If you'd love to add some extra culture to your escape, put Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum on your to-do list. See if there are any guided tours or just wander around in your own time.
Located in Galveston, this museum is well worth a look. But you'll find plenty more to explore in the area. Moody Gardens, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and Galveston Island Railroad Museum aren't too far away from Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum.