You might be free to wander around today, but Fort Crockett hasn't always been so welcoming! Get to know the story behind this mighty stronghold and exactly what it was designed to defend.

To visit this history-filled fortress, make tracks to Galveston. You'll find loads of other interesting attractions in this area, including Moody Gardens, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and Galveston Island Railroad Museum.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston East at Normandy

Northeast Houston

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All staff very friendly except for the Night Shift front office guy who was not friendly at all i would ask questions and he get bother because he was always in the phone

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Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

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We enjoyed our stay! Pool was a little chilly but it didn’t stop us. Beautiful location.

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Palace Inn Blue Edgebrook

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Excellent Hotel Experience. Staff was Very Friendly and Accessible. Room was lovely and met all of my expectations. Will Definitely Be My Choice of Hotel in the Future!

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Galveston: Ghost-Themed Walking Tour

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Private Tour of Galveston

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Galveston: Ghost-Themed Walking Tour

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Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

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Sumo Suit Wrestling Activity in Galveston

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Popular places to visit

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier showing rides and night scenes

Seawall Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seawall Beach during your trip to Fort Crockett?

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Ride the thrilling swings over the Gulf of Mexico and browse the shops and restaurants on this fun and scenic pier.

Moody Gardens

More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay.

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Enjoy a day twisting and turning on water slides or just relax in a pool with a swim-up bar at this popular water park.

They lost many planes, as well as their building, during Hurricane Ike. New building larger, and now with air conditioning!

Lone Star Fire Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lone Star Fire Museum during your trip to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

Sunrise at the historic pleasure pier in Galveston, TX. I visited Galveston for a brief business trip and had the opportunity to take a couple of photos on two mornings. This morning was very windy but despite the forecast the sun revealed itself as planned behind the ferris wheel

Porretto 27th Street

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Porretto 27th Street during your trip to Galveston? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.