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Galveston Family Travel Tips

By Meagan Francis
  • Board the tall ship Elissa to experience what life was like sailing the open seas in 1886.
  • Take in a 3D IMAX show, learn about underwater life, walk through a rainforest, and frolic in a lagoon at Moody Gardens.
  • Speed down the Loopy Luge or surf the Boogie Bahn at Schlitterbahn Water Park.

Family Overview: Galveston, Texas

By Meagan Francis
Located on the Gulf of Mexico, just 50 miles south of Houston, Galveston is a barrier reef island with a rich and interesting history. Today, Galveston is well known as a popular tourist attraction, boasting 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches, historic architecture, cultural institutions, and beautiful weather year-round (the average low is 57 degrees and the average high 81 degrees). It also has attractions like Moody Gardens, a theme park/entertainment complex featuring an aquarium, science center, IMAX theater and more. You can also take the kids to Schlitterbahn, a huge indoor/outdoor water park. Read More

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Hotels

from: $45

Quality Inn & Suites

5924 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77551 Map

Distance: 2.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Casa del Mar

6102 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77551 Map

Distance: 3.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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4.0
from: $70

Inn at the Waterpark

2525 Jones Drive
Galveston, TX 77554 Map

Distance: 3.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Texas Seaport Museum and Elissa

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Pier 21, Number 8
Galveston, Texas 77550

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)
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Moody Gardens

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1 Hope Blvd
Galveston, Texas

Distance: 3.8 mi. (from destination center)

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Moody Gardens, an education/entertainment museum, is easily recognizable for its three large... Read More

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Schlitterbahn Galveston Water Park

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2026 Lockheed
Galveston, Texas

Distance: 3.9 mi. (from destination center)

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This recent addition to Galveston's attractions comes from the central Texas town of New... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Galveston

Distance (mi.)
Houston Hobby Airport 38.7 map
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport 57.1 map
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport 183.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Galveston

Distance (mi.)
Beaumont Jefferson County Airport 68.4 map
Lake Charles Municipal Airport 110.5 map
College Station Easterwood Field 129.3 map

Flight Deals to Galveston

Originating From
Washington, DC (WAS) to Houston (HOU) $172
Tampa (TPA) to Houston (HOU) $177
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston (HOU) $177
Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (HOU) $179
Orlando (ORL) to Houston (HOU) $182

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