Discover Galveston's Hidden Gems! Experience the Island Life
It’s not a secret, sometimes it’s the activities in a destination that make us really look forward to a trip! And lucky for us, Galveston Island has an endless list made up of historic haunted mansions, diverse untouched wildlife, and of course a wide selection of sunny beaches, all enjoyable in the relaxed atmosphere of island life.
Here Are the Top things to Do in Galveston, Texas
Spend the day at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier riding the coasters.
Ride the Galveston Island Trolley.
Take a tour of Bishops Palace.
Visit the Galveston Railroad museum and take a ride in an old train car.
Spot the tree sculptures that were carved as a result of the wreckage of Hurricane Ike.
Go dolphin watching.
Have a drink at Strand Historic District, Galveston’s beloved downtown.
Find out why R.A. Apffel Beach Park is considered the islands party central.
Visit the Bryan Museum and learn about Texas’ history.
Go Fishing at Seawolf Park.
Take a ghost walking tour and learn all about Galveston’s paranormal activity.
Spend the day at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston.
- Take a tour of Moody Mansion and learn about its history.
- Go bird watching, take a hike, or have a picnic at Galveston Island State Park.
- Take a trip off the island using the Galveston-Port Bolivar. Ferry, which is completely free and runs 24 hours a day.
- Try the Galveston official beer at the Galveston Brew.
- Take a trip to Pelican Island.
- Take a private pony ride.
- Spend the day exploring Moody Gardens.
- Visit the official Opera House of the state of Texas originally built in 1894.
- Take a tour of Haunted Mayfield Manor.
- Visit the Texas Tail Distillery.
Visit Bolivar Flats Bird Sanctuary and experience some of Galveston’s untouched wildlife.
Visit the Ocean Star Museum, an old retired jack up-drilling rig.
Visit Pier 21 and ride a jet boat.
