Galveston Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Galveston County, Texas, United States; port and coastal city
About Galveston
Galveston is a beach resort town in the Houston area. Every summer and spring break, Houstonians crowd the beaches of Galveston as well as tourists from all over the United States (notably the South). Other than beaches, Galveston also has many attractions such as a pleasure pier, the Schlitterbahn water park, and Moody Gardens (a resort complex). Galveston is home to East Beach which is known for being a "party beach". Many famous artists perform occasionally and special events take place. People looking for a good time crowd East Beach. Galveston also has many nightclubs. For people looking for family fun in the sun, Stewart Beach is the premier family beach in the Houston area. Volleyball tournaments and sandcastle competitions take place on Stewart Beach. Apart from sunbathing and club
Top Attractions in Galveston
Explore the best things to see and do in Galveston:
- ★African-American Museum
- ★Bishop's Palace
- ★Bolivar Ferry
- ★Cruise line travel
- ★Elissa Barque Sailing Ship
- ★Fort Travis Seashore Park
- ★Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
- ★Galveston Island State Park
Where to Eat in Galveston
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Fisherman's Wharf
- 🍴Fishtales
- 🍴Gaido's Seafood Restaurant
- 🍴KritiKos Olympia Grill
- 🍴La Estacion
- 🍴Mosquito Cafe
Where to Stay in Galveston
- 🏨3 Beach Houses
- 🏨Avenue O Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Best Western
- 🏨Best Western Plus Galveston Suites
- 🏨Best Western Plus Seawall Inn & Suites By The Beach
- 🏨By the Sea Condos
Galveston Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: