Built in the Victorian Italianate style in 1859, this home opened to the public in 1974.

This elegant late 19th-century mansion of red brick, limestone and terra cotta tile, houses a collection of decorative arts, silver and furnishings associated with the Moodys, one of the city's most prominent families.

The Galveston location is the third in the Schlitterbahn chain (#4 is under construction in Kansas City).  It was built in the developing tourist zone on Galveston Island next door to Moody Gardens on

The Historic Strand District is so close that the cruise terminal really adds value before or after your cruise. There are plenty of shops and great places to eat that are all in historic buildings...

This museum details the history of Galveston Island and features a newly restored ship that was originally built in 1877.

Historic park offering camping, hiking, bird watching, biking and swimming.

Walk along this eight-mile seawall built to protect Galveston from the raging winds and waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Housed in a large aircraft hangar, this world-class aviation museum features restored aircraft and historic photographs.

The biggest in the Lone Star state, this popular beach features outdoor concerts, special events and other activities for people of all ages. And unlike most public beaches, East Beach allows the consumption of alcohol.

The tropical rain forest inside a huge glass pyramid, complete with waterfalls, cliffs, butterflies, birds, fish and, the latest acquisition, bats, is the highlight of this immense educational center which has two other pyramids, a pool, beach, spa and hotel.

The oldest newspaper in Texas was founded in this scenic building back in the late 1800s.