The Bryan Museum



The Tall Ship Elissa and Texas Sea Port Museum



Rosenberg Library



Moody Gardens Aquarium and Rainforest Pyramids



Other Things to Do In Galveston:

- Watch a show at The Grand 1894 Opera House. Trust me, you’ll fall in love with it and feel like you’re walking back in time.
- Check out the Galveston Railroad Museum. My parents took me here when I was a kid and I still remember it.
- LA Kings Confectionary and Saengerfest Park – LA Kings Confectionary is stepping back in time to an old fashioned candy store. The taffy is made in store and you can watch pulling demonstrations throughout the day. Stop in and fill a bag of candy and then wander across the street to Saengerfest Park to play on the large chess board or to see if any bands are playing.
- Tour some of the old mansions such as Moody Mansion or Bishop’s Palace.
- Check out the Galveston Tree Sculptures (Map) – Hurricane Ike knocked down many old trees but rather than just cut them down and get rid of the stumps, residents hired carvers to turn the trees into works of art. You can drive through the historic east end, trying to find the tree carvings, while checking out the amazing houses. My favorite tree carving is the great dane with his paw on the fence.
- Catch the sunsets. The sunsets over the beach are amazing. Plenty of beach front restaurants offer the perfect view or you can grab some snacks and wander down the sea wall. It’s a way to catch the sunset and enjoy the beach without getting shoes full of sand.


These are some great ideas! My husband and I are heading to the Houston area for Labor Day weekend and I can’t wait to check out some of these spots! Thank you! 🥰