what is there to do in galveston, texas?

Question

am going to galveston for spring break and would like to know what there is to do in and around the city. any suggestions?

Answer 1

The city houses many tourist attractions. The attractions include the Galveston Schlitterbahn waterpark, Moody Gardens, the Lone Star Flight Museum, a downtown neighborhood of historic buildings known as "The Strand," many historical museums and mansions, and miles of beach front.
Galveston is also home to several historic ships: the tall ship Elissa at the Texas Seaport Museum and USS Cavalla and USS Stewart, both berthed at Seawolf Park on nearby Pelican Island.
You can go inland and go wander around the Kemah Boardwalk. Yes, there is one here despite other postings. There are also the Seabrook Beach Club which usually will have parties on the weekends.

Answer 2

Not sure when bonorocks was in Galveston last, but there hasn't been tar on Galveston beaches in about two decades, and the "disgusting brown water" is actually Mississippi mud silt. Which because it is such an incredibly fine sand is why the continually have world sandcastle building championship on the Island. Yes the water is brownish close to shore, but swim out a hundred yards and it becomes a rich aqua green. Also, my favorite (although depressing) attraction is the museum of the hurricane of 1900, which has become a little more popular since Katrina hit N.O. Also, not to make light of Katrina's wrath, but the things at the museum will stagger the mind. More than twice as many killed and the entire island was under water. There is also a train museum, flight museum and as many people stated Moody Gardens, which is great! Schlitterbahn is not as big as the one in New Braunfels, but still cool. Fishing is everywhere if it's what you like, both bay and gulf. Walks on the Strand and Seawall are enjoyable, there is nightlife for all ages. Just go into any Hotel lobby and there will be about a hundred different pamphlets detailing every attraction on the island. You will have a blast, just take a few bucks.

Answer 3

If you are worried about the Kappa beach party (where 100000 college frat kids, sorority girls, and wannabes show up in Galveston), it isn't until the weekend of April 20th through 22nd.

I posted a list of sites to visit directly beneath this question, so if you'll hang on a second, I'll copy and paste:

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Of all the times I've been to Galveston, I've NEVER done the Moody Garden's thing. I think I was turned off by the whole eco-rainforest thing. That being said, I have done lots of other things there. Since you're in Galveston, spend a little time at the beach. There are miles of them along the Gulf side of the island! My wife and I enjoy going to the Strand. Most of the buildings are from the 1890s era (and some built right after the 1900 hurricane), with wrought iron balconies/roof work. Lots of neat shops and unique restaurants. For fun, there's a burger place with its own waterfall. The kids will like that, and the seating is outdoor.

Hey, ride the trolley system for a buck. Just a thought.

Seawolf Park and the USS Cavalla (Gato class WWII sub on Pelican Island, neat military history stuff) AND/OR tall ship Elissa (on Pier 21) are worth looking at. Lots to do! Enjoy.

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Answer 4

Moody Gardens is great, There is also Kemah that's not too far from Galveston and it has a Riverwalk and great shops and places. There is a great boat ride you can take in Galveston and there is a brand new water park. You must eat at the RainForest Cafe. It is great. They have the Strand. It's a great shopping area, pluses the beaches. I do not recommed the beaches though.

Answer 5

Last time I looked there was no Riverwalk in Kema - Board walk yes - but no Riverwalk. Seems like everyone missed the Bishop's Palace and the turn of the century archtecture. There is even the two old Customs houses. One dates from the Civil War days and the oldest one from the very early 1800s. NASA and Johnson Space Center are less than one hour away, too. And don't forget to drop a few bucks at the Gulf Greyhound Park -

Answer 6

There's the beach, the Strand, and Moody Gardens to start. Depends on what you want to do, how much time you want to spend there, etc. Lots of college students head there regularly for spring break and other times (there's an annual black fraternity party every April, I think). And Houston is just up the road apiece, if you get bored or the weather is bad.

Answer 7

Well there is a place called moody gardens in galveston, and you can do a lot of stuff there http://www.moodygardens.com or you could swim on the beach, Eat out theres a lot of kool places to eat out check out the rain forest cafe! Or you could shop for clothes, souvenier's (if i spelled that correct) jewlrey ect. ect. or go online look tthings up im sure there a ton of stuff to do!

Answer 8

Go to a website for Galveston online. Too much to tell.

Answer 9

Not that much. Moody Gardens is pretty cool though. I don't recommend frolicking on the tar-covered beaches or looking out on the disgusting brown water seeing all of the oil tankers coming in.

Answer 10

Not a damn thing unless you have $$$ can afford to sat somewhere nice. There's some good restaurants & moody Gardens & that's about it. Sprong Break is VERY dangerous & corwded too. Be careful.