Guidebook for Galveston
Food Scene
Great variety of beer, excellent food and dog-friendly!
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Brick House Tavern + Tap
3502A Seawall BlvdGreat variety of beer, excellent food and dog-friendly!
IHOP
5224 Seawall BlvdNo-frills eatery serving giant breakfasts along with lunch & dinner fare with views of the water.
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall BoulevardNo-frills eatery serving giant breakfasts along with lunch & dinner fare with views of the water.
Ben & Jerry’s
4408 Seawall BlvdFresh baked goods plus an all-day menu of down-home American meals in a homey setting with a patio.
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StFresh baked goods plus an all-day menu of down-home American meals in a homey setting with a patio.
Fish Tales
2502 Seawall BlvdAwesome place to have breakfast or lunch - great food, coffee and selection of healthy options. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
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Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StAwesome place to have breakfast or lunch - great food, coffee and selection of healthy options. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Excellent place to relax and grab an exquisite bite prepared by the gourmet chef. Highly recommend for breakfast, brunch or dinner. In addition to main indoor seating area, they have a large enclosed heated porch which is pet-friendly: a huge plus for us. They will bring your dogs water at the same time as they bring it to you. The menu is awesome and they have happy hour as well.
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Porch Cafe
1625 E Beach DrExcellent place to relax and grab an exquisite bite prepared by the gourmet chef. Highly recommend for breakfast, brunch or dinner. In addition to main indoor seating area, they have a large enclosed heated porch which is pet-friendly: a huge plus for us. They will bring your dogs water at the same time as they bring it to you. The menu is awesome and they have happy hour as well.
Several of our guests really enjoyed this place for coffee and dessert
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MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StSeveral of our guests really enjoyed this place for coffee and dessert
Several guests recommend this place as the best ice-cream on The Island
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Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice StSeveral guests recommend this place as the best ice-cream on The Island
Rainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall BlvdGreat place to go with the kids. Traditional menu
A local brewery in Galveston area featuring onsite tap room showcasing classic beer styles from around the world! Tap room open 7 days a week. https://galvestonislandbrewing.com/
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Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart RdA local brewery in Galveston area featuring onsite tap room showcasing classic beer styles from around the world! Tap room open 7 days a week. https://galvestonislandbrewing.com/
Beerfoot Brewery is your stop for fantastic craft beers while looking out on Galveston’s historic Seawall Boulevard! Combining a one-of-a-kind venue with the latest in specialty beers, Beerfoot is THE place to enjoy beer of all kinds.
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Beerfoot Beach Bar
2816 Avenue R 1/2Beerfoot Brewery is your stop for fantastic craft beers while looking out on Galveston’s historic Seawall Boulevard! Combining a one-of-a-kind venue with the latest in specialty beers, Beerfoot is THE place to enjoy beer of all kinds.
PattyCakes Bakery
704 14th StGreat place for a sweet treat
The best Italian restaurant not only in Galveston but probably in Houston. Most certainly on par with best Italian restaurants we visited in Rome and other parts of Italy and not easy to find nowadays in touristy destinations. A combination of small family-owned feel, everything made from scratch delicious foods with great service, ambiance and great wine selections. The prices are also very good.
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Trattoria La Vigna
412 20th StThe best Italian restaurant not only in Galveston but probably in Houston. Most certainly on par with best Italian restaurants we visited in Rome and other parts of Italy and not easy to find nowadays in touristy destinations. A combination of small family-owned feel, everything made from scratch delicious foods with great service, ambiance and great wine selections. The prices are also very good.
This place is called Pariah Coffee and is located on San Luis pass. The best coffee on the island and for true coffee connoisseurs. They even have pour over Geisha brew but also traditional lattes, cappuccino and other brew varieties. Once we learned of this place we only go there for a good cup of coffee.
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Je Mocha Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
16708 Termini-San Luis Pass RdThis place is called Pariah Coffee and is located on San Luis pass. The best coffee on the island and for true coffee connoisseurs. They even have pour over Geisha brew but also traditional lattes, cappuccino and other brew varieties. Once we learned of this place we only go there for a good cup of coffee.
Sugar & Rye
Great brunch and cocktails. Tasty food and good outdoor patio. Recommend to try.
Sightseeing
No trip to Galveston Island is complete without visiting the Historic Downtown, Strand & Seaport. Once known as the "Wall Street of the Southwest", Galveston's famed avenue, The Strand, anchors the historic downtown. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its outstanding collection of 19th century architecture, today The Strand is the heart of a vibrant downtown and waterfront offering shopping, dining, museums, entertainment, accommodations and nightlife. Wear your walking shoes, because the 70+block historic downtown has much more to offer beyond The Strand, and it's all within walking distance!
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Strand Street
The StrandNo trip to Galveston Island is complete without visiting the Historic Downtown, Strand & Seaport. Once known as the "Wall Street of the Southwest", Galveston's famed avenue, The Strand, anchors the historic downtown. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its outstanding collection of 19th century architecture, today The Strand is the heart of a vibrant downtown and waterfront offering shopping, dining, museums, entertainment, accommodations and nightlife. Wear your walking shoes, because the 70+block historic downtown has much more to offer beyond The Strand, and it's all within walking distance!
http://www.moodymansion.org/ The Moody Mansion, also known as the Willis-Moody Mansion, is a historic residential building in Galveston, Texas located at 2618 Broadway Street. The thirty-one room Romanesque mansion was completed in 1895. Guests can embark on a self-guided audio tour or "behind the scenes" an hour-long tour offered on Fri-Sun at 4 p.m.
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Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue Jhttp://www.moodymansion.org/ The Moody Mansion, also known as the Willis-Moody Mansion, is a historic residential building in Galveston, Texas located at 2618 Broadway Street. The thirty-one room Romanesque mansion was completed in 1895. Guests can embark on a self-guided audio tour or "behind the scenes" an hour-long tour offered on Fri-Sun at 4 p.m.
The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate 19,082 square feet Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. Architectural historians list the Bishop’s Palace (Gresham House) as one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country. The Bishop’s Palace audio tour allows visitors to see historical images not previously seen, on a handheld screen.
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Palacio del Obispo
1402 Broadway Avenue JThe Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate 19,082 square feet Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. Architectural historians list the Bishop’s Palace (Gresham House) as one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country. The Bishop’s Palace audio tour allows visitors to see historical images not previously seen, on a handheld screen.
Ranked #1 of "things to do in Galveston" on Trip Advisor. Take a trip on the Ferry between Galveston and The Bolivar Peninsula. The ride is free and you will have a great chance of seeing dolphins playing (more than on a dolphin tour!), the pelicans and other birds. You can drive your car onto the Ferry, park and walk around as it sails. It is fun to watch other cars drive on and off.
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Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
Galveston - Bolivar FerryRanked #1 of "things to do in Galveston" on Trip Advisor. Take a trip on the Ferry between Galveston and The Bolivar Peninsula. The ride is free and you will have a great chance of seeing dolphins playing (more than on a dolphin tour!), the pelicans and other birds. You can drive your car onto the Ferry, park and walk around as it sails. It is fun to watch other cars drive on and off.
Parks & Nature
Nice quiet beach in off season. Great place for sunrise pics! Hopping joint during the summer! You can drive onto the beach. The biggest in the Lone Star state, this popular beach features outdoor concerts, special events and other activities for people of all ages. And unlike most public beaches, East Beach allows the consumption of alcohol.
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East Beach
Seawall BlvdNice quiet beach in off season. Great place for sunrise pics! Hopping joint during the summer! You can drive onto the beach. The biggest in the Lone Star state, this popular beach features outdoor concerts, special events and other activities for people of all ages. And unlike most public beaches, East Beach allows the consumption of alcohol.
Families are the focus at this popular, amenities-rich beach park, where volleyball, sandcastle competitions, concerts and other family-oriented activities are the norm all summer long. If you are rather seeking peace and quiet - this is not a place for you.
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Playa Stewart
401 Seawall BlvdFamilies are the focus at this popular, amenities-rich beach park, where volleyball, sandcastle competitions, concerts and other family-oriented activities are the norm all summer long. If you are rather seeking peace and quiet - this is not a place for you.
Seawolf Park is located on Pelican Island, just north of Galveston. The Park is a memorial to USS Seawolf, a United States Navy Sargo-class submarine mistakenly sunk by U.S. Navy forces in 1944 during World War II. The park offers one of the island’s most popular fishing piers, beach, picnic sites and a playground. The park is also home to tourist attractions, including the WWII submarine the USS Cavalla and one of only three destroyer escorts in the world, the USS Stewart. The remains of the WWI tanker S.S. Selma, the largest concrete ship constructed, can be seen northwest of the park's fishing pier.
Seawolf Parkway
Seawolf ParkwaySeawolf Park is located on Pelican Island, just north of Galveston. The Park is a memorial to USS Seawolf, a United States Navy Sargo-class submarine mistakenly sunk by U.S. Navy forces in 1944 during World War II. The park offers one of the island’s most popular fishing piers, beach, picnic sites and a playground. The park is also home to tourist attractions, including the WWII submarine the USS Cavalla and one of only three destroyer escorts in the world, the USS Stewart. The remains of the WWI tanker S.S. Selma, the largest concrete ship constructed, can be seen northwest of the park's fishing pier.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island A Place of Refuge: You can swim, fish, picnic, bird watch, hike, mountain bike, paddle, camp, geocache, study nature or just relax! Fish in the bay area or beach-side. They have canoe/kayak launches and a fish cleaning station. Remember, you do not need a fishing license to fish from shore in a state park. Hike or bike four miles of trails through the park’s varied habitats. Stop at the observation platform or photo blinds, and and stroll boardwalks over dunes and marshes.Paddle one or all of the paddling trails (bring your own kayak)
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Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island A Place of Refuge: You can swim, fish, picnic, bird watch, hike, mountain bike, paddle, camp, geocache, study nature or just relax! Fish in the bay area or beach-side. They have canoe/kayak launches and a fish cleaning station. Remember, you do not need a fishing license to fish from shore in a state park. Hike or bike four miles of trails through the park’s varied habitats. Stop at the observation platform or photo blinds, and and stroll boardwalks over dunes and marshes.Paddle one or all of the paddling trails (bring your own kayak)
Palm Beach is a landscaped white sand beach with freshwater lagoons, a lazy river, tower slides, and splash pad play area for children. The artificial beach is made with white sand and is situated in the Galveston Bay in Moody Gardens
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Palm Beach At Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdPalm Beach is a landscaped white sand beach with freshwater lagoons, a lazy river, tower slides, and splash pad play area for children. The artificial beach is made with white sand and is situated in the Galveston Bay in Moody Gardens
Arts & Culture
http://www.galvestonrrmuseum.com/ This interesting museum has a variety of exhibits, including place settings used in dining cars, model trains, signs, and a large collection of engines and train cars. Part of the museum is the old Galveston train station. The large collection of train cars includes diesel and steam engines, passenger cars, cabooses and freight cars. Some of the engines and cars are in great condition, some look like they were just taken out of service, and some could use some restoration. You can climb on and / or walk through quite a few of the train cars. Great way to spend a few hours!
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Museo del Ferrocarril de Galveston
2602 Santa Fe Plhttp://www.galvestonrrmuseum.com/ This interesting museum has a variety of exhibits, including place settings used in dining cars, model trains, signs, and a large collection of engines and train cars. Part of the museum is the old Galveston train station. The large collection of train cars includes diesel and steam engines, passenger cars, cabooses and freight cars. Some of the engines and cars are in great condition, some look like they were just taken out of service, and some could use some restoration. You can climb on and / or walk through quite a few of the train cars. Great way to spend a few hours!
If you love the Southwest, you will love this wonderful collection that is the history of this area. The Bryan Museum, located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home, houses one of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West. Assembled by J.P. and Mary Jon Bryan, the collection spans more than 12,000 years, with pieces ranging from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to modern twenty-first century objects. The Museum presents a chronological history of Texas and the American West with a special emphasis on the Spanish influences in the region.
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The Bryan Museum
1315 21st StIf you love the Southwest, you will love this wonderful collection that is the history of this area. The Bryan Museum, located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home, houses one of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West. Assembled by J.P. and Mary Jon Bryan, the collection spans more than 12,000 years, with pieces ranging from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to modern twenty-first century objects. The Museum presents a chronological history of Texas and the American West with a special emphasis on the Spanish influences in the region.
The Grand is one of the few remaining theaters of its era in Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As further recognition of its importance to the citizens of Texas, in 1993 the 73rd Texas Legislature proclaimed The Grand “The Official Opera House of Texas“. Imagine a saloon complete with piano player and a bar filled with gold diggers, rail workers, chorus girls, and cowboys. Add some comedy, dance, music, and whiskey fumes, and you get a fun-filled spectacle with a breathtaking finale! So saddle-up for this action-packed theatrical thrill-ride at The Grand 1894 Opera House! See http://www.thegrand.com/ for the schedule of performances.
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Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StThe Grand is one of the few remaining theaters of its era in Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As further recognition of its importance to the citizens of Texas, in 1993 the 73rd Texas Legislature proclaimed The Grand “The Official Opera House of Texas“. Imagine a saloon complete with piano player and a bar filled with gold diggers, rail workers, chorus girls, and cowboys. Add some comedy, dance, music, and whiskey fumes, and you get a fun-filled spectacle with a breathtaking finale! So saddle-up for this action-packed theatrical thrill-ride at The Grand 1894 Opera House! See http://www.thegrand.com/ for the schedule of performances.
https://www.galveston.com/texasseaportmuseum/ The tall ship Elissa is a three-masted barque. She is currently moored in Galveston, Texas, and is one of the oldest ships sailing today. Launched in 1877, she is now a museum ship at the Texas Seaport Museum
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Puerto histórico de Galveston - Hogar del barco alto ELISSA de 1877
8https://www.galveston.com/texasseaportmuseum/ The tall ship Elissa is a three-masted barque. She is currently moored in Galveston, Texas, and is one of the oldest ships sailing today. Launched in 1877, she is now a museum ship at the Texas Seaport Museum
http://www.oceanstaroec.com/ The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum is a museum dedicated to the offshore oil and gas industry. Located next to the Strand National Historic Landmark District, the museum is housed on a retired jackup drilling rig. The museum features three floors of models and interactive displays illustrating the story of offshore oil and gas from seismic technology to exploration and production. Scale models of production platforms, actual drill bits and remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) as well as videos and exhibits explain drilling, geology, seismic, well servicing and production. Great for older children and very educational for all ages.
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Plataforma petrolera y museo Ocean Star Offshore
2002 Wharf Rdhttp://www.oceanstaroec.com/ The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum is a museum dedicated to the offshore oil and gas industry. Located next to the Strand National Historic Landmark District, the museum is housed on a retired jackup drilling rig. The museum features three floors of models and interactive displays illustrating the story of offshore oil and gas from seismic technology to exploration and production. Scale models of production platforms, actual drill bits and remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) as well as videos and exhibits explain drilling, geology, seismic, well servicing and production. Great for older children and very educational for all ages.
What a wonderful idea to turn a tragic loss of beautiful stately old trees due to hurricane into works of art for all of us to enjoy and enable the turning of some of the bad memories of the terrible destruction of a hurricane into something good.
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Tree Sculptures Galveston, Tx
14603 Fonmeadow DrWhat a wonderful idea to turn a tragic loss of beautiful stately old trees due to hurricane into works of art for all of us to enjoy and enable the turning of some of the bad memories of the terrible destruction of a hurricane into something good.
Entertainment & Activities
The Pier 21 Theater features the following 3 presentations (documentaries on wide screen - excellent glimpse into Galveston's rich history! Highly recommend): THE GREAT STORM, the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. The new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary. THE PIRATE ISLAND OF JEAN LAFFITE and GALVESTON-GATEWAY ON THE GULF
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Pier 21
Pier 21The Pier 21 Theater features the following 3 presentations (documentaries on wide screen - excellent glimpse into Galveston's rich history! Highly recommend): THE GREAT STORM, the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston Island on Sept. 8. This documentary shares the personal stories of survivors and the recovery of Galveston following the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. The new HD version shows incredible detail and clarity in the black and white photos taken after the disaster and used in the documentary. THE PIRATE ISLAND OF JEAN LAFFITE and GALVESTON-GATEWAY ON THE GULF
Water amusement park with outdoor attractions open seasonally & heated indoor park open year-round. Free parking. Picnics welcome. A one-mile river connects three distinct sections of Schlitterbahn in Galveston. The water park is home to four high thrill speed slides including Rohr!, Cliffhanger, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide. Surfenburg has raft rides and water coasters with great picnic pavilions and the Tiki Tikes Kids Area for kids of all ages. The world's TALLEST water coaster MASSIV Monster Blaster can be found in Blastenhoff with a wave pool - Shipwreck Harbor, and swim up bar.Rides: Dragon Blaster, Bahnzai Pipeline, Cliffhanger Speed Slides, Faust & Furious, Tempest
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Parque acuático Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdWater amusement park with outdoor attractions open seasonally & heated indoor park open year-round. Free parking. Picnics welcome. A one-mile river connects three distinct sections of Schlitterbahn in Galveston. The water park is home to four high thrill speed slides including Rohr!, Cliffhanger, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide. Surfenburg has raft rides and water coasters with great picnic pavilions and the Tiki Tikes Kids Area for kids of all ages. The world's TALLEST water coaster MASSIV Monster Blaster can be found in Blastenhoff with a wave pool - Shipwreck Harbor, and swim up bar.Rides: Dragon Blaster, Bahnzai Pipeline, Cliffhanger Speed Slides, Faust & Furious, Tempest
www.pleasurepier.com Pleasure Pier is one of the few spots in the world that has this many rides over the water! You’ll be flying over guests on the Pier, soaring over the Gulf of Mexico and anticipating your next ride! And you can have your dining on the Pier as well: No matter what you're craving, the Pleasure Pier has food choices for the whole family. Take your pick of everything from world-famous Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. to more traditional choices like burgers, pizza and sweet treats! Also many great restaurants right across the road, i.e. Fishtales and it's famous home-made ice cream of over 30 unique flavors.
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Muelle de Placer Histórico de la Isla Galveston
2501 Seawall Blvdwww.pleasurepier.com Pleasure Pier is one of the few spots in the world that has this many rides over the water! You’ll be flying over guests on the Pier, soaring over the Gulf of Mexico and anticipating your next ride! And you can have your dining on the Pier as well: No matter what you're craving, the Pleasure Pier has food choices for the whole family. Take your pick of everything from world-famous Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. to more traditional choices like burgers, pizza and sweet treats! Also many great restaurants right across the road, i.e. Fishtales and it's famous home-made ice cream of over 30 unique flavors.
http://www.moodygardens.com/ Moody Gardens features three main pyramid attractions: the Aquarium Pyramid, which is one of the largest in the region and holds many species of fish and other marine animals; the Rainforest Pyramid, which contains tropical plants, animals, birds, butterflies, reptiles, and other rainforest animals including free-roaming monkeys and two-toed sloths; and the Discovery Pyramid, which focuses on science-oriented exhibits and activities. Another major attraction is the Zip Line and Ropes Course featuring the tallest steel ropes course on the Gulf Coast. Moody Gardens also has a RideFilm Theater with motion-based pod seating and the largest screen in TX.
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Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvdhttp://www.moodygardens.com/ Moody Gardens features three main pyramid attractions: the Aquarium Pyramid, which is one of the largest in the region and holds many species of fish and other marine animals; the Rainforest Pyramid, which contains tropical plants, animals, birds, butterflies, reptiles, and other rainforest animals including free-roaming monkeys and two-toed sloths; and the Discovery Pyramid, which focuses on science-oriented exhibits and activities. Another major attraction is the Zip Line and Ropes Course featuring the tallest steel ropes course on the Gulf Coast. Moody Gardens also has a RideFilm Theater with motion-based pod seating and the largest screen in TX.
Everything Else
Cruise departure area - come to look at majestic ships or plan your cruise out of Galveston port and stay a few days to explore the city!
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Terminal de cruceros 1 del puerto de Galveston
2502 Harborside DrCruise departure area - come to look at majestic ships or plan your cruise out of Galveston port and stay a few days to explore the city!