- Our list of the best things to do in Galveston, Texas, features the top 76 nearby activities — including 27 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Galveston, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sports & Fitness, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 37 things to do within the city of Galveston, TX , followed by 38 popular activities in nearby cities, including Kemah, League City, Texas City, Clear Lake, Houston and Alvin
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Navigate the waters for two hours aboard a buoyant paddleboard
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Visitors to the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA can walk the decks of this three-masted iron-hulled sailing boat with 19 sails. The boat is not a replica, but was actually used to haul cargo.
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Lone Star Flight Museum has rides on World War II aircraft including B-17 Flying Fortress, B-26 Mitchell,RT-17 Stearman, T-6 Texas, and T-41 Muscalero. The company also has air shows, and exhibits.
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567 votes
Harborside Drive & 20th St, Galveston, TX 77550
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Visitors to the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum and Education Center climb onto a retired jackup drilling rig. Once onboard, visitors can see exhibits explain the offshore oil and gas industry.
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Cotton magnate W.L Moody Jr. brought the home in 1900, and lived in the home for 80 years. Visitors can take a tour of the restored home, and the Moody Mansion can also be rented for special events.
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Rod rentals, bait, cold refreshments, food, snacks, and alcoholic beverages are available at 61st St. Fishing Pier which is a family friendly location. There is an observation deck to view the Gulf of Mexico in addition to the extensive pier space for general fishing.
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The Strand is a historic district that offers shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Popular museums in the area include Ocean Star Offshore Energy Center and Museum and Pier 21 Theater.
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367 votes
The Strand at 25th, Galveston, TX
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From model trains to vintage railroad cars, visitors can learn about the history of trains at the exhibits featured at Galveston Island Railroad Museum & Terminal. The museum features a renovated rail road station, steam engines, model sets, and more.
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The Sea Wall was originally built in 1903, and has been extended many times to its current 10 mile length. The wall is 17 feet high and 16 feet thick at its base, and is painted with sea murals by children.
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Located on Pelican Island, Seawolf Park offers a playground, picnic areas, and a fishing pier. Self-guided tours are available on the 2 historic sea vessels the USS Cavalla, a WWII submarine and the USS Stewart, a destroyer escort.
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745 votes
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.