Galveston Island State Park is a stunning 2,013.1–acre state park located on the western side of Galveston Island, Texas. Established in 1975, it is adjacent to the city of Galveston and provides visitors with a unique and beautiful sanctuary that has a little something for everyone. The park includes dunes, estuaries, wetlands, brackish ponds, and … Read more
The East End Historic District is located in eastern Galveston, Texas and is bounded by Broadway, Market St, 19th St and 9th St. It is one of the best–preserved and largest concentrations of 19th–century residential architecture in Texas, developed when Galveston was the state‘s preeminent port. The district was designated locally in 1970 and placed … Read more
The Grand 1894 Opera House is a not–for–profit performing arts theatre located in Galveston, Texas. Its Romanesque Revival style architecture is located at 2020 Post Office Street in Galveston‘s Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District, and it has a seating capacity of 1,040. It was named “The Official Opera House of Texas“ in 1993 by the … Read more
The Galveston Railroad Museum is one of the five largest restored railroad collections in the country. Located in the heart of Galveston, it is filled with a variety of exhibits and artifacts that tell the rich history of the railroads in this area. There are over 40 pieces of locomotives and rolling stock included in … Read more
The Bryan Museum, located in Galveston, Texas, opened in 2015 and is home to an impressive collection of over 70,000 artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West. This incredible collection includes pieces ranging from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to modern twenty–first century objects. Besides the artifacts, the museum also includes … Read more
On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike swept across Galveston Island and left a lasting impression on the landscape. The powerful storm and its waves caused the uprooting of thousands of trees, ultimately leading to the island losing its beautiful tree canopy. In the wake of the destruction, a group of sculpture artists decided to use … Read more
If you’re looking for a family–friendly destination for fishing fun, look no further than Galveston’s 61st Street Fishing Pier. This 24–hour fishing spot in Galveston, Texas offers a variety of activities and amenities that make it a great destination for a day (or night) out. At the pier, you’ll find a fully stocked souvenir shop … Read more
The Galveston Historic Seaport is home to the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, one of only three ships of its kind in the world that still actively sail. This majestic vessel is a symbol of the Gulf Coast‘s historic beginnings as a seaport and active waterfront. The Galveston Historical Foundation purchased ELISSA from a scrapyard in … Read more
The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum in Galveston, Texas is an educational museum dedicated to providing a behind–the–scenes look into the highly technical process of extracting oil and gas from the sea. Visitors of the museum can gain an understanding of the amazing feats of engineering and technology that have allowed us to … Read more
The Galveston Seawall is a hot spot for fun in the sun. With its sandy beaches and beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico, it is easy to see why people flock here to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are a variety of restaurants, bars, and hotels along the seawall, giving … Read more