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Regardless of your interests, you are almost certain to enjoy spending your next day trip on Galveston Island. Here you will find a wealth of interesting historic attractions to visit, including several stately 19th century homes like the Moody Mansion and the 1859 Ashton Villa. Besides these gems, everyone enjoys visiting the Galveston Railroad Museum, the Texas Seaport Museum and the Lone Star Flight Museum. For a break from history you can turn to hair-raising fun at the Schlitterbahn Galveston Water Park or the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. The Strand historic district is the place to find wonderful shops, bars, restaurants and galleries. Of course, for many visitors the beaches and the warm Gulf Coast water are the main draw-card.

Galveston Island, Galveston, TX 77550

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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