Out & About
Galveston, Texas
It’s Island Time! Galveston, Texas is a charming Southern retreat just 50 miles from Houston. It’s a destination full of art, historic architecture, chic boutiques, ghost legends and more – all tucked within a quaint Gulf Coast barrier island. With its a year-round warm Gulf Coast climate, Galveston boasts local activities both on and off the water and city-wide celebrations that add up to Galveston being the perfect vacation and special event destination.
Visit Galveston Calendar of Events
Explore Attractions
Moody Gardens
Pleasure Pier
Bishop’s Palace
Huge, circa-1892 Victorian mansion with stained glass windows,
ornate wood carvings & public tours.
www.galvestonhistory.org
Moody Mansion
Guests to this restored 1895 estate featuring the original
furnishings are led on an hour-long tour.
www.moodymansion.org
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
Retired rig offers 3 floors of models & interactive displays,
plus education programs & a gift shop.
www.oceanstaroec.com
Galveston’s 61st Street Fishing Pier
Pier with viewing deck, open 24/7 seasonally that rents
fishing gear & sells bait, drinks & snacks.
www.61stpier.com
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Water amusement park with outdoor attractions including slides,
pools & rides – open seasonally.
www.schlitterbahn.com
Galveston Seawall
10-mile long gulf coast sea wall built in 1902 with a sidewalk,
street art and beach views.
www.galvestontx.gov
The Strand Historic District
Galveston native George Mitchell led the extensive renovation
of the area in the 1980’s and today The Strand is a picturesque
shopping and dining destination.
www.galveston.com
Galveston Railroad Museum
Historic locomotives & indoor displays of artifacts, plus
model trains & Saturday train rides.
www.galvestonrrmuseum.org
Getting Around
Golf Cart Rentals
www.galvestoncarts.com
www.galveston-golfcarts.com
www.gulfcoastconcierge.com
www.waterboyrentals.com
Carriage Haus Rentals
Rent a protype of the framed 1908 Ford Model-T.
www.carriagehausrentals.com
Beach Rentals
Sling Shot Rentals
Explore Galveston Island in exotic fashion with
Galveston Slingshot Rentals.
www.galvestonslingshotrentals.net
Bicycle Rentals
Galveston Trolley
Fishing Galveston
Choose from the largest selection of fishing charters in Galveston, TX
www.fishingbooker.com
www.captainexperiences.com
www.fishinggalveston.com
www.charterfishinggalveston.com
Review
What a great house! We had 15 people from 5 families and the spaces were perfect. My brother has small children and were able to give them space to close off for napping children. Unfortunately for us, the weather was terrible during our stay so we were unable to take advantage to the close proximity to the beach. The upside for summer rentals is that there were washer/dryers in each unit! Makes for easy cleaning of beach clothes and towels. The house was clean and the appliances in all 3 kitchens were new. Tara was easy to work with and very responsive. Would definitely stay here again!
Melissa November 2022
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