurbished jackup drilling rig, absorb the day-to-day excitement of offshore drilling and production, marine transportation, environmental protection, construction, pipelining - all experienced through three decks of videos, equipment exhibits and interactive displays. It's a museum, educational attraction and working drilling rig all rolled into one.

Rosenberg Library

2310 Sealy St Galveston, TX 77550 409-763-8854

Hours: Mon -Thu: 9am - 9pm, Fri - Sat: 9am - 6pm, Sun (Sept.-May): 1 - 5pm

Admission Free

Call for additional information

The Railroad Museum 100 Strand Ave.

Galveston, TX  77550 409-765-5700

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged Shearn Moody Plaza was the headquarters of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe until the offices closed in 1964. The majority of the building is office space for various businesses and organizations, but the large, central waiting room is the original waiting room built in 1932.

Texas Aviation Hall of Fame / Lone Star Flight Museum 2002 Terminal Dr.

Galveston, TX 77554 409-740-7722

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged The museum is home to one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the nation. Over 40 restored aircraft are displayed and most are in working condition. The collection includes WWII Fighters, Bombers, Liaison Trainers, and Executive Planes.

Texas Seaport Museum and Tall Ship Elissa Pier 21 at Harborside Dr.

Galveston, TX 77550 409-763-1877

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged Welcome to the Texas Seaport Museum, a project of the Galveston Historical Foundation. Share the adventure of the high seas at the Texas Seaport Museum, home of the celebrated 1877 tall ship Elissa.  Explore the decks of this floating National Historic Landmark which has also been designated one of America’s Treasures by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Walk Elissa’s decks and imagine the days when daring sailors challenged the world's oceans. In the adjacent museum and theater, witness the story of Elissa’s dramatic rescue from the scrap yard and her meticulous restoration.

Beaches & Parks:

Stewart Beach Park & Recreation Area

Intersection of Seawall Blvd. and Broadway

Galveston, TX 77550

409-765-5023

Hours: Open March thru mid October

Admission Charged

Call for additional information

Snack bar, gift shop & rentals

Big Reef Nature Park

1923 Boddeker Drive

Galveston, TX  77550

409-770-5355

Hours: Open dawn to dusk

Admission Free

Call for additional information

Park is known for bird watching

Galveston Island State Park

FM 3005, W of 13 Mile Rd.

Galveston, TX  77550

409-737-1222

Hours: Open year-round, 8am-10pm

Admission Charged

Call for additional information

Seawolf Park Pelican Island via Seawolf Parkway (51st St.)

500 51st Street

Galveston, TX 77551

409-797-5114

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged Features a 3-story pavilion, the USS Cavalla, the USS STEWART (destroyer escort - one of only 3 in the world); a Fishing Pier ; and a Playground. The park was built on an immigration station site and offers a three-story pavilion with a view of Galveston harbor, picnic sites, a playground area and a lighted fishing pier.

Sports:

Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course

1700 Sydnor Lane

Galveston, TX 77554

409-741-4626

18-hole course/Open daily

Hours: Open year round, call for tee times

Admission Charged

Galveston Fishing Pier

9001 Seawall Blvd Galveston, TX 77554

409-744-2273

Hours: Open daily, 24 hours, seasonal

Admission Charged

1/4-mile long pier with 300 ft.“T” head

61st Street Fishing Pier

6101 Seawall Blvd Galveston, TX 77551 409-744-8365

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged

Pier is open weather permitting

Tours and Transport

Air Excalibur

Scholes International Airport

2115 Terminal Drive

Galveston, TX 77554

409-744-0089

Hours: Open daily: 5:30pm - 8pm

Admission Charged

Enjoy an aerial tour of Galveston

Galveston Harbor Tours

2422 Avenue M Galveston, TX 77550

409-765-1700

Hours: Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, call for additional information

Admission Charged

Enjoy a tour of Galveston by water and see the dolphins play

Galveston Island Duck Tours

1507 Strand St Galveston, TX 77550

409-621-4771

Hours: Open year round, call for additional information 

Admission Charged

Galveston Island Ferry

5400 Seawall Blvd Galveston, TX 77551

409-763-2386

Hours: Operates 24 hours a day

Admission Free

Call for additional information

Galveston Island Trolley

2016 Strand

Galveston, TX 77550

409-797-3900

Hours: Mon-Fri: 6am - 6:30pm, Sat-Sun: 8:50am-6:30pm

Admission Free

Enjoy the scenery aboard the free downtown trolley

Island Carriages 2528 Post office St.

Galveston, TX 77550

409-765-6951

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged Experience Island Carriages' Victorian Excursion, a tour of Galveston's East End Historical District. A horse-drawn carriage will guide you along tree-lined streets providing you a vantage point to note architectural details of these Victorian era mansions. Towering pillars, shadowed silhouettes of ornate carvings, a splash of stained glass in a window, wide welcoming porches, a hit of wrought iron fencing, all reminders of Galveston's "Gilded Age."