Galveston, Texas, is a lively coastal city with a rich blend of cultures and histories. With a population of around 53,000, the city boasts a diverse demographic makeup, including strong Hispanic, African American, and Anglo communities. This colorful mix brings a unique flavor to the local food, art, and festivals, making Galveston feel both deeply Texan and proudly individualistic.

Tourism is the beating heart of Galveston’s economy. Visitors flock year-round to enjoy the island’s 32 miles of beaches, with Stewart Beach and East Beach among the most popular spots for families and partygoers alike. Historic architecture also draws crowds, especially the lavish Victorian-era homes found in the East End Historic District. Moody Mansion and Bishop’s Palace stand as iconic reminders of the island’s golden age.

Families love exploring Moody Gardens, an educational entertainment complex featuring massive glass pyramids housing everything from rainforests to aquariums. Adventure seekers often head to Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, where slides, lazy rivers, and heated pools make it a year-round favorite. Meanwhile, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier offers old-school amusement rides and cotton candy vibes right over the Gulf of Mexico.

An ideal resort location, Galveston offers miles and miles of beaches, great lodging, wonderful seafood restaurants, shopping, and a semi-tropical climate. Located only 50 miles southeast of Houston, Galveston is an easy getEvents like Mardi Gras! Galveston and Dickens on The Strand keep the island buzzing with excitement throughout the year. Whether you’re in the mood for a beach day, a historical deep dive, or a festival that feels straight out of another century, Galveston delivers it all with an easygoing charm that’s hard to resist.

Things to do in Galveston:

• Miles of beach offer perfect swimming and sunbathing
• Take a boating tour or cruise
• Nature watching and photography
• Fishing from the piers, the beach or a fishing charter boat
• Shopping at the local tourist stores
• Dining at the seafood restaurants
• Touring the area on a rented bike  
• Strolling along the beach and out on the piers
• Visit historic homes and museums
• Take a carriage ride through Galveston
• Annual FeatherFest in April each year

Tourist Attractions in the Area:

• Bolivar Peninsula - Crystal Beach, Gilchrist, High Island and Port Bolivar
• The Strand Historic Shopping District
• Texas Seaport Museum
• Moody Gardens
• Moody Mansion - 31-room mansion built in 1895.
• Galveston Island State Park
• Seawolf Park - The park is home to tourist attractions, including the WWII submarine the USS Cavalla and one of only three destroyer escorts in the world, the USS Stewart. The remains of the tanker S.S. Selma, the largest concrete ship constructed, can be seen northwest of the park's fishing pier.
• Galveston Railroad Museum
• Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
• Galveston Island Beaches
• Ocean Star Offshore Energy Center (Oil Drilling Rig and Museum)
• The Grand 1894 Opera House
• Lone Star Flight Museum
• Schlitterbahn Waterpark

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