My wife and I are going in a few weeks, and neither of us have ever been there.
2006-09-01 14:42:30 · 16 answers · asked by D-Train 3 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Houston
The only thing to do is go to the beach. Really I've been and shopping.
2006-09-01 14:48:10 · answer #1 · answered by butterfly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is the Strand, the old downtown Galveston. Restored by George Mitchell. Many shops and clubs,
If you like to dance, the Holiday Inn on the Seawall has live bands on Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights 9:00 to Midnight. Good music, some rock.
If you like ballroom dancing to oldies, San Luis Resort on the Seawall. Great pianist and vocalist, Tuesday thru Saturday nights, 7:30 to midnight. Great Steakhouse, pricey.
Many seafood restaurants on the Seawall, but try some on Harborside. Watch ships come in.
Great Seafood at the "Captains Table", West end short distance after the Seawall ends.
Always beaches.
2006-09-01 21:59:57 · answer #2 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We've been there.
There's a lot of rich history there. We wish we'd spent more time touring the town than we did.
If you're used to a beach with brown water, thousands of itty-bitty jellyfish, and hard, dirty sand that you can't make a castle out of or sink you feet into, go to the beach.
Sorry locals, but we're used to the white sands and clear water of Destin. I really mean NO offense.
We had a great time at a nice little public park just off the water.
All in all we had a good time there.
Delicious shrimp! If you can, get some off a shrimping dock and bring 'em home! Great steaks too, for that matter.
2006-09-05 18:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best place to go is Moody Gardens...you will see it as soon as you drive in. It's the 3 pyramid shaped buildings to your right. It is a botanical gardens that has beautiful outdoor gardens and landscaping. 1 is a rainforest pyramid..it is soo neat, Its all glass and inside they have a totally self sustaining rainforest where the animals roam freely. Birds will walk right up to you and you can see fish and even a crocodile in the rivers. The 2nd pyramid is an aquarium that is huge and very impressive. They have sharks, sea turtles, sea lions, manta rays and penguins. There is also an I-Max 3-D theatre that is really neat. They also have a paddle wheel boat cruise you can take around the bay which is nice and relaxing and a beach that is open in the summer. You can spend the whole day there. You guys will love it. My boyfriend and I were there in December and fell in love with the place. Visit their website moodygardens.com to check it out. If you go out to eat and want some good seafood we went to FishTails which is on the drive by the seawall...it was really good.
2006-09-01 21:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by Country Girl for Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well for a start there is Moody Gardens, then there is The Strand in the historic district. It has everything. Also there are tours through historic old homes. Plus there are a lot of museums. And don't forget the restaurants. Gaido's is good. Also Landry's and Mario's.It is a wonderful place. Get a good guide book and enjoy!!!!
2006-09-03 00:17:24 · answer #5 · answered by peggy b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was just there. Some good restaraunts, was kinda muggy. The water is warm.
There is the Historical district, Schlitterbahn, The Space center (Houston) is not very far off. Its not too big, like 26 miles long.
Oh ya Moody Gardens
2006-09-02 01:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The beach right now is beautiful. Mainly there's a beach and lots of places to go shopping. If you don't have a kiddos with you there is so nice clubs. Have a great time !
2006-09-01 23:01:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the ships come and go. Great dining in the restaurants.
Also visit the sea acquariam.
2006-09-03 14:05:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk the beach ..or see if you can ride a horse on the beach..have dinner at one the neatest resturants.. and just have a quiet evening watching the beauty and most spectacular show around that Texas sunset..
2006-09-03 01:32:22 · answer #9 · answered by ck1_content 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drive to Houston, eat at Phat Ky chinese restaurant. It is wonderful and very affordable. Try the salted fish paste fried rice.
2006-09-04 16:55:20 · answer #10 · answered by Thin Ice 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋