Iron Shark, Galveston

Name: Iron Shark
Address: Galveston, United States

#4 among attractions in Galveston

Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride

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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. The ride was installed by Ride Entertainment Group, who handles all of Gerstlauer's operations in the Western Hemisphere. ()

Length: 1246 ftHeight: 100 ftCoordinates: 29°17'9"N, 94°47'23"W

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Iron Shark – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Bishop's Palace, Ashton Villa, Moody Mansion.

~310 ftN
Amusement, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston
2 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 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Bishop's Palace, Galveston
33 min walk • 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.
1 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ashton Villa, Galveston
26 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.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Moody Mansion, Galveston
26 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.
1 miN
Memorial
Texas Heroes Monument, Galveston
25 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.
1.2 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Episcopal Church, Galveston
31 min walk • 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.
0.7 miNW
Library, Synagogue
Congregation B'nai Israel, Galveston
18 min walk • 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.
0.9 miN
Synagogue
Congregation Beth Jacob, Galveston
23 min walk • 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.
1 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Reedy Chapel-AME Church, Galveston
26 min walk • 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.
1.1 miN
Library
Rosenberg Library, Galveston
28 min walk • Rosenberg Library, a public library located at 2310 Sealy Street in Galveston, Texas, United States, is the oldest continuously operating library in Texas.
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Samuel May Williams House, Galveston
23 min walk • The Samuel May Williams House is a former museum in Galveston, Texas. The second-oldest surviving residence in Galveston, it is now on the National Register of Historic Places. It was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1964.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Iron Shark?

Nearby attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston (2 min walk), Congregation B'nai Israel, Galveston (18 min walk), Michel B. Menard House, Galveston (19 min walk), Bryan Museum, Galveston (21 min walk).

How to get to Iron Shark by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iron Shark:

Bus

25th & Seawall • Lines: Galveston Island Trolley Seawall (5 min walk)
29th & Seawall • Lines: Galveston Island Trolley Seawall (8 min walk)