Outdoors
Galveston Island State Park
For outdoor fun on this island, just grab a towel and stop anywhere along the beach. Dont be scared of the seaweed or seagulls — that’s just part of the Texas beach. One great place to get your fill of sunshine and sandcastle building is at Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Harbor Tour
Take a Harbor Tour to see the other side of Galveston Island on the Bay. You’ll cruise past ships and cruises going about their daily business, and you may even see dolphins swimming along side your ship and pelicans diving for a meal!
Food
Shrimp & Stuff
When you cross over the Galveston Bay, whether by car or ferry, youre sure to be hungry when you get here. One of my favorite spots on the island are Shrimp & Stuff for a mean shrimp po-boy where the islanders have been eating since 1976.
Benno's on the Beach
Bennos on the Beach is a great dinner spot in an amazing location. Enjoy a casual but top-notch Cajun seafood experience with a great view of the Gulf of Mexico.
Culture
Moody Gardens
You’ll find just about everything within these three pyramids. Catch some rays on the white sand beach, get a look under the sea at one of the best aquariums in Texas or treat yourself to a tropical adventure in the 10-story Rainforest Pyramid.
Bishop's Palace
Check out this historic Texas-sized palace that was built for Colonel Walter Gresham and his wife Josephine. The house is so large that the Gresham’s took five years to build it from 1887 to 1892! It’s amazing to see all the intricate details in the house.
Tall Ship Elissa
Elissa was built in 1877 in Aberdine Scottland as a mercant ship for carrying all sorts of goods all over the world. This ship has been beautifully renovated by the Galveston Historical Foundation and touring it is like stepping back in time to Elissa’s glory days.
