Things to Do on the Coast

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Floating the Lazy River

Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens

All ages will enjoy the pyramids with fish, butterflies, and free-roaming monkeys. Moody Gardens also touts a water park, and a golf course.

The Grand 1894
Opera House

The Grand 1894 Opera House

The official Opera House of the State of Texas, The Grand 1894 Opera House offers a year-round schedule filled with stars of stage and screen, Broadway hits, music, comedy and more!

The Grand 1894 Opera House

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Beach Time

Beach Time

With 32 miles of beautiful beaches, you can walk along the shore, read a book in the sun, or rent a bike and ride the seawall, attempt to build the world's largest sandcastle, or fly a kite.

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Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Schlitterbahn

The most exciting collection of water rides, water slides, wave rivers, and water coasters in Texas. Always free parking and picnics welcome.

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Pleasure Pier

Pleasure Pier

Built over the water, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions, rides, midway games, and a wide selection of food and retail shops.

Moody Mansion

Moody Mansion

Restored to its turn of the century splendor, this 28,000 square-foot, four-story Galveston historic home was completed in 1895. The home has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Galveston Naval Museum

Galveston Naval Museum

Experience the history, mystery and sacrifices of the crews standing watch on the USS Cavalla, a Gato Class submarine or the USS Stewart, the only remaining Edsall Class Destroyer Escort.

Galveston Naval Museum

Kemah boardwalk

Kemah Boardwalk

Kemah Boardwalk

The Kemah Boardwalk is considered to be one of the best boardwalks in the United States. Offering restaurants, a midway with rides and games, a marina and many unique shops.

Kemah Boardwalk

Galveston Train
Museum

Galveston Train Museum

The museum features over 40 pieces of rolling stock - including two locomotives painted in Santa Fe Warbonnet style. Ride in an open-air caboose and see railroad history on display.

Galveston Train Museum

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