Michaelle's Guidebook
Night life
Stuttgarden Tavern
111 23rd StThe Sound Bar
2411 Mechanic Stkaraoke. A bit of a drive
Spoony & Billy's Daiquiris to Go
16708 Termini-San Luis Pass RoadGalvestonite Bistro
16708 Termini-San Luis Pass RoadGalvestonite Bistro
16708 Termini-San Luis Pass RoadWoody's Bar
11149 Termini-San Luis Pass RdJamaica Village
Termini-San Luis Pass RoadNice local bar in Jamaica beach which is approximately 6 miles from the beach house.
Food Scene
Short walk to the West end Marina/restaurant. Live entertainment on weekends.
110 locals recommend
The West End Marina and Restaurants
21706 Burnet DrShort walk to the West end Marina/restaurant. Live entertainment on weekends.
Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdThis restaurant is located on the East end of the island along the Seawall.
105 locals recommend
Rainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall BlvdThis restaurant is located on the East end of the island along the Seawall.
Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway Stlocated on seawall.
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardSan Luis Steakhouse
5222 Seawall BlvdBuck's West
16510 Termini-San Luis Pass RdJe Mocha Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
16708 Termini-San Luis Pass RdBeach life
Sea Isle Beach
21906 Kennedy DrClosest family friendly neighborhood beach -The sea Isle beach
Crystal Beach
located on the east end of the island.
Stewart Beach
401 Seawall Blvdlocated on the east end
Just drive on to the packed sand, back up your vehicle to the water and have everything you need without hauling bags and chairs and coolers. This is a short drive from the beach house (6 miles going east).
Jamaica Beach
Just drive on to the packed sand, back up your vehicle to the water and have everything you need without hauling bags and chairs and coolers. This is a short drive from the beach house (6 miles going east).
Sightseeing
Galveston Water Adventures
2100 Harborside DriveGalveston Suntime Jet Boat Thrill Ride
The Bryan Museum
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50 Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Galveston, Texas
June 14, 2022

With a fascinating history and home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Texas, the island of Galveston, situated right on the Gulf of Mexico, is an excellent destination throughout the entire year.
Once among the wealthiest cities in the US, there’s still a remarkable Victorian-era heritage, from superb mansions such as the Bishop’s Palace to the architecture at Strand Historic District – with the iconic Grand 1894 Opera House, famous for surviving multiple storms since it was built.
Galveston prides itself on its traditions and culture, and rightly so, whether it is in the fresh local fish and shrimp at any of the city’s famous seafood restaurants; the incredible wildlife preserves, perfect for birdwatching; or even local ghost stories that persevere year after year.
There are so many amazing things to do in Galveston we can hardly wait to get started.
Are you ready? Let’s dive in!
1 – Ride the rollercoasters at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Rides, food, you’ll find it all at the Pleasure Pier amusement park in Galveston.
Soar over the Gulf of Mexico in theme park staples like the Texas Flyer and Iron Shark Rollercoaster.
Immerse yourself in a 5D theater ride experience that will have you sailing the seven seas on a pirate ship or swimming alongside a prehistoric megalodon shark.
Pleasure Pier tickets
2 – Go dolphin watching on Galveston Bay

Dolphins are regularly spotted in Galveston Bay, and a dolphin watching tour is one of the cheapest and easiest things to do in Galveston.
Tours are seasonal and don’t take place during the winter, but once the weather turns warm, get ready to hit the water and spot dolphins, shipwrecks, beautiful birds, and other open water surprises.
dolphin watching in Galveston
3 – Ride in an old train car at Galveston Railroad Museum

If trains are your thing, you’ll want to pay a visit to the Galveston Railroad Museum.
Their exhibits include over 40 train cars from throughout history, including passenger cars, locomotives, and freight cars.
They own and operate 4 acres of the rail yard and use it to offer regular train rides.
If you so choose, you can even spend a night in luxury on their 50s era Bonnie Brook passenger car, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.
Once you’re done with the trains, head over to the Peoples Gallery, a collection of 31 plaster statues depicting life in the 1930s.
Each statue tells a piece of Galveston history and the part railroading played in it.
4 – Cool off and splash around at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston

Nothing beats the summer heat quite like the rides at a waterpark.
Galveston’s Schlitterbahn Waterpark has over 31 rides including relaxing rivers and cascading water slides (some of which definitely aren’t for the faint of heart).
Like any good theme park, it also features restaurants and souvenir shops galore, so there’s always something to do.
5 – Learn everything about the history of Texas at The Bryan Museum
credit to The Bryan Museum
Among the more than 70,000 unique pieces of Texana at The Bryan Museum, you’ll find a Moore’s Patent Front Loading Revolver and a Sharps Patent Four-Barrel Derringer.
These two classic firearms were the first items acquired by the collector and museum founder J.P. Bryan.
Along with native artifacts, rare documents in numerous languages, and of course, many more guns, you’ll get a one-of-a-kind look into the ways of the old west at The Bryan Museum.
6 – Try and spot a ghost on an old city cemetery and ghost walking tour

Beneath the dirt of Broadway Cemetary in Galveston lies a gruesome collection of bodies, some stacked two or three two a single grave.
Among these decaying corpses are the hapless remains of four young children and their mother – who murdered them.
The true tale of “the demented mother” is just one of many bone-chilling stories you’ll learn about when you embark on a tour of the most haunted spots in Galveston, a city full of restless spirits.
ghost tours in Galveston
7 – Spend the day exploring Moody Gardens, or stay the night!

Moody Gardens is an ever-expanding educational and leisure facility that includes pretty much anything you can imagine.
To give you an idea of its sheer scope, aside from its hotels and spas and other relaxation treatment centers, there are three full-sized pyramids. They’re very hard to miss.
Inside the Rainforest Pyramid, you’ll find more than 1,700 exotic plants and animals from rainforests all over the world.
The Aquarium Pyramid contains 1.5 million gallons of jellyfish, penguins, seals, sharks, and other ocean critters.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
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50 Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Galveston, Texas
June 14, 2022

With a fascinating history and home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Texas, the island of Galveston, situated right on the Gulf of Mexico, is an excellent destination throughout the entire year.
Once among the wealthiest cities in the US, there’s still a remarkable Victorian-era heritage, from superb mansions such as the Bishop’s Palace to the architecture at Strand Historic District – with the iconic Grand 1894 Opera House, famous for surviving multiple storms since it was built.
Galveston prides itself on its traditions and culture, and rightly so, whether it is in the fresh local fish and shrimp at any of the city’s famous seafood restaurants; the incredible wildlife preserves, perfect for birdwatching; or even local ghost stories that persevere year after year.
There are so many amazing things to do in Galveston we can hardly wait to get started.
Are you ready? Let’s dive in!
1 – Ride the rollercoasters at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Rides, food, you’ll find it all at the Pleasure Pier amusement park in Galveston.
Soar over the Gulf of Mexico in theme park staples like the Texas Flyer and Iron Shark Rollercoaster.
Immerse yourself in a 5D theater ride experience that will have you sailing the seven seas on a pirate ship or swimming alongside a prehistoric megalodon shark.
Pleasure Pier tickets
2 – Go dolphin watching on Galveston Bay

Dolphins are regularly spotted in Galveston Bay, and a dolphin watching tour is one of the cheapest and easiest things to do in Galveston.
Tours are seasonal and don’t take place during the winter, but once the weather turns warm, get ready to hit the water and spot dolphins, shipwrecks, beautiful birds, and other open water surprises.
dolphin watching in Galveston
3 – Ride in an old train car at Galveston Railroad Museum

If trains are your thing, you’ll want to pay a visit to the Galveston Railroad Museum.
Their exhibits include over 40 train cars from throughout history, including passenger cars, locomotives, and freight cars.
They own and operate 4 acres of the rail yard and use it to offer regular train rides.
If you so choose, you can even spend a night in luxury on their 50s era Bonnie Brook passenger car, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.
Once you’re done with the trains, head over to the Peoples Gallery, a collection of 31 plaster statues depicting life in the 1930s.
Each statue tells a piece of Galveston history and the part railroading played in it.
4 – Cool off and splash around at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston

Nothing beats the summer heat quite like the rides at a waterpark.
Galveston’s Schlitterbahn Waterpark has over 31 rides including relaxing rivers and cascading water slides (some of which definitely aren’t for the faint of heart).
Like any good theme park, it also features restaurants and souvenir shops galore, so there’s always something to do.
5 – Learn everything about the history of Texas at The Bryan Museum
credit to The Bryan Museum
Among the more than 70,000 unique pieces of Texana at The Bryan Museum, you’ll find a Moore’s Patent Front Loading Revolver and a Sharps Patent Four-Barrel Derringer.
These two classic firearms were the first items acquired by the collector and museum founder J.P. Bryan.
Along with native artifacts, rare documents in numerous languages, and of course, many more guns, you’ll get a one-of-a-kind look into the ways of the old west at The Bryan Museum.
6 – Try and spot a ghost on an old city cemetery and ghost walking tour

Beneath the dirt of Broadway Cemetary in Galveston lies a gruesome collection of bodies, some stacked two or three two a single grave.
Among these decaying corpses are the hapless remains of four young children and their mother – who murdered them.
The true tale of “the demented mother” is just one of many bone-chilling stories you’ll learn about when you embark on a tour of the most haunted spots in Galveston, a city full of restless spirits.
ghost tours in Galveston
7 – Spend the day exploring Moody Gardens, or stay the night!

Moody Gardens is an ever-expanding educational and leisure facility that includes pretty much anything you can imagine.
To give you an idea of its sheer scope, aside from its hotels and spas and other relaxation treatment centers, there are three full-sized pyramids. They’re very hard to miss.
Inside the Rainforest Pyramid, you’ll find more than 1,700 exotic plants and animals from rainforests all over the world.
The Aquarium Pyramid contains 1.5 million gallons of jellyfish, penguins, seals, sharks, and other ocean critters.
Seawall Boulevard
Seawall Boulevardscenic view or Galveston beaches, bars and restaurants
The Galveston Children's Museum
2618 Broadway Avenue JGalveston Naval Museum
100 Seawolf Park BlvdAdventures
Sandy Feet's Sandcastle Lessons
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdSaengerfest Park
2302 Strand StPlay a game of life-sized chess at Saengerfest Park
Galveston Helicopters
521 Seawall BlvdHelicopter adventures
Galveston Go Kart & Fun Center
9402 Seawall BlvdMagic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdGalveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart Rd