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Top Ten Fun Things To Do In and Around Galveston

Here is a list of Texas Outside's Top Ten Fun Things To See & Do in Galvestion. If you're headed to Galveston for a vacation or weekend then try some of these Galveston attractions and things to do.

  • Go Camping - one of our favorites is Galveston Island State Park which was destoyed by the hurricane but is being renovated in 2011 - read the review of Galvestion Island State Park to learn more
  • Play Some Golf - Moody Gardens Golf Course is a fun 18 hole course - read our review by Moody Gardens Golf Course
  • Enjoy the Sand & Surf - hit the beach for swimming, fishing, biking, flying kites, paddle ball, bocce ball, or just chilling out

Galveston Island State Park CampsiteGalveston Island Municipal Golf CourseBeach at Galveston Island State Park

    • Pedal a Bike - bike on the beach or along the seawall which is a long paved trail along the seawall or there are some unique and interesting housing developments to ride through near the State Park as well as 4 miles of multi-use trails across from the State Park for hiking and mountain biking around the bayou - our favorite is to bike along the seawall with frequent stops at some of the bars and restaurants facing the ocean
    • Get Some Exercise - play some tennis, swim a few laps, or lift some weights at Galveston Health & Racquet Club which has daily or weekly memberships
    • Visit the Strand - you can't leave Galveston without checking out The Strand for quaint shops, restaurants, and nightlife
    • Tour the Historical District - ride bikes through the Historical District and see the beautiful restored homes dating from the 1800's
    • Check out the Tourist Attractions - visit Lone Star Flight Museum if you like aviation; Moody Gardens has an aquarium, pool, Imax theater, and much more; Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark has lots of fun and thrilling water related things to do; check out the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum; visit the Texas Seaport Museum and board the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa; or visit the Galveston Railroad Museum; and make sure you ride the Galveston Island Trolley
    • Explore the Houston Bay Area - about 20 minutes from Galveston is the Houston Bay Area which has lots to see and do - check out Kemah for rides, waterfront dining, and entertainment - read the Exploring Southeast Texas Thank God For Weekends to find out what to see and do in Kemah
    • Kayak, Fish, or Jet Ski - take an kayak eco tour with Artist Boat or launch your own kayak and explore the bay and bayous across the street from the State Park; charter a fishing boat from Capt. John; or rent a jet ski at Caribbean Water Sports

    Lone Star Flight MuseumSchlitterbahn WaterparkKayaking the bayouBiking the seawall