All posts tagged "Tours"

This Weekend Dec. 3rd-5th: Dickens On The Strand

Galveston’s World-Famous Victorian Holiday Festival Returns! Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 48th annual...

Moody Gardens Holiday In The Gardens Celebrates 20 Years Of Festival Of Lights

Holiday in the Gardens will brighten the holiday season with more light displays for guests at Moody Gardens Festival of Lights. Holiday...

It’s the Island Christmas Holidays, Ho Ho Ho!

Every Saturday – Rides on The Harborside Express

Every Saturday! Towering at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in...

June Rosenberg Treasure of the Month: Schmidt’s Garden

Pictured above: This photo is believed to have been taken at Schmidt’s Garden during Galveston’s 1876 Maifest celebration. During the month of...

Harbor Tours: Take Time to See Some Dolphins

There are three harbor excursions that allow you to learn about Galveston’s port and, more than likely, see a dolphin or two....

Fun, Historic & Haunted Tours of the Island

There’s a lot to see on Galveston Island! Check out these fun tours of this beautiful island:

Six Fun Ways To Tour Galveston

By DiscoverGalvestonTexas.com So you finally made it to the island and now you want to see it all. There are many fun...

The Cool & Totally Fun “Views, Brews & ‘Tails” Tour

When on vacation, who doesn’t want to sip an ice-cold beer or cocktail while enjoying the views from a great patio? With...

Turtles About Town: Social Distancing Exploring Art

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Get Outside: So What *CAN* We Do, Self Guided Tours

Has boredom set in yet? Why not get out of the house and take a self-guided tour and get some fresh air....

A Fun Tour by Kimber Fountain “Galveston’s Red Light District”

Every Wednesday-Saturday (7pm) From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of...

GHF Continues Cool Virtual Events

Although Galveston Historical Foundation won’t be holding its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour this year, the foundation isn’t leaving its annual celebration...

Online Learning Resources Plentiful in Galveston

By Mary Beth Bassett is the public relations coordinator for the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Park Board of Trustees....

Family Fun on Pleasure Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops....

Things to Do in Galveston on a Rainy Day

By Leah Cast Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re...

Beach & Bay Explorations at Galveston State Park

Galveston Island State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call...

Boots: Tour the Island’s Best and Most Authentic Places

Halloween Offerings If you’ve spent much of any time here, you’ve no doubt already heard your fair share of Galveston’s haunted history....

Galveston Island Brewing: Free Brewery Tours Every Saturday

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap...

Island Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages

By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate...

Dash Beardsley Ghost Tours of Galveston

Join a haunted ghost tour like no other! Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the...

Galveston’s Fantastic Bird Migration

By Jim Stevenson At the beginning of February, when thoughts are cluttered with Super Bowl, taxes and that special person on Valentine’s...

Sin City of the South Tour

Explore Galveston’s Free State period from 1920-1958 with this hour long tour. Learn the history of gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in Galveston....

Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

Ongoing – Colonel Paddlewheel Boat launches at One Hope Boulevard in Moody Gardens. Experience the elegance of the paddlewheel from a bygone...