Visiting Galveston, Texas

by Joshua Hinsdale - Citysearch Contributor - 289 Reviews - 77 Lists

Updated: December 07, 2006

Just a short drive from Houston, Galveston Island makes for a quick escape from the hustle of the city. Enjoy exciting attractions, great restaurants, nightlife, shopping and hotels.

On this page:Things to Do, Where to Eat & Drink, Places to Stay, Spas & Shops.

Things to Do

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Stewart Beach Park
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    201 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    At the eastern end of the seawall, there's a popular summertime haven with surf, sand and beachside attractions.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
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    2026 Lockheed Dr, Galveston, TX 77554 (map)

    Galveston Island gets its own indoor/outdoor waterpark for year-round fun in the sun without the jellyfish.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Grand 1894 Opera House
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    2020 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Grand indeed, this lavish Victorian-era theater is Galveston's top cultural venue.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Moody Gardens
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    1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554 (map)

    Popular Galveston attraction offers 3-D Imax screenings and realistic simulations of tropical, oceanic and Martian landscapes.

  5. 5 East Beach
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    1923 Boddecker Dr, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Galveston's party beach for bikini contests, live bands and booze.

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Galveston Island State Park
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    14901 FM 3005 Rd, Galveston, TX 77554 (map)

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Strand Historic District
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    Strand Historic District In Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Second only to the beach, this modern shopping district is Galveston's most popular tourist hotspot.

Where to Eat & Drink

  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mosquito Cafe
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    628 14th St, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  2. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Luigi's Ristorante Italiano
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    2328 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  3. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Palms M&M Restaurant
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    2401 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Galveston Island steakhouse and cigar bar brings relaxed glamour and creative fare to this historic locale.

  4. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Saltwater Grill
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    2017 Post Office Street, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  5. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Yaga's Cafe
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    2314 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  6. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rudy T & Paco Restaurants
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    2020 Post Office St, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  7. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average Chico's Paradise
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    500 Seawall Blvd #220, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Enjoy a lively island getaway, ideal for dining, drinking, dancing and partying.

Places to Stay

  1. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hotel Galvez - A Wyndham Historic Hotel
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    2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  2. 16 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Tremont House - A Wyndham Historic Hotel
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    2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  3. 17 3.5 Star Rating: Average San Luis Resort Spa/Conf Ctr
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    5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 (map)

Spas & Shops

  1. 18 3 Star Rating: Average Mamady Primitive Art Dealer
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    2211 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Art dealer in Galveston Island's historic Strand District specializing in unique primitive art and jewelry from Africa.