How much time in Galveston?

[Sherbertscamper]

We will be on a cruise in January, but we have never been to Galveston before. How much time would you recommend in Galveston before the cruise? The island does not look very large.

Thanks!

[Galveston Cruiser]

Galveston has an incredible amount of history and home to many firsts in the State: Post Office, Opera House, hospital, golf course, country club, etc. as well as beautiful historic homes from 1839 on.

Check out visitgalveston.com and galvestonhistory.org

[ssb]

And check out galveston.com

[ssb]

Galveston is a major tourist destination with two large convention centers and with 6 -7 million annual visitors .  Plan more days than you would think . Having over 4000 + vacation rentals should give you an idea of desirability.  

Edited November 16, 2022 by ssb

[Sand and Seas]

We stayed two nights before our cruise in late October.  Now looking forward to going back to visit Galveston again.  We loved walking around the downtown Strand area.  Great food & live music everywhere.   Lots of beautiful historic mansions.   Two nights wasn't enough so we will be planning another cruise from Galveston.