What to do in Galveston?

[Tigers2]

We're Cruising 4/4/10 out of Galveston and will be in town for the day. What are the must do's when in Galveston?? I've had some GREAT comments for our CC thread but I'm always looking for more opinions!

[firefly333]

have you looked at galveston.com to see whats going on that time?

 

I enjoyed walking on the beach, but I saw some in my hotel with their charcoal grill and bag of charcoal, so obviously others enjoyed that.

[oldmedic]

there are several attractions in Galveston e.g.. Schlitterban(sp?) Moody Gardens, and shopping on the strand. there is also the tall sail ship Elissa, and a oil rig(Texas Star??) tour... there is a great picture show about the 1900 storm downtown and multiple good places to eat....

[ssb]

there are several attractions in Galveston e.g.. Schlitterban(sp?) Moody Gardens, and shopping on the strand. there is also the tall sail ship Elissa, and a oil rig(Texas Star??) tour... there is a great picture show about the 1900 storm downtown and multiple good places to eat....

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In addition to above

 

 

The Lone Star Flight Museum:

is home to one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the nation.

www.lsfm.org

Historical 1894 Grand Opera House and other theater venues

http://www.thegrand.com

Outstanding theater venue for Broadway Plays, Musicals and Events

Galveston Historical Foundation Properties and Events

galvestonhistory.org

Featherfest (check dates for your timing)

The Spot for a watering hole and people watching

Walking on the Beach

Many Museums

Antiques and Art Galleries

Farmers Market (check dates for your timing)

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Ferry Rides across Bay

Films on 1900 Storm & Pirate Jean la Fitte

Fine Restaurants and Variety of Foods

Art Walk (check dates for your timing)

 

[Plant]

It's not clear whether you're coming in the day of your cruise or a day earlier:confused:. If you're coming in the day you cruise you'll probably be better off to check in on the ship and then get back off and explore the Strand district.

It's fun to explore (everything from very modern shops to a "hippie" shop out of the late '60's :)). We really enjoy this area.

 

I'd agree that you should check Galveston.com, if you haven't already. It's a really good site to find out what's going on in Galveston (and there seems to be something going on all the time!)

 

If you have the time I'd suggest you come in at least a day early if not two! Galveston is a very fun place :D!

[Tigers2]

Thank you for the insight and tip on visiting Galveston! We are driving in the day before our cruise! So....Some of the must do's so far:

 

Moody Gardens,

Shopping on the strand .

Oil rig(Texas Star??) tour...

The Spot for a watering hole and people watching

Walking on the Beach

Farmers Market (check dates for your timing)

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Ferry Rides across Bay

Films on 1900 Storm & Pirate Jean la Fitte

 

How long of a time frame does it take to do these things??

Where is the strand??

 

PS: I'll check out Galveston.com

 

Thanks Again!

[oldmedic]

Thank you for the insight and tip on visiting Galveston! We are driving in the day before our cruise! So....Some of the must do's so far:

 

Moody Gardens,

Shopping on the strand .

Oil rig(Texas Star??) tour...

The Spot for a watering hole and people watching

Walking on the Beach

Farmers Market (check dates for your timing)

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Ferry Rides across Bay

Films on 1900 Storm & Pirate Jean la Fitte

 

How long of a time frame does it take to do these things??

Where is the strand??

 

PS: I'll check out Galveston.com

 

Thanks Again!

 

Moody Gardens/Shopping on the strand . - several hours to all day

Oil rig(Texas Star??) tour..1.5- 2 hrs

Walking on the Beach-minutes to hours (depends on how far you want to walk)... you can also rent bicycles built for 2-4 persons and ride along sea wall blvd

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides- 45 minutes to an hour

 

Ferry Rides across Bay-@ 20-30 minutes (each way)

 

 

Films on 1900 Storm & Pirate Jean la Fitte -@ an hour or so

[ssb]

Thank you for the insight and tip on visiting Galveston! We are driving in the day before our cruise! So....Some of the must do's so far:

 

Moody Gardens,

Shopping on the strand .

Oil rig(Texas Star??) tour...

The Spot for a watering hole and people watching

Walking on the Beach

Farmers Market (check dates for your timing)

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Ferry Rides across Bay

Films on 1900 Storm & Pirate Jean la Fitte

 

How long of a time frame does it take to do these things??

Where is the strand??

 

PS: I'll check out Galveston.com

 

Thanks Again!

 

 

SEE

click on the following

Galveston Fun Map

Scroll down and

click on images

 

on small image for Strand Area

on large image for Galveston overall

 

Keep asking questions if you like Tigers2

oldmedic and I will certainly sure try to help:D

[Plant]

Thank you for the insight and tip on visiting Galveston! We are driving in the day before our cruise! So....Some of the must do's so far:

 

Moody Gardens,

Shopping on the strand .

Oil rig(Texas Star??) tour...

The Spot for a watering hole and people watching

Walking on the Beach

Farmers Market (check dates for your timing)

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Ferry Rides across Bay

Films on 1900 Storm & Pirate Jean la Fitte

 

How long of a time frame does it take to do these things??

Where is the strand??

 

PS: I'll check out Galveston.com

 

Thanks Again!

 

JMHO, but whoa! You can't do everything in one visit :eek:! Out of the things you've posted, I'd go to the Strand (it's downtown Galveston, anyone can direct you there) and then have drinks and dinner at The Spot.

[oldmedic]

there is also a restraunt near the dock called Willie G's that we like... you can see the harbour traffic from there, and if it is warm enough, there is a bar next to it that you can sit outside on the deck and watch the harbour traffic...

two weeks from tomorrow we board the Ecstasy again... can hardly wait!!!

[Tigers2]

Thank you for all the insight on Galveston!! It is a HUGE help to our experience!

 

I'll need to develop a time management plan!! LOL!!

 

We only have a car rental until 11:00am! So, walking, taxi and ferry will be key to our ability to see as must as possible!

 

Thanks Again!

Chuck

[Tigers2]

Just wondering if there are any coupons for the tours? If so....where?

 

Thanks!

[funtexascruiser]

there are several attractions in Galveston e.g.. Schlitterban(sp?) Moody Gardens, and shopping on the strand. there is also the tall sail ship Elissa, and a oil rig(Texas Star??) tour... there is a great picture show about the 1900 storm downtown and multiple good places to eat....

 

 

The Elissa is very interesting if you enjoy history. It is beautiful and a very rare treasure. It it right near the cruise terminal.

[ssb]

Big Things to Do

 

EAT SEAFOOD

 

BEACH ACTIVITIES

 

Moody Gardens

 

Schliterbaun Water Park

 

Historical Properties

 

October/November

Lone Star Bike Rally

 

December

Christmas Dickens on the Strand

 

February

Mardi Gras PARTY

 

March

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo the Top Fair in the North American Continent for 2009 .........with attendance of 1,890,332........ topping the Texas State Fair in Dallas for the first time..

It is a big charitable event!!! 12 to 15 million is giving out annually in college schlorships EACH year

 

 

April

Featherfest

 

Summer activities