6 days in Galveston Itinerary

An old colonial city and a busy cruise ship port less than an hour's drive from Houston, Galveston sits on Galveston Island and serves as a popular vacation destination for both domestic and international travelers.

Change things up with these side-trips from Galveston: Kemah (Kemah Boardwalk & Boardwalk Beast). There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Moody Gardens, take an in-depth tour of Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, learn about all things military at Galveston Naval Museum, and get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Galveston trip site.

In June, daytime highs in Galveston are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 78°F.