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Galveston

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The Oleander City

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. Named after an early colonial administrator, the city served as a major naval port during the Texas Revolution of 1835, and later became the capital of the short-lived Republic of Texas. Today, the city of about 50,000 boasts a thriving economy centered on the tourism, healthcare, shipping, and financial industries. Home to one of the country's largest collections of well-preserved 19th-century buildings, the city includes over 60 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Galveston is in Galveston Island. Customize your holiday with our United States trip itinerary builder to create an adventure that suits you.

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Best things to do in Galveston

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Kid Friendly Attractions

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark

Dolphin & Whale Watching

Side Trips

Kemah Boardwalk

Railean Rum Distillery

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Texas City Museum

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Museums

Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum

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Galveston Railroad Museum

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Galveston Naval Museum

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Hidden Gems

East End Historic District

Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier

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Galveston Island State Park

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Beaches

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El Jardin Del Mar

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Galveston Pocket Park 2

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Where to stay in Galveston

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When choosing accommodations in Galveston, remember that the closer you stay to the water, the more you are likely to pay. Top prices usually get you a spacious room packed with modern amenities plus sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico. You can save a bundle by staying away from the city's popular beachfront. If your home away from home is on wheels, consider one of Galveston's RV parks and resorts.

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