Thinfs to do!

Galveston's Historic Strand District, or The Strand, is the heart of the island and a great place to shop, dine and be entertained.The Strand is a National Historic Landmark that harkens back to Galveston's heyday in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many of the buildings here are more than a century old, stunning in their detail and craftsmanship. Storefronts here are a mix of antique shops, art galleries, souvenir shops and more. The Strand is also home to an assortment of restaurants, from Mexican to seafood. 

Magic Carpet Golf has been wowing kids and families for years. Featuring two colorful, fun-filled 18-hole courses for your enjoyment, Magic Carpet Golf is loaded with animated twists, turns, and trickery that’ll keep you entertained for hours.

Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops.

Discover Moody Gardens on beautiful Galveston Island, Texas—a top-rated family attraction and public, non-profit destination. Explore unforgettable adventures in the Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, Discovery Museum, and more. With a focus on conservation, education, research, and rehabilitation, Moody Gardens combines fun and purpose for all ages.

Located on Galveston's Pelican Island, Seawolf Park boasts one of the island's most popular fishing piers and picnic sites. The park also features a playground for the kids and plenty of tourist attractions, including the WWII submarine, the USS Cavalla, and one of only three destroyer escorts, the USS Stewart. The remains of the WWI tanker S.S. Selma, the largest concrete ship constructed, can be seen northwest of Seawolf Park's fishing pier.

Rivers connect for a mile of fun through three distinct park sections at Schlitterbahn Galveston. The waterpark is a thrill seekers paradise with high thrill speed slides including Rohr!, MASSIV, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide. Each section has raft rides, pools and water coasters with great picnic pavilions and pint sized water playgrounds for kids of all ages. If you are looking for a way to cool off or fun things to do in Galveston, we have the hottest, coolest rides around.