What to do in Galveston?

[Jamk9398]

We are cruising on the Navigator of the Seas out of Galveston in July for my parents 50th anniversary. There will be 10 of us ranging from 16 to 71. Our flight leaves out of Houston Hobby the day we disembark in the evening after 7. I am a little overwhelmed on what to do after we get off the ship and everyone seems to be turning to me for a suggestion. We will have all day and will have all of our luggage. I haven't booked any transportation yet. Any suggestions on what to do for entertainment and what to do with our luggage? Thanks for any help:)!

[TruckerDave]

This has been asked and answered many times. Take some time a read the various Galveston threads and I'm positive all your questions have been answered.

[Stevesan]

We are cruising on the Navigator of the Seas out of Galveston in July for my parents 50th anniversary. There will be 10 of us ranging from 16 to 71. Our flight leaves out of Houston Hobby the day we disembark in the evening after 7. I am a little overwhelmed on what to do after we get off the ship and everyone seems to be turning to me for a suggestion. We will have all day and will have all of our luggage. I haven't booked any transportation yet. Any suggestions on what to do for entertainment and what to do with our luggage? Thanks for any help:)!

 

Sorry I can't help you with the luggage, but someone on this board should have an suggestion. Maybe you can rent a couple cars and turn them in at Hobby?

Galveston offers numerous activities. Moody Gardens should have enough diversity to satisfy the people in your group.

The Pleasure Pier is "Coney Island" style, but on a much smaller scale.

 

http://www.galveston.com/whattodo/

 

http://www.galveston.com/moodygardens/

 

http://www.galveston.com/pleasurepier/

 

P.S The security lines at Hobby can get loooong. What ever you do, be sure to allow for that.

Edited June 2, 2014 by Stevesan

[ssb]

Clearlake/Kemah

 

Space Center Houston http://spacecenter.org/

 

Kemah Boardwalk http://www.kemahboardwalk.com/

 

Galveston Island

 

 

www.galvestonhistory.org---------Galveston Historical Foundation !!!!!!

www.moodygardens.com ------ just look at site !!!!!!

www.thegrand.com – 1894 Grand Opera House !!!!!!

http://www.pleasurepier.com - PLEASURE PIER

http://thestrand.com/tour.php - Picture Tour of The Strand

http://www.galvestonislandtours.com

 

See videos courtesy of

from galveston.com and Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau

 

 

galveston.com/videooverview/

galveston.com/videoannualevents/

galveston.com/videocomingupontheisland/

galveston.com/videofunindoorsandout/

galveston.com/videoitsislandtime/

 

 

Beaches 32 miles (Seawall Blvd)

Galveston town proper - 2 miles wide by 80 blocks long

Old Town Galveston - Strand To Post Office Street

La Kings Confectionary and Factory (The Strand, downtown)

Bakeries and Coffee Shops

Festivals

Wineries

Restaurants overlooking gulf and on port

Two first class convention centers

Many live theater venues

Many live music venues

Free concert nights - old town Galveston *- on strand

Free film nights -old town Galveston *- on strand

Free band nights-“family/kids” -summer outdoor Tuesdays 24th & Sealy

1894 Grand Opera House(a must see tour, or performances of many types)

Chess park

Artist festivals

Museums

Antique stores and art Galleries

Horse drawn carriage rides

Swimming in Gulf

Fishing in Gulf, Surf, Jetties and Bay

Fine restaurants

Night scene

Galveston Historical Foundation properties*

Many Historical and Victorian homes

Galveston has 2nd largest preservation organization in United States

Wooden Carved Trees Tour (wonderful)

Bishops palace (wonderful)

Moody mansion(wonderful)

Ashton villa (wonderful)

Moody gardens *(lots and lots to do) (massive, fun and family oriented)

Schlitterbahn water park www.schlitterbahn.com/gal

Restored tall ship schooner Elisa www.tsm-elissa.org (wonderful)

1900 Storm, Pirate jean Lafitte, Galveston Immigration documentary films

Pirates Store and program - Old town Strand

Maritime museum- www.tsm-elissa.org

Airplane museum (Lone Star Flight Museum)- www.lsfm.org/

Railroad museum - www.galvestonrrmuseum.com

Oil drilling rig museum - www.oceanstaroec.com

Sea wolf park – WWII submarine and destroyer - www.cavalla.org

Large souvenir shop over gulf water - Murdochs

Walks and shelling on the beach

Cruise ships (RCCL, Carnival, Disney)

Fishing (piers, wadefishing and charters-offshore & inshore))

Golfing

Skateboard park - large

Kayaking trails

Surfing and children surf camps

Kite flying on beach

Marine life and children marine care educational camps at Moody Gardens

Marine life and children marine camps at Texas AM University - Sea Camp Programs

Various Running events with major Triathlon event

Sand castle building event

Shopping shopping shopping

Dolphin watching and port water tours

NOAA Turtle rescue farm behind San Luis Resort

Carved damaged trees tour from storm

Free ferry ride and a short cruise to Bolivar

Duck tour (amphibious boat)

Galveston.com/ interact and discover/cams

 

Many other major weekly events and festivals not mentioned

as example :

Spring Break Events (March)

Confederate Reenactments

Sanctioned and Fun Runs(some large)

Triathlon Events

Art Walk (every 5 or so weeks year around)

Dickens on Strand (Dec) ----LARGE - www.dickensonthestrand.com

Lone Star Motorcycle Rally (Nov) ---LARGE - www.lonestarrally.com

Mardi Gras Galveston (Feb) ----LARGE- www.mardigrasgalveston.com

October Fest

Beer Fests

Wine Events and Fests

Greek Fest

Epicurean Evening of all restaurants

Seafood Fests

Shrimp Fest

June tenth Events

Yega’s Wild Game Cook Off large

County Fair - LARGE

Children’s Fest

Feather Fest - Large

Old Timey Bathing Beauty Fest

Beach Sand Castle Contest

And many many more !!

 

Trauma 1 Emergency Hospital on Island – Univ. Texas Medical Branch/Sealy Hospital

 

 

 

Edited June 2, 2014 by ssb