About Galveston

Galveston, Texas has numerous attractions such as Moody Gardens, the Galveston Island Railroad Museum, Ashton Villa and the Lone Star Flight Museum.

Other area attractions include the Texas Seaport Museum, the Michel B. Menard Home, Powhatan House, Seawolf Park and the USS Stewart in addition to the USS Cavalla.

Most like Pelican Island, the Samuel May Williams Home, the IMAX Ridefilm, the Rosenberg Library, Bishop’s Palace, the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum or the Mardi Gras Museum.

More attractions are the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, Apffel Park, Stewart Beach Park and the Galveston County Historical Museum.

Tours are offered by the Galveston Historical Foundation Tour Service, the Galveston Duck Tours, Ghosts of Galveston and Island Carriages. Some travel with the Treasure Island Tour Train or on the Colonel Paddlewheeler. Also available are Sunset Cruiser, Caribbean Breeze Boat Rental, Urban Seal Coastal Tours, Rain Check Charters and The Seagull II.

Lets not overlook Bungee Fun, Island Bowl, Neptunes Kingdom Mini Golf, the Galveston Island Trolley or Magic Carpet Miniature Golf for family fun. More entertainment outlets include Anderson-Kelver Studios, J Bangle Galleries, Don Rouse’s Wildlife Gallery, You Gotta Have Art Gallery, Bremond House Gallery and The Artists’ Loft.

Galveston, Texas also houses the University of Texas, Galveston College and Texas A&M.

News and information may be obtained in the Galveston County Daily News.

Galveston’s eating array includes Fuddruckers, Rudy & Paco, DiBella’s Italian Restaurant, Java’s, Cajun Greek, Lost Dog Deli, Yamato Japanese Seafood Sushi & Steakhouse, Slices, Mario’s, Mikono’s Pub and Deli, The Diner, Paulie’s, Mosquito Café, Apache Mexican Cuisine, The Original Mexican Café, Luigi’s Ristorante Italiano,  Brothers Petronella and Fullen’s Waterwall.

Galveston, Texas presents several fine sleeping establishments, specifically Dos Vaquerios, La Jardin de la Mer, Victorian Condo-Hotel, Stacia Leigh Bed & Breakfast, Tremont House, Gilded Thistle, Hilton Resort, Commodore on the Beach, Captain’s Quarter’s Bed & Breakfast, Hotel Galvez, Coppersmith Inn, Out by the Sea, Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast, Mermaid & the Dolphin, Roses and the River Bed & Breakfast, Islander East Condominium, The Reef Resort, Moonlight Bay Bed & Breakfast and Flagship over the Water.