Location: Galveston
Top Things to do in Galveston
Top 8 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Galveston, Texas (TX)
More than 30 miles of beaches plus a wealth of cultural and historic institutions make this island a Gulf of Mexico vacation hot spot. If you go, don't forget your walking shoes: With 14 museums and 20 art galleries, plus several historic homes and mansions, there's a lot of ground to cover. Armchair pilots will love the Lone Star Flight Museum and those with more of a nautical interest can check out the Texas Seaport Museum. Families will enjoy the many child-friendly attractions, including Moody Gardens, with its replica of a tropical rain forest. It's easy to get caught up in all the activities, but don't forget to spend some downtime in the sun and on the beach.
Restaurants in Galveston
1. Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 786 reviews
Galveston Historical Foundation brought ELISSA, an 1877 square-rigged iron barque, from a scrapyard in Piraeus Harbor, Greece to Galveston to begin restoration work in 1978. By 1982, GHF staff and volunteers completed restoration and transformed this rare, historic vessel into a floating museum that would actively sail. Today, the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is one of only three ships of her kind in the world to still actively sail and welcomes over 40,000 visitors annually. She also serves as the Official Tall Ship of Texas, a National Historic Landmark and a symbol of the Gulf Coast’s historic beginnings as a seaport and active waterfront. The 1877 ELISSA welcomes visitors at the Texas Seaport Museum. Experiences Galveston’s maritime history daily.
Reviewed By Mgnorrell - Canton, United States
We love history and especially old ships. This one didn’t disappoint. Great self guided tour on main level and below deck. Also fun to see the docks with other ships.
2. Tree Sculptures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 786 reviews
Reviewed By Pmorse0807
You can find these tree sculptures throughout homes in Galveston Texas. These pieces of beautiful art are made from trees that have been damaged from different hurricanes that have impacted the area! One of my favorites is the Tin Man and Toto.
3. 1880 Garten Verein
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
4. Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier
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4.5 based on 440 reviews
We are a family friendly fishing pier. We offer rod rentals, bait, cold drinks, sno cones, wine, cold beer, margaritas, snacks, pizza, hot dogs, gifts, and lots of fun. In addition to having a pier for fishing, we also have an observation deck for those who dont want to fish, but want to sit above the water and enjoy the cool breeze of the Gulf of Mexico.
Reviewed By 269jessicak
I took my kiddos here a few times throughout the week. We loved just being able to purchase some snacks and watch fishing and the sunset from the top deck. It was great! Highly recommend!
5. Old City Cemetery
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By cassira12 - Fort Worth, United States
Beautiful cemetery in the middle of the island. A must see if you will be staying for a while, they even have ghost tours.
6. Fort San Jacinto Historic Point
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3.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By lovelyric08
Enjoyed this spot to watch the incoming ships. Not many people on a rainy day so a good day to have a lunch in the car. Mainly just a parking area by the water but there is a marker. Not sure how crowded this gets since there are beaches nearby.
7. Daily News Building
The oldest newspaper in Texas was founded in this scenic building back in the late 1800s.
8. Beverley
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1.0 based on 2 reviews
