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#1Houston CityPASS: 5 Must-See Museums & Attractions

Explore 5 of Houston's premier attractions at a discounted price, hopping between must-see sites like the Space Center and the Kemah Boardwalk. The CityPASS ...

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#2NASA Visit with City Tour

Uncover the thrilling history of the space program in Houston with an immersive visit to NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Enjoy a hop-on hop-off excurs...

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#3Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Explore Houston's sprawling parks, intriguing museums, and stunning architecture on this convenient hop-on hop-off excursion around the biggest city in Texas...

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#4Houston Haunted Bar Tour

Explore downtown Houston on this haunted history tour! Experience spooky stories as you visit some of the most haunted spots in the city—and steady your nerv...

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#5First-Time Tandem Skydiving Experience

Experience the thrill of a lifetime on this skydiving adventure designed for first-timers. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you jump from a plane soaring at 14...

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#6Small-Group Houston, We Have A Tunnel Tour

We would be the first to say that walking through the streets of Houston is pretty special, but did you know that there is a whole underground system of tunn...

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#7Houston Small-Group Historic Downtown Pub Crawl

The Historic Downtown Pub Tour will immerse you in the history of this lively Texas city by the best means possible – through its bars! This Houston night to...

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#8Operation City Quest of Houston, TX

Using your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 150 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for t...

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#9Galveston 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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#10Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Houston with Priority Seating

Dine like a rock star among pop, soul, and rock 'n' roll memorabilia like costumes and instruments from your favorite musicians at the Hard Rock Cafe. Skip t...

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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.