Things to do in Galveston
Have a stroll in the downtown area, there are plenty of interesting shops, restaurants, art galleries (Postoffice Street) and museums. See the Victorian architecture of Strand Street and the life-size chessboard on Saegnerfest Park at 23rd and Strand.
Consider the Galveston Pass to have a discount on entrance tickets for several attractions.
Museums:
Moody gardens, with aquarium pyramid, rain-forest pyramid and more
Texas Seaport Museum & 1877 Tall Ship Elissa
American Undersea Warfare Center, Seawolf Park
Ocean Star Offshore Rig Museum
Historical buildings:
1859 Ashton Villa, 1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1895 Moody Mansion, The Grand 1894 Opera House.
Outdoor activities:
Dolphin watching (Harbor Tours , BayWatch Dolphin Tours, Galveston Water Adventures)
Galveston’s Bolivar Ferry with dolphin watching
Amusement parks: