tickles Posted March 9, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2011 we will be there April 10th for our cruise on the Ecstasy. This is our first time in Galveston and would like any advice what to do for the day? We really don't want to spend too much there but info on shopping places, restaurants would be great. We are staying at the Best Western and were told they have free cruise parking. How much is a cab from the Hotel to the pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancher Dave Posted March 9, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Can't tell you cab fare...but I'd go look around the Strand, check out the oil rig museum Ocean Star, the Rail road museum is there...beaches, ship watching from the East End,...lots to do in Galveston, no reason to just sit in the hotel room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoramaofthepast Posted March 9, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 9, 2011 we will be there April 10th for our cruise on the Ecstasy. This is our first time in Galveston and would like any advice what to do for the day? We really don't want to spend too much there but info on shopping places, restaurants would be great. We are staying at the Best Western and were told they have free cruise parking. How much is a cab from the Hotel to the pier? The hotels with free parking usually have a shuttle to the pier for a minimal cost. Just check with them. The Strand has small boutiques and a variety of restaurants. Moody Gardens has an aquarium and other attractions. www.galveston.com will take you to the official site for the island. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBCruiser Posted March 9, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2011 we will be there April 10th for our cruise on the Ecstasy. This is our first time in Galveston and would like any advice what to do for the day? We really don't want to spend too much there but info on shopping places, restaurants would be great. We are staying at the Best Western and were told they have free cruise parking. How much is a cab from the Hotel to the pier? Check out www.galveston.com. They have a plethora of information on Galveston Island with lots of restaurants, events, and sightseeing info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbillycruisers Posted March 9, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2011 We stayed at the Bestwestern Beachfront Inn a couple of years ago...then the cab fare to the cruise terminal was about $14. They didnt have a shuttle. They did have a very good breakfast there at that time..the best free hotel breakfast I've had. There are lots of good places to eat in galveston...we like Caseys and the Spot...both are on Seawall blvd. If you find yourselves down at the Strand, a good place for lunch is the Star Drugstore. There are several other good restraunts too. Galveston has lots to see and do, so much so that we have been staying 2 0r 3 extra days pre-cruise just to hang out. You can check it out online and learn a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickles Posted March 10, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Thanks for all the information, what are the best beaches to go to there? I know we will check out the Strand too. Is there a lot of parking available around the strand or is it expensive to park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopter Posted March 10, 2011 #7 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Checkout Kemah Boardwalk on line. Everytime we go to Galveston we go there for an evening, lots of places to eat. Not far from Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 11, 2011 #8 Share Posted March 11, 2011 With a couple of days only There is plenty to do in Galveston/Kemah/Nasa area Special events just about every weekend in Galveston : Dickens on Strand (1st weekend in Dec) Lone Star Biker Rally (early weekend in fall) Art Walks Loft Tour Oktoberfest Greek Festival Food Fests Artists Festivals Wild Game BBQ Cook-off Running and Triathlon Events (many) Two Convention Centers Many Others (see galveston.com for your dates) and less than half an hour away: nasa space center kemah board walk galveston proper:1894 grand opera house (a must see tour or event) http://www.thegrand.com live music and theater events first class broad way etc. ghost tours old town galveston - on strand and post office streets (lots of shops, bars, ice cream parlors, old army surplus store, fine restaurants) winerys many live theater venues music, ballet, broadway museums antiques and art Galleries horse drawn carriage rides fishing fishing fishing (piers, charters, and beach) galveston historical foundation properties victorian homes(lots) moody gardens – a special family place - (lots and lots to do) with Imax Theater, aquarium, rain forest, lots of traveling special events, music concerts, etc. schlitterbahn water park airplane museum (a treasure) restored tall ship schooner Elisa (wonderful) 1900 storm and pirate jean laffite documentary films at port walks and shelling on the beach shopping bars and live music dolphin watch and port tour turtle rescue farm behind San Luis Resort tour pf carved damaged trees from IKE storm kite flying on beach free ferry ride maritime museum sea wolf park – wwII submarine and destroyer many historical and Victorian homes bishops palace (wonderful) moody mansion (wonderful) ashton villa (wonderful) oil drilling rig museum large souvenir shop over gulf water duck tour (amphibious boat) see galveston.com see galveston.com/ interact and discover / cams (for profit) see galvestonhistory.org (nonprofit) seee moodygardens.com (nonprofit) see thegrand.com (non profit) You need to decide if you want to stay on 1. Gulf of Mexico Beach Area (many hotels) 2. Historic Old Town Strand – Terminal Port Area (Tremont and Harbor House) 3. Bayside Area (2) Moody Gardens Hotels Tremont and Harbor House are 2-3 blocks to terminal. Everything is close though! All hotel/motels are just two or so miles from terminal anyway. To get bearings of island Look at FREE internet map See Galveston.com Interact and Discover Maps: Galveston (B&W) Galveston (Color Hi-Resolution) Click on We live in Galveston! Feel free to ask more questions! __________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicksMom Posted March 12, 2011 #9 Share Posted March 12, 2011 We took the Duck Boat tour in October. They depart from the seawall & drive you all around town. Then into the water :eek: Tour lasts about an hour, we had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaNana Posted March 16, 2011 #10 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Holiday Inn Express recommended this really nice cabbie. His number is: 409-877-2870, David Williams is an independent w/Yellow Cab. Clean cab and quick to respond. We used him a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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