Galveston is a fun Texas beach getaway with history, theme parks and great seafood. These are the best things to do in Galveston with family, from Moody Gardens and the Pleasure Pier to the Strand and the beaches. #galveston #texasbeaches #familytrav...
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Aquarium, rainforest and discovery pyramids plus a waterpark. Buy a day pass for the best value.
Moody Gardens Attractions Theme Park
Rides and games over the water. Go at night when the pier lights up.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Waterpark with indoor and outdoor areas, so it works in cooler weather too. Plan a full day.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston
Victorian buildings, shops and old-fashioned candy stores. Fun for an afternoon stroll and ice cream.
Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership
Beach and bay side camping, fishing and trails. Quieter than town beaches, with great birding.
Galveston Island State Park
Family-friendly beach with lifeguards, restrooms and chair rentals. Easy for families with little ones.
Stewart Beach
Big, open beach on the east end of the island with room to spread out. Check the rules on parking fees.
East Beach
Tour the 1877 tall ship Elissa and learn about Galveston's port history. Kids love climbing aboard.
Texas Seaport Museum
Gorgeous historic mansion tours with amazing woodwork. A nice cool indoor break on hot days.
Bishop’s Palace
Peek into Galveston's Gilded Age with tours of this grand family home.
Moody Mansion.
Walk through a real retired offshore rig and learn how oil and gas drilling works. Interesting for all ages.
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
Train cars kids can climb aboard, plus model train displays. Great for little train lovers.
Galveston Railroad Museum
Bike or surrey ride along the famous seawall. Rentals are easy to find, and sunset rides are the best.
Seawall Blvd
Classic Galveston seafood since 1911, right on the seawall. Try the gulf shrimp and save room for dessert.
Gaido's
Beach shop on stilts over the Gulf for souvenirs, beach toys and gifts. A Galveston tradition.
