
Galveston Texas Top Attractions
Whether you’re a foodie, an adventurer, an art lover, or a history connoisseur, there are plenty of things to do near our waterfront Galveston hotel. Take a tour of Bishop's Palace, a Victorian-era mansion that's in the National Register of Historic Places, for its spectacular architecture. Increase your knowledge of the oil and gas industry at the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum. Experience one of five unique harbor excursions and catch a glimpse of a dolphin. Catch a documentary film at Pier 21 Theater and learn about the history of Galveston.
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Pier 21 Theater
2100 Harborside Dr | 102 feet
(409) 763-8808History reigns supreme daily at Pier 21 Theater via three short documentaries. Topics include the 1900 hurricane that destroyed Galveston Island, immigration, and the area's pirate past.
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Pier 21
2100 Harborside Dr | 246 feet
(409) 763-5806As one of the hottest Galveston attractions, Pier 21 offers jet boating tours through Suntime Water Sports, harbor tours, history at Pier 21 Theatre, and touring fun at the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa and Ocean Star Offshore Oil Rig Museum.
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Texas Seaport Museum
2200 Harborside Dr | 246 feet
(409) 763-1877The tall ship Elissa is a three-masted barque. Launched in 1877, she is now on view at one the most popular Galveston museums, the Texas Seaport Museum. She was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990.
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Harbor Excursions
From exhilarating jet boat rides to romantic sunset tours, there are plenty of unforgettable Galveston cruises to experience the harbor.
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Ocean Star Offshore Oil Rig & Museum
2002 Wharf Rd | 0.2 miles
(409) 766-7827Located on a former jack-up drilling rig, this all-inclusive oil and gas industry museum delivers three floors of interactive exhibits, production platform models and authentic equipment.
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Public Fishing Tours
Whether you’re looking to charter your own private boat or be guided on a one-of-a-kind fishing excursion, Galveston offers a variety of tours and charters for the whole family. Check out some of the area’s most popular fishing charters.
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UTMB Galveston
301 University Blvd | 1.3 miles
(409) 772-1011The oldest medical school in Texas is home to four schools, a major medical library
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Bishop’s Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue J | 1.1 miles
(409) 762-2475Tour this classic Victorian-era home of Walter Gresham, a Civil War Colonel, and his wife and their nine children. Highlights range from stunning stained glass to decorative plaster ceilings.
Sister Property Activities
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Fitness Classes
Join in a complimentary workout at Hotel Galvez & Spa! Morning Vinyasa Yoga at 9 a.m. or High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) at 10:15 a.m., weather permitting Thursday, Friday & Saturday. The hotel provides the workout mats and participants are encouraged to bring water. Fitness classes are complimentary to current in-house Hotel Galvez and Harbor House Hotel guests. Open to non-guests and locals for $10 drop-in fee.
All participants should arrive 10 minutes prior to their workout at The Spa at Hotel Galvez. For additional information, call 409.515.2100.
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Sunday Brunch
Reserve your seat at Sunday Brunch at Hotel Galvez & Spa (voted top 100 in the United States). Hotel Galvez & Spa is our sister property. Served weekly, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Advance reservations are recommended.
Call 409.515.2145 or book via OpenTable.
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Spa at Hotel Galvez
Schedule your appointment at the award-winning Spa at Hotel Galvez. Call 409.515.2100 to schedule your appointment.