- 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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Tour, scavenger hunt, and game includes a treat along the way, entrance to two museums, and appetizers and beverages at the finish line
1.8 Miles
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.
4.3 Miles
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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With Texas Seaport Museum, visitors can walk on the deck and explore the interior of a three-masted, 1877 tall ship. The museum also has exhibits with displays filled with artifacts and remnants from maritime history.
4.8 Miles
Open 24 hours on weekend nearly as long during the week, the Galveston Fishing Pier offers fishing opportunities as well as a restaurant, bar, and a gift shop on the premises.
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20th St & Harborside Dr, Ste 1, 19th Street, Galveston, TX 77550
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Ocean Star Museum features three floors of models and interactive displays relating the science of offshore oil and gas including seismic technology, exploration and production. Exhibits include scale models of production platforms, drill bits and remotely-operated vehicles.
3.7 Miles
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.
1.3 Miles
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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Moody Gardens is an educational tourist site that teaches guests about nature in its pyramid-like structures. Additionally, the site also includes a hotel and a golf course for guests who are looking to stay and play at the site.
8.7 Miles
Journey through the past at the Texas City Museum. First opened in 1994, the museum also houses the Galveston County Model Railroad Club Exhibit, a popular attraction. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, and the train exhibit is open Saturdays only.
9.6 Miles
Monitored by life guards, Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center offers visitors a water park with a lazy river, fountains, water slides, and more. The largest water slide is multiple stories high with several twists and turns on the way down.