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Seawall Urban Park
Galveston - Port Bolivar Ferry
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
Bishop's Palace
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
The Strand Historic District
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum
Moody Gardens
Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Terminal
Galveston Naval Museum
East End Historic District
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier
Moody Mansion Museum
Stewart Beach
NOAA Fisheries Service Galveston Laboratory
Hotel Galvez and Spa
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
The Bryan Museum
Galveston Island State Park
Rosenberg Library, Galveston, TX
BayWatch Dolphin Tours
Tree Sculpture Tour
Galveston Children's Museum
Moody Gardens Golf Course
- Galveston Island is a lovely barrier island on the Gulf Coast that has it all: miles of wonderful white sandy beaches, a port for cruise ships, a beautifully restored historic old town, and a distinct Southern charm.
- Elegant Victorian architecture, endless festivals, and fantastic outdoor adventures will make you want to come back.
- Here are the best things to do in Galveston.
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