Jamie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Largest Railroad Museum in Texas and a must see if you love trains!
140 locals recommend
Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlLargest Railroad Museum in Texas and a must see if you love trains!
Indoor playground which includes a Rain Forest, Aquarium and IMAX Theater.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdIndoor playground which includes a Rain Forest, Aquarium and IMAX Theater.
Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JLovely Mansion open for tours.
The Bryan Museum, located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home in Galveston, Texas, US, houses The Bryan Collection, one of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West.
116 locals recommend
The Bryan Museum
1315 21st StThe Bryan Museum, located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home in Galveston, Texas, US, houses The Bryan Collection, one of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West.
Free Ferry rides back and forth from Bolivar. Takes about 20 min each way. See pelicans, dolphins and ships! We like to park and walk on or ride our bikes. There is no charge for cars and the ferry runs 24 hours a day. Beware of holidays and summer weekends, there could be a wait. If so, just park and walk on. No wait for bikes and walk ons.
35 locals recommend
Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
Galveston - Bolivar FerryFree Ferry rides back and forth from Bolivar. Takes about 20 min each way. See pelicans, dolphins and ships! We like to park and walk on or ride our bikes. There is no charge for cars and the ferry runs 24 hours a day. Beware of holidays and summer weekends, there could be a wait. If so, just park and walk on. No wait for bikes and walk ons.
Food Scene
Some of our favorites!
Supplier of over 30% of the Gulf's fresh seafood.
We love the Redfish and shrimp!
Ask for Anthony F
174 locals recommend
Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdSupplier of over 30% of the Gulf's fresh seafood.
We love the Redfish and shrimp!
Ask for Anthony F
A top choice for fantastic food and meeting local celebrities. Ask for Paco!
We love the Bread Pudding!
151 locals recommend
Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StA top choice for fantastic food and meeting local celebrities. Ask for Paco!
We love the Bread Pudding!
Italian and Seafood. We love the outside seating area and the Redfish.
Oh, try the Seafood pizza!
88 locals recommend
Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall BlvdItalian and Seafood. We love the outside seating area and the Redfish.
Oh, try the Seafood pizza!
Located in the historic Sealy Hutchings Building and Victorian Bank, enjoy the sights and sounds of the downtown Strand area.
59 locals recommend
Riondo's Ristorante
2328 Strand StLocated in the historic Sealy Hutchings Building and Victorian Bank, enjoy the sights and sounds of the downtown Strand area.
Located downtown in the Post Office District. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very good steak fajitas and margaritas.
46 locals recommend
Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
2101 Postoffice StLocated downtown in the Post Office District. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very good steak fajitas and margaritas.
Sushi and Specialty Drinks. Late night Happy Hour (9pm-11pm)
27 locals recommend
Sky Bar Steak and Sushi
2105 Postoffice StSushi and Specialty Drinks. Late night Happy Hour (9pm-11pm)
Perfect atmosphere for celebrating an Anniversary or special occasion. Elegant decor and top notch fare.
Reservations recommended.
71 locals recommend
Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway StPerfect atmosphere for celebrating an Anniversary or special occasion. Elegant decor and top notch fare.
Reservations recommended.
Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StBest Muffalettas in Galveston. Local favorite.
The Famous Smoked Turkey Cliffhanger (suggestion jalapeno roll and bacon).
You're welcome.
39 locals recommend
Queen's Bar-B-Que
3428 Ave SThe Famous Smoked Turkey Cliffhanger (suggestion jalapeno roll and bacon).
You're welcome.
We love love love the BBQ here. Try the loaded Tater Tots. Grill Cheese & Brisket!! This is a locally best kept secret.
shhhhh!!
16 locals recommend
Koops bbq
4501 Broadway Avenue JWe love love love the BBQ here. Try the loaded Tater Tots. Grill Cheese & Brisket!! This is a locally best kept secret.
shhhhh!!
Beautiful sunsets and outdoor seating over the Gulf of Mexico.
130 locals recommend
Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdBeautiful sunsets and outdoor seating over the Gulf of Mexico.
Homemade icecream and the best Malted Milk Shakes in Texas!
Suggest drinking I bbn there! Enjoy!
163 locals recommend
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StHomemade icecream and the best Malted Milk Shakes in Texas!
Suggest drinking I bbn there! Enjoy!
Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice StSpecialty Ice Cream. Unique flavors. We love it!
Nearby Fun & Stuff
Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp AveA fun day trip for the young and young at heart.
Hands on Art Studio. Call for schedule of special 1 day classes, which include pottery, painting and glass work. Prepare for fun times!
14 locals recommend
Clay Cup Studios
2219 Postoffice StHands on Art Studio. Call for schedule of special 1 day classes, which include pottery, painting and glass work. Prepare for fun times!
Stewart Beach
401 Seawall BlvdBig fun beach with a pavilion for snacks, showers and bathrooms.