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#1Galveston Island Visit with Houston City Tour

Galveston Island Stroll along wave-riddled seawalls, spot dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico, and explore historic landmarks scattered around the shores of Galve...

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Galveston Island Visit with Houston City Tour

#2Segway Galveston Tree Carvings Tour

After the devastating 1900 Hurricane, Galvestonians unified to rebuild the island. First, they built a Seawall for protection. As a matter of fact, it is tho...

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Segway Galveston Tree Carvings Tour

#3Segway Galveston Seawall Cruise Tour

This Segway tour is designed for people who just want to experience the joy of a great ride without being told stories or history along the way. The professi...

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Segway Galveston Seawall Cruise Tour

#4Segway Galveston Magical History Tour

On the Magical History Tour, our experienced tour guides will take you on a tremendous Segway journey. We’ll start with the famous downtown area of Galveston...

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Segway Galveston Magical History Tour

#5Great! Galveston Ghost Tour

Welcome Goblins and Ghouls to GREAT! Galveston Ghost Tours. If you are in the spirit for a haunting adventure, look no further - except right behind you, if ...

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Great! Galveston Ghost Tour

#6Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

Historic Galveston Ghost Tours is your home for historical information on all of Galveston’s best ghost stories. Our ghost tour guides take you on a grand ex...

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Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

#7Segway Galveston Rat Pack Tour

See where Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior, or Al Capone stayed and performed. Explore their playground and the era were world class entertainers were broug...

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Segway Galveston Rat Pack Tour

#8Segway Galveston Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends

This tour makes Galveston appear to be a cemetery with a beach. You will pass by these cemeteries and see haunted houses where paranormal activity has been d...

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Segway Galveston Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends

#9Segway Galveston Sunset Tour

On this sunset tour, our guide will take you through the Silk Stocking Neighborhood, where we will tell you about important houses such as the Dowry House. T...

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Segway Galveston Sunset Tour

#10Galveston Island Ghost Tour

Welcome to Galveston Island - a cemetery with a beach attached. 10,000 souls lost their lives in one night, and they're all still here dying to meet you. Gal...

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Galveston Island Ghost Tour

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Things To Do in Galveston

There are numerous attractions in Galveston, Texas to delight even the most well-traveled visitor. Galveston, also known as “The Oleander City”, has a rich history and the best things to do in Galveston reflect this. There are numerous top museums to visit while in the city. Quite a few fun attractions appeal to younger visitors.

One of the most popular things to do while in Galveston, TX is to take Galveston tours of some of the city's historic locations. You could, for example, head to the impressive Bishop Palace. The palace is the former home of a decorated Confederate officer and is a must see location. If you are interested in learning more about the history of Galveston, you can't go wrong with a stop at the Moody Mansion Museum. Many a tourist and local visitor comes to this site to learn more about the Moody family, one of the city's most well known families. If you have children interested in history, you'll want to be sure to take Galveston excursions to the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum or the Galveston Island Railroad Museum.

There are other Galveston activities for families as well. One of the top spots for families traveling with children is the Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, a location filled with exciting slides for kids to enjoy. You might also consider taking your kids to Seawolf Park to experience Galveston's natural beauty. Many families opt to take a camping holiday in Galveston and stay at the Galveston Island State Park. All you'll need to do is pick up a map when you arrive and you can easily enjoy the parks attractions like swimming, hiking, and water sports. Another of the places children really enjoy is The Seawall. The eight-mile wall is a great way to see the ocean up close.

From visits to the Lone Star Flight Museum to walks through the lovely East End Historic District, there really are endless delights to keep you occupied and entertained during your next trip to sunny Galveston.