- TripBuzz found 66 things to do with kids in or near Galveston, Texas, including 31 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kemah, League City, Texas City and Clear Lake.
- From S-n-G Horseback Riding to BayWatch Dolphin Tours, the Galveston area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: Piers & Boardwalks, Specialty Museums, Beaches and National & State Parks.
- A coastal city located in Texas, Galveston is centered around their tourism, financial and health care industries. Home to six historic districts, the city presents one of the largest collection of early 19th century structures available to visit in the US today. The city also offers an array of parks, botanical gardens and water excursions.
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Navigate the waters for two hours aboard a buoyant paddleboard
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S-n-G Horseback Riding has beach and bay rides on horseback, by volunteer guides, at any time of day, including sunrise and moonlight. They also offer horseback tag for experienced riders.
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Established in 2005, BayWatch Dolphin Tours is a unique tour experience that offers guests the opportunity to get up close and observe dolphins in their natural habitat. Tours are led by experienced guides who are very knowledgeable about dolphins.
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2026 Lockheed Street, Galveston, TX 77554
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark offers several water slides that users can enjoy during the summer, and when the weather turns cold, guests can play in the indoor heated waterpark. The facility also includes a zipline.
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A miniature golf destination with a front course that provides ocean views, Magic Carpet Golf also offers a back course, and batting cages providing diversion for all ages.
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Galveston Island Duck Tours provides a narrated water tour of Seawall Blvd. Once back on land, guides show patrons 1900's mansions and the historic downtown Strand shopping district. Tours also pass through the 'Silk Stockings' historical homes district.
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Stewart Beach offers an outdoor pavilion and a community room that can be rented for special occasions. The beach also offers umbrella and chair rentals, along with volleyball courts, a snack bar, restrooms, showers, and a souvenir shop.
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Known as the largest beach in Texas, Galveston's East Beach, is the place for waterfront fun, frolic and entertainment. The large expanse of beach features frequent special events, concerts, swimming and sunning for kids of all ages.
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Moody Gardens is an amusement park that is open 365 days of the year and includes an aquarium pyramid, a rainforest pyramid, and a 4D special FX theater. The park also offers opportunities for paddle boating.
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To visit a privately-owned beach where you can enjoy the sun, sand, and water without the crowds, Porretto Beach, is your ideal choice. Featuring a large sandy beach area, clean amenities, chair and umbrella rentals, visit today.
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At Galveston - Port Bolivar Ferry, more than 8 million passengers travel annually across the Corpus Christi Channel. With the ability to carry up to 20 passenger vehicles, the ferry is an easy and convenient way to travel.