Bishop's Palace, Galveston

Name: Bishop's Palace
Address: 1402 Broadway St, Galveston, 77550-4938, United States
Telephone: +1 409-762-7465

#3 among attractions in Galveston

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1887 (137 years ago)Coordinates: 29°18'11"N, 94°46'56"W

Address

1402 Broadway StEast End Historic DistrictGalveston 77550-4938 United States

Contact

+1 409-762-7465

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Day trips

Bishop's Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Iron Shark, Texas Building, Ashton Villa.

1.2 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston
32 min walk • 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.
1.3 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Iron Shark, Galveston
33 min walk • Iron Shark is a steel roller coaster at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. The Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter roller coaster opened to the public on June 1, 2012. Iron Shark was the first Euro-Fighter coaster in Texas.
0.6 miW
Shopping, Department store
Texas Building, Galveston
17 min walk • The E.S. Levy Building, also known as the National Hotel Building is a historic structure in Galveston, Texas. Originally the Tremont Opera house, some of the walls were retained when it was re-designed as the E.S. Levy department store in 1896. It was built for E.S. Levy & Co. and Ed S. Levy.
0.7 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ashton Villa, Galveston
18 min walk • 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.
0.7 miW
Museum
City National Bank, Galveston
18 min walk • 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.
0.8 miNW
A 19th-century ship and maritime museum
Elissa Ship, Galveston
21 min walk • 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.
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Moody Mansion, Galveston
23 min walk • 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.
0.8 miW
Park
Saengerfest Park, Galveston
21 min walk • 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.
0.5 miW
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Opera
Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston
14 min walk • 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.
0.8 miW
Memorial
Texas Heroes Monument, Galveston
20 min walk • 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.
0.5 miW
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, Galveston
13 min walk • St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, also known as St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, is a Roman Catholic place of worship situated in Galveston, Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bishop's Palace open?

Bishop's Palace is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bishop's Palace?

Nearby attractions include First Presbyterian Church, Galveston (11 min walk), Reedy Chapel-AME Church, Galveston (12 min walk), St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, Galveston (13 min walk), Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, Galveston (14 min walk).

How to get to Bishop's Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bishop's Palace:

Bus

10th & Seawall • Lines: Galveston Island Trolley Seawall (11 min walk)
14th & Seawall • Lines: Galveston Island Trolley Seawall (12 min walk)