Galveston, Galveston County, TX
Places to go in Galveston
64 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
Gypsy Joynt
Beads, flags & live music lend a hippie vibe to this family-owned American comfort food mainstay.
6105 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
Food & Drink
Hearsay On The Strand
Updated American eats & craft cocktails are dispensed in a historic space with eclectic decor.
2410 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Sports & Recreation
Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership
502 20th St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Food & Drink
Huli Huli Hut
Festive tiki bar featuring Hawaiian-style eats such as burgers & seafood plus tropical drinks.
504 25th St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Food & Drink
Indies Coffee Bar and Speakeasy
1813 61st St, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
Nightlife
Island Time Beach Bar & Grill
3102 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Food & Drink
Jimmy's on the Pier
Restaurant & bar located on a pier, serving breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including seafood.
9001 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554, USA
Food & Drink
Katie's Seafood House
A locally sourced menu of homestyle seafood dishes is featured at this unfussy waterfront eatery.
2000 Wharf Rd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Food & Drink
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar
Funky fixture for gumbo, New Orleans cooking & beer in brick-lined quarters with quirky murals.
2107 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Food & Drink
Miller's Seawall Grill
No-frills eatery serving giant breakfasts along with lunch & dinner fare with views of the water.
1824 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Food & Drink
MOD Coffeehouse
Cozy coffee shop for lattes & light bites, plus an upstairs nook & patio with weekend music.
2126 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Wellness
Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center
Beachside property with modern rooms, a spa, golf, dining & 3 glass pyramids with tropical exhibits.
7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554, USA
Arts & Culture
Moody Mansion
Guests to this restored 1895 estate featuring the original furnishings are led on an hour-long tour.
2618 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Shopping
Murdochs
Beer, T-shirts, shells & other souvenirs in a local fixture with porch chairs overlooking the gulf.
2215 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Wellness
Nail and Spa of Texas
6228 Broadway St L, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
Food & Drink
Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar
Local seafood is prepared a variety of ways at this lively joint with a pool bar & happy hour.
3802 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Arts & Culture
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
Retired rig offers 3 floors of models & interactive displays, plus education programs & a gift shop.
2002 Wharf Rd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Family
Palm Beach At Moody Gardens Water Park
Water park with several attractions, including a lazy river, aquatic playground & volleyball courts.
8928, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554, USA
Food & Drink
Pariah Coffee
16708 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd Ste F, Jamaica Beach, TX 77554, USA
Outdoors
Paul Hopkins Park
1000 FM517, Dickinson, TX 77539, USA
Food & Drink
Pirate Island Bar And Grill
728 Seawall Blvd Unit A, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Food & Drink
Rainforest Cafe
Rainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.
5310 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
Food & Drink
Red Light Coffee Roasters
2728 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Outdoors
Saengerfest Park
Public square featuring grassy areas, a performance stage, benches & a jumbo chess set.
2302 The Strand #000, Galveston, TX 77550, USA