Our Idea of the Best of Galveston

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Our Idea of the Best of Galveston

family fun

Great fun for the whole family! And don't forget to check out the batting cages in the back!! :)
99 locals recommend
Magic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall Blvd
99 locals recommend
Great fun for the whole family! And don't forget to check out the batting cages in the back!! :)
Learn about the famous Galveston pirate Jean Lafitte and don't forget to visit his actual house ruins located at 1417 Harborside, Galveston!!
12 locals recommend
Pirates and Ghosts
2313 Harborside Dr
12 locals recommend
Learn about the famous Galveston pirate Jean Lafitte and don't forget to visit his actual house ruins located at 1417 Harborside, Galveston!!
CANNOT recommend this place enough! So much fun for the whole family and also BYOB for the adults :) They have multiple challenges all based around the history of Galveston Island.
Escape the Island
910 21st St
CANNOT recommend this place enough! So much fun for the whole family and also BYOB for the adults :) They have multiple challenges all based around the history of Galveston Island.

Sightseeing

Explore the city and learn about how the city made a rebound after Hurricane Ike and preserved some of the trees lost. Download the Galveston.VIP Digital Guide App for a map of where to find the sculptures.
19 locals recommend
Tree Sculptures Galveston, Tx
14603 Fonmeadow Dr
19 locals recommend
Explore the city and learn about how the city made a rebound after Hurricane Ike and preserved some of the trees lost. Download the Galveston.VIP Digital Guide App for a map of where to find the sculptures.

Life on the Ocean

Explore and learn about life on the offshore oil rigs
73 locals recommend
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
2002 Wharf Rd
73 locals recommend
Explore and learn about life on the offshore oil rigs
walk aboard one of the oldest boats still in existence that still sets sail annually
121 locals recommend
Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
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121 locals recommend
walk aboard one of the oldest boats still in existence that still sets sail annually
board the naval ship and learn how life was like on this WWII vessel. You will need to take the ferry to get here but that is also an experience and change to see dolphins! (but the wait can be long during peak hours)
26 locals recommend
Galveston Naval Museum
100 Seawolf Park Blvd
26 locals recommend
board the naval ship and learn how life was like on this WWII vessel. You will need to take the ferry to get here but that is also an experience and change to see dolphins! (but the wait can be long during peak hours)