Galveston, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 50.2 thous. (2019)Area: 209.34 mi²Elevation: 10 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°17'33"N, 94°47'39"W
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Galveston Top Attractions

Galveston Attractions - What to See and Explore

Galveston offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Bishop's Palace, Ashton Villa. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • galveston island historic pleasure pier
    Amusement • Amusement park • Piers and boardwalks

    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier stands as an iconic amusement park in the heart of Galveston, Texas. This coastal landmark, stretching over the Gulf of Mexico, offers an exhilarating mix of rides, games, and attractions for visitors of all ages.

  • moody gardens galveston
    Amusement park with aquarium and hotel

    Moody Gardens

    Nestled along the Gulf Coast, Moody Gardens is a premier educational and leisure destination in Galveston, Texas, that beckons travelers with its colossal pyramids rising against the skyline. This sprawling complex is home to an impressive Aquarium Pyramid, offering...

  • bishops palace galveston
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Bishop's Palace

    The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate 19,082 square feet Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas.

  • ashton villa galveston
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Ashton Villa

    Ashton Villa is a fully restored, historic home located on the corner of 24th and Broadway in Galveston, Texas, United States. Constructed in 1859, it was one of the first brick structures in Texas.

  • seawolf park galveston
    Military museum • Park • Playground

    Seawolf Park

    Seawolf Park is a memorial to USS Seawolf, a United States Navy Sargo-class submarine mistakenly sunk by U.S. Navy forces in 1944 during World War II. It is located on Pelican Island, just north of Galveston, Texas, in the United States.

  • city national bank galveston
    Museum • Downtown Galveston

    City National Bank

    The City National Bank was a bank, and the name of the historic building in Galveston, Texas, USA and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places NRHP. The bank was founded in December 1907 by William Lewis Moody Jr. and the building was completed in 1920.

  • elissa ship galveston
    A 19th-century ship and maritime museum

    Elissa Ship

    The tall ship Elissa is a three-masted barque. She is based in Galveston, Texas, and is one of the oldest ships sailing today. Launched in 1877, she is now a museum ship at the Texas Seaport Museum. She was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990.

  • uss stewart galveston
    History museum • Ship • Boat or ferry

    USS Stewart

    USS Stewart is an Edsall-class destroyer escort, the third United States Navy ship so named. This ship was named for Rear Admiral Charles Stewart, who commanded USS Constitution during the War of 1812.

  • moody mansion galveston
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Moody Mansion

    The Moody Mansion, also known as the Willis-Moody Mansion, is a historic residential building in Galveston, Texas located at 2618 Broadway Street. The thirty-one room Romanesque mansion was completed in 1895.

  • saengerfest park galveston
    Park • Downtown Galveston

    Saengerfest Park

    Saengerfest Park is a small square park located on the corner of Tremont St and Strand St in the Strand Historic District of Galveston, Texas. The location includes a trolley stop, with a Fuddrucker's and a Yaga's Cafe nearby. It was created in the early 1990s by George and Cynthia Mitchell.

  • grand 1894 opera house galveston
    Concerts and shows • Historical place • Opera

    Grand 1894 Opera House

    The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, Texas is currently operated as a not-for-profit performing arts theatre. The Romanesque Revival style Opera House is located at 2020 Post Office Street in Galveston's Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District.

  • texas heroes monument galveston
    Memorial • Downtown Galveston

    Texas Heroes Monument

    The Texas Heroes Monument is located in Galveston, Texas, and was commissioned by Henry Rosenberg to commemorate the brave people who fought during the Texas Revolution.

  • st mary cathedral basilica galveston
    Church • Architecture • Sacred and religious sites

    St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

    St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, also known as St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, is a Roman Catholic place of worship situated in Galveston, Texas.

  • grace episcopal church galveston
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Grace Episcopal Church

    Grace Episcopal Church is a historic church at 1115 36th Street in Galveston, Texas. It was built in 1894 and added to the National Register in 1975.

  • congregation bnai israel galveston
    Library • Synagogue

    Congregation B'nai Israel

    Congregation B'nai Israel is a Jewish synagogue located in Galveston, Texas, USA. Organized by German Jewish immigrants in 1868, it is the oldest Jewish Reform congregation and the second chartered Jewish congregation in the state.

  • first presbyterian church galveston
    Church • Downtown Galveston

    First Presbyterian Church

    First Presbyterian Church is a historic church building at 1903 Church Street in Galveston, Texas. The Presbyterian congregation was organized in 1840 with the assistance of missionaries from the United States, and it met in a wooden church building from 1843 to 1872, the first church building in Galveston.

  • congregation beth jacob galveston
    Synagogue

    Congregation Beth Jacob

    Congregation Beth Jacob is a Conservative Jewish synagogue located in Galveston, Texas. The present synagogue was built by Austrian, Russian and Hungarian immigrants in 1931. The congregation is small, but still very active in the Galveston Community. It is currently led Rabbi Todd Doctor.

  • galveston causeway
    Bridge

    Galveston Causeway

    The George and Cynthia Mitchell Memorial Causeway is a set of causeways in Galveston, Texas, United States. Two of the routes carry the southbound and northbound traffic of Interstate 45, while the original causeway is restricted to rail traffic.

  • reedy chapel ame church galveston
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Reedy Chapel-AME Church

    Reedy Chapel-AME Church is a historic church at 2013 Broadway in Galveston, Texas. The church was built in 1886 and added to the National Register in 1984.

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Galveston – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Galveston, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Space Center Houston (Houston), Downtown Aquarium (Houston), Kemah Boardwalk (Kemah).

  • space center houston26 milesNW
    Close-up look at the U.S. Space Program

    Space Center Houston, Houston

    Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center, located in Houston, Texas, and serves as a premier educational museum dedicated to the adventures and achievements of America's space program.

  • downtown aquarium houston47 milesNW
    Aquarium

    Downtown Aquarium, Houston

    Nestled in the heart of Houston, the Downtown Aquarium stands as a multifaceted entertainment complex that combines the thrills of an amusement park with the wonder of underwater exploration. This aquatic wonderland, transformed from two Houston landmarks – Fire...

  • kemah boardwalk22 milesNW
    Theme park, Amusement park, Entertainment

    Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah

    Nestled on the gulf shores of Texas, the Kemah Boardwalk is a vibrant theme park that offers a blend of amusement and dining experiences tailored for families and visitors of all ages. This waterfront attraction, located in the small city of Kemah, has become a...

  • museum of fine arts houston47 milesNW
    Complex with a renowned art collection

    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

    The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is one of the most prominent cultural institutions in the United States, located in the heart of Houston, Texas. A beacon of artistic expression and heritage, the museum boasts an extensive collection that spans more than 6,000...

  • john c freeman weather museum houston46 milesNW
    Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum

    John C. Freeman Weather Museum, Houston

    The John C. Freeman Weather Museum in Houston, Texas, is a unique institution dedicated to the fascinating world of meteorology. Established to educate the public about the science of weather and climate, the museum offers a variety of interactive exhibits...

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Best Time To Visit Galveston

Learn when is the best time to travel to Galveston weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, March and April. Most of it rains in September.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Galveston?

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What is the best time to visit Galveston?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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