Galveston Island Travel
Galveston Island Overview
Galveston is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf coast in the United States. The entire island, with the exception of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston. The island enjoys a semi-tropical climate with averaging 57 degrees in winter and 81 in summer months. The island has a mild climate that anytime of the year is great for a visit.
Galveston Island Main Attractions
The rich history of Texas' royalty and modern beach bums can be found around everywhere in Galveston. This makes the island famous for the tourists. This is the island where you can find most of the oldest surviving architecture in the state, as well as some of the most varied. There are lighthouses to haunted graveyards that keep you busy and highlighted in many tours.
While you're heading south, take a stroll and check out the abandoned water park 'Aqua Arena', now a converted RV park. Another great place to visit is 'The Pyramids.' These are Moody Gardens glass pyramid house, an aquarium, a tropical rain forest, a butterfly preserve, IMax theaters, and so much more. Last, but not the least, just right next door is the old Flight Museum.
Galveston Island Activities
The fun just never stops in Galveston. Just alongside the million of beach house is the pristine coast of the island. This is where you can have most of the fun, relaxation, and soul searching you needed to overcome the stress of the big city and your job. Wrap up your visit by shark fishing! The Gulf of Mexico is home to some of the hardest fighting Hammerheads and Bull Sharks you will ever find, and the Shark Steaks are divine.
Galveston Island Accommodation & Dining
Accommodations are anywhere in Galveston. The fact that the major business in the island is connected to tourism, lodging is never left out. The range of it is huge. You can stretch your budget with the cheapest to even exclusive accommodations found in the island. For being a sub-tropical island destination, you can expect for the high end delightfulness of the seafood serve in many of the restaurants in Galveston. Enjoy even other international cuisines in the island like Mexican food.
Galveston Island Shopping & Nightlife
If that's not enough for you, have a taste of the loud and exciting nightlife of Galveston. There are numerous bars, cafes, clubs and even casinos where you can enjoy the after hour of the island. It could be better when you're having a good time, spending the night with your friends and love one with the exciting culture of Galveston's nightlife. Galveston also offers a unique shopping experience with the unique shops you can find. One example of the right place to search is the district of Strand. It is historical district where you can find the out-of-this-world shops.
Getting To & Around Galveston Island
When having a flight, you can have a private or chartered flight to the only airport in Galveston, the Scholes International Airport. You can also have the closest commercial airports to Galveston, William P. Hobby Airport and George International Airport. By boat, Galveston Island Ferry is a free service that regularly runs between the island and Port Bolivar.
