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Among out-of-state visitors, Galveston Island is the number one attraction in Texas. And why wouldn’t it be? With 32 miles of newly replenished beaches, world class attractions and a variety of restaurants and lodging, the 5 million visitors who flock to the Island each year know Galveston has a lot to offer.
Come enjoy a historic performance that The Grand, escape in the oasis of Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn or just take in the laidback lifestyle of a seaside beach city.
Contact our Visitors Information Center today experience all that Galveston Island has to offer. Visit www.galveston.com to plan a Galveston getaway.
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Galveston Island is the number one attraction in Texas for out of state visitors. And why wouldn’t it be? With 32 miles of beaches, world class attractions and a variety of restaurant and lodging, the 5 million visitors who flock to the Island each year know Galveston has a lot to offer.
Galveston’s relaxed island atmosphere is only 40 minutes from Houston Hobby Airport, so adding a getaway to your trip is easy.
Experience a flight in an authentic World War II aircraft at the Lone Star Flight Museum, or slip into some water park fun, at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island. Travel the world’s oceans; mingle with tropical plants; or unravel the mysteries of science, at Moody Gardens. And step back in time at one of Galveston’s many historic attractions.
For more information on Galveston Island visit www.galveston.com.
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The siren song of breaking waves draws visitors to Galveston’s beaches generation after generation. With warm breezes and year-round temperate seas, visitor’s to Galveston Island can choose to bask in the sun on the Island’s 32 miles of beaches, enjoy the rich history, and explore a variety of attractions, only 50 minutes from Houston.
Galveston’s attractions range from historic and intriguing to modern and adventurous. This spring, visitors should not miss some of Galveston’s highlights.
The Broadway Beauties such as, 1892 Bishop’s Palace with its impressive architecture and Moody Mansion, built in 1895, portraying the early 20th century family life among Galveston’s elite, are must sees.
The Grand 1894 Opera House, ranked among the nation’s finest historical theaters, has various scheduled performances throughout the spring.
The Galveston Historical Foundation offers a look into Galveston history. The Texas Seaport Museum & 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA features the history of the Port of Galveston. The Great Storm documentary details the 1900 hurricane which killed 6,000 people and set the tone for Galveston’s resiliency.
Visit a real drilling rig up close at the OCEAN STAR Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum. This museum gives you an inside look at a retired jack-up rig with exhibits, interactive displays, and videos explaining how oil and gas are claimed from under the sea.
Among Galveston’s top attractions, the Lone Star Flight Museum houses a fine collection of restored aircraft. Now offering rides on historic war planes including the B-17, B-25 and PT-17 Stearman, this is an experience not to miss.
The coolest way to have fun is to slide into Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark. The park offers dozens of attractions featuring enclosed tube slides, the Torrent Tidal Wave River, speed slides, water playgrounds and tropical beaches.
Galveston’s famed Moody Gardens features an aquarium pyramid, discovery pyramid, a 3-D IMAX theater, a tropical rainforest pyramid, a 4D special FX theater and an IMAX Ridefilm. This spring in addition to its signature attractions, Moody Gardens will premiere Happy Feet 4D. Plus, the Discovery Pyramid is currently hosting Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America through Galveston Island. This exhibit features Galveston Island as one of the primary immigration ports in the 19th Century.
A great way to see all the sites of Galveston Island is to embark on a sightseeing tour. Whether by land or sea, Galveston offers plenty of tours to learn all of the rich history of the area. Dolphin watch on a Harbor Tour, stroll the East End Historic District on a self guided tour, or join a guided tour with Galveston Duck Tours or the Treasure Isle Tour Train.
Antique lovers, art aficionados and shoppers of all kinds will discover beautiful and interesting objects on display in many new boutiques and stores to the Historic Downtown Strand Seaport District.
For more information on Galveston Island, please contact the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, toll-free at 1-888-GAL-ISLE (425-4753), stop by the Galveston Visitors Center located 2328 Broadway inside at Ashton Villa, or visit our website at www.galveston.com.
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