The Strand – 7.1 mi
Historic Downtown Galveston’s main shopping street, The Strand, draws visitors to its diverse collection of boutiques, gift shops, restaurants and attractions housed in majestic iron-front buildings that once made up the “Wall Street of the South.” From the old-fashioned candy shop LaKing’s Confectionary to the Galveston Railroad Museum and Saengerfest Park, which hosts Music and Movie Nites and other special events, the Strand and its surrounding streets serve as Galveston hub for activities and entertainment.
Moody Gardens – 3.3 mi
Moody Gardens invites you to escape into a world of enchantment and exploration. Nestled on the beautiful Galveston Island in Texas, Moody Gardens is not just a premier destination for entertainment, it is a public, non-profit educational destination that aims to utilize in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.
Pleasure Pier – 6.9 mi
Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops.
Schlitterbahn Island Water Park – 3 mi
Cool off and BLAST OFF this summer at our waterpark near Houston on beautiful Galveston Island. From mild to wild, there’s something for everyone at Schlitterbahn Galveston. Rivers connect for a mile of fun through three distinct park sections at Schlitterbahn Galveston. The waterpark is a thrill seekers paradise with high thrill speed slides including Rohr!, MASSIV, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide.
Moody Mansion Museum – 6.8 mi
Restored to its turn of the century splendor, Galveston’s 28,000 square-foot, four-story Moody Mansion is an historic home completed in 1895. The home has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior since 1994 and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark since 1967.
Seawolf Park – 7 mi
Seawolf Park is located on Galveston’s Pelican Island on a former immigration station site. The park offers one of the island’s most popular fishing piers, picnic sites and a playground. The park is also home to tourist attractions, including the Galveston Naval Museum that includes the WWII submarine the USS Cavalla and one of only three destroyer escorts in the world, the USS Stewart. The remains of the WWI tanker S.S. Selma, the largest concrete ship constructed, can be seen northwest of the park’s fishing pier.
Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Terminal – 6 mi
Take a nostalgic journey back to a golden age at the Galveston Railroad Museum and explore the history and future of the railroad. All ages will enjoy the interactive activities beginning in the train station and continuing onto the 5 acre railyard. Open Daily!
