Places to go in Galveston

Nightlife

B. Jiggers Lounge

5002 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551, USA

Arts & Culture

Bishop’s Palace

Huge, circa-1892 Victorian mansion with stained-glass windows, ornate wood carvings & public tours.

1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Food & Drink

BLVD Seafood

Bright, modern establishment offering New American seafood creations, plus a full bar.

2804 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Nightlife

Brick House Tavern + Tap

Modern sports-pub chain boasting recliners plus high-concept bar food & a huge selection of beer.

3502A Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Arts & Culture

Discovery Pyramid

Pyramid-shaped museum at Moody Gardens featuring interactive art, science & nature exhibits.

1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554, USA

Food & Drink

Doc Holliday's Roadhouse

6010 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551, USA

Outdoors

East Beach (R.A. Apffel)

Expansive spot for sunning & swimming also hosts live bands & an annual sand castle competition.

1929 Boddeker Rd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Outdoors

East End Lagoon Nature Preserve

Boddeker Rd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Food & Drink

Fish Tales

Cheery seaside hangout with balcony seating offering casual American seafood & tropical cocktails.

2502 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Food & Drink

Fisherman's Wharf

Casual eatery serving local seafood, grilled meats & signature cocktails with waterfront views.

2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Nightlife

Float Pool & Patio Bar

Waterfront party spot with swim-up bar, plus DJs, live music & events such as karaoke.

2828 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Arts & Culture

Fort San Jacinto Historic Point

Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Outdoors

Fort Travis Park

Bunkers remains at this historic fort site, now used for picnicking & play, with cold-water showers.

900 TX-87, Port Bolivar, TX 77650, USA

Food & Drink

Freckleberry Tea & Coffee

2724 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Food & Drink

Gaido's

This elegant seafood restaurant, opened in 1911, offers Gulf views and has a nautical theme.

3828 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Food & Drink

Galveston Bagel Company

1110 23rd St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Arts & Culture

Galveston Children's Museum

Interactive themed rooms are the focus at this kids' museum, which also offers camps & events.

2618 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Family

Galveston Go Karts & Fun Center

This amusement center has a curved track for go-karts as well as an indoor arcade with video games.

9402 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554, USA

Arts & Culture

Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

Visitors can explore an 1877 ship & an adjacent museum with exhibits on sea commerce & immigration.

Pier 22 Suite, 8, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Family

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Old-fashioned waterfront amusement area with rides for all ages, games of skill & boardwalk eats.

2501 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Arts & Culture

Galveston Naval Museum

This educational center allows visitors to tour a WWII submarine & a WWII destroyer.

100 Seawolf Park Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554, USA

Arts & Culture

Galveston Railroad Museum

Historic locomotives & indoor displays of artifacts, plus model trains & Saturday train rides.

2602 Santa Fe Pl, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Arts & Culture

Galveston Seawall

Listed 10-mile-long gulf coast sea wall built in 1902 with a sidewalk, street art & beach views.

1402 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Wellness

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Upscale 1911 hotel set opposite a beach, plus posh dining, a spa & a saltwater pool with a bar.

2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA