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Address: 1923 Boddeker Dr, Galveston, TX
Thanks to Galveston's efforts in conjunction with the US Fish and Wildlife Department, visitors can enjoy Gulf Coast nature at its best at Big Reef Nature Park, a smaller component of East Beach. Bird-watchers will definitely appreciate the multitude of coastal birds that frequent the area, including jaegers, Northern...
Galveston County Historical Museum
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Address: 2219 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1921 City National Bank Building offers impressive exhibits detailing Galveston's rich history. One of the main features is a lighthouse collection, which includes lenses and other artifacts from an array of coastal structures that have guided ships along the...
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Address: 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
Moody Gardens offer a variety of activities, including two state-of-the-art theaters, a vast aquarium, several playgrounds and pools, and an expansive botanical garden. Visitors should make time to visit the 13-story Rainforest Pyramid, which boasts an impressive display of flora and fauna from places like Africa and...
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Address: 1923 Boddeker Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
East Beach, officially known as R.A. Apffel East Beach Park, is the largest beach in Texas. Not wanting to refute the assertion that "Texans do it bigger," the beach offers a large selection of activities. Events like bikini contests and concerts are regular attractions, and beachgoers can also enjoy volleyball,...
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Address: 2328 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77550-4642
James Moreau Brown, one of Texas's wealthiest businessmen before the Civil War, built this luxurious antebellum mansion in 1859. Visitors can experience what it was like to live in the old south prior to the war with antiques and authentic décor of the age. Visitors will also learn about the house's historic...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Galveston Attractions & Activities
Address: 14901 Farm Market Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
This 2,000-acre state park provides all the necessary elements that attract outdoor lovers. The campsites are complete with electricity and water hookups, and the barbecue pits and picnic tables provide a little luxury for the family. When everyone is ready to go exploring, they can choose from hiking or biking...
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Address: 2309 Mechanic St, Galveston, TX 77550
Celebrating Mardi Gras has been a Galveston tradition since 1867, and the Mardi Gras Museum offers something for bead-hurlers, young and old. The museum displays an eclectic array of costumes and memorabilia dating back to 19th-century festivals. In 1986, several prominent architects from around the world helped...
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Address: 1605 33rd St, Galveston, TX 77550
With its Greek Revival architecture, The Menard Home (1838) has been restored to its original beauty and charm as one of the oldest historic homes in Galveston. In fact, the founders of Galveston and Houston once owned the house. Today, tourists visit the home to explore its array of mid-19th century antiques and take...
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Address: 2618 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 775500
The Moody mansion was once inhabited by one of Texas's most influential and affluent families, headed by W.L. Moody, Jr. The family's prominent ties reached into cotton, banking, and hotels, and their mansion in Galveston provides an excellent example of how one of Texas's foremost families lived around the turn of...
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Address: 6th St and Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Stewart Beach is perfect for the entire family, thanks to a playground, an outdoor pavilion, a miniature golf course, and an amusement park. The beach also sponsors special events like volleyball tournaments, sandcastle-building competitions, and concerts. One of the most interesting attractions is Amaze 'N Texas, a...
