Things To Do
1836 - Galveston’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and enduring coastal charm. Galveston is one of the earliest points of European contact in Texas. It's 2 miles from the mainland and connected by the Galveston Causeway. It was named after Bernardo Galvez, a Spanish governor of Louisiana.
Galveston is a city of beauty. Its streets are lined with miles of brilliantly colored oleander and tropical palms—one of America's finest cities, located on one of the Gulf Coast's finest harbors. By the mid-1800s, Galveston was known as the “Wall Street of the South.” It became Texas’s largest city and wealthiest port, thriving in shipping, cotton export, and finance.
Because of its semi-tropical winters and balmy summer breeze, Galveston has a delightful climate year-round.
It is a city that offers much to both visitor and resident alike. The commerce industry and entertainment unite to create a complete life.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston Historical Foundation
2002 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550
Texas Surf Museum
2110 Mechanic Street, Galveston, TX 77550
Learn about Galveston's deep surfing history while supporting local.
Visit Galveston
Galveston Ghost Tour
519 25th Street, Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston is often called "a cemetery with a beach attached" because of its tragic history, most notably the Great Storm of 1900, which remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history. This event, along with yellow fever epidemics and Civil War battles, has left the island with a reputation as one of the most haunted cities in America. Learn about the history and impact this storm had on Texas history... You might even find our wedding location on the map! #Spooky
For all the days along the way