Galveston, Texas Travel Information

A Grand Island City: Galveston In its heyday, during the mid-nineteenth century, Galveston was called the Wall Street of the Southwest. Cotton was king, and this was a tremendously wealthy city. Prospering on the Gulf of Mexico, as... Galveston, TX

Galveston T his Victorian seaside resort wins my vote for one of the most romantic destinations in the state, combining the natural escapist appeal of an island with an excellent selection of accommodations and... Galveston, TX

Galveston and the Romantic Texas Gulf Coast Seaside The utterly Victorian island-city known as Galveston, population 72,000, is a one-hour drive from Houston via I–45. Plan to spend a few days here, because you’ll be reluctant to leave. Galvestonians l... Galveston, TX

Galveston Island: Romancing the Strand Galveston Island marks the starting point of the “Texas Riviera,” the long crescent of Gulf Coast shoreline that stretches from Louisiana to Mexico. The island is situated less than an hour’s drive so... Galveston, TX

Island Arts and Entertainment in the East End The east end of the island is Galveston’s historic district. Prettily restored Victorian homes with brightly painted gingerbread trim line quiet residential streets shaded by live oaks and palm trees;... Galveston, TX

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Rollover Pass and Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary (Distance: 5.9 mi) The Bolivar Peninsula is the long finger of land that separates East Galveston Bay from the Gulf of Mexico, with sandy beaches fringing its south side and areas of marsh on the north. It’s popular wit...

Port Bolivar, TX - Birding - length:unknown

Texas City Dike (Distance: 8.2 mi) A drive along the Texas City dike is one of the distinctive birding experiences of the Texas coast. Beginners will enjoy the number and proximity of waterbirds, from Brown Pelicans to Willets to loafi...

Texas City, TX - Birding - length:unknown

Eastern and Western Galveston Island (Distance: 8.7 mi) The resort city of Galveston, set on the eastern end of a 28-mile-long barrier island, makes a good base for a trip that combines birding with other activities —or for couples in which one partner is ...

Galveston, TX - Birding - length:unknown

Clapper Rail Trail and Spur (Distance: 12.0 mi) In 1900, the worst natural disaster in U.S. history hit the Texas coast with 140-mph winds, followed by a 15-foot storm surge that swallowed Galveston Island. The hurricane killed 6000 people and dest...

Galveston, TX - Hiking - length:1 mi

Galveston Island State Park Trails (Distance: 12.1 mi) Galveston Island State Park is on the west end of Galveston Island and encompasses slightly more than 2, 000 acres. The site was acquired by the state in 1969 from private owners under the State Parks...

Jamaica Beach, TX - Hiking - length:4.3 mi

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Moody Gardens Moody Gardens Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6816 yards, par 72 5.0 miles from center of Galveston, Texas

Lakeview Lakeview Country Club Public, 18 holes 6127 yards, par 72 10.9 miles from center of Galveston, Texas

Galveston Galveston Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6512 yards, par 72 11.1 miles from center of Galveston, Texas

Bayou Bayou Golf Club Municipal, 18 holes 6665 yards, par 72 13.2 miles from center of Galveston, Texas

Chapparral Chapparral Rec Assoc Golf Club Private Equity, 9 holes 3215 yards, par 36 14.4 miles from center of Galveston, Texas

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