Historic Downtown Galveston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Historic Downtown Galveston
Photo provided by Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun

Popular places to visit

Texas Seaport Museum

Texas Seaport Museum

You can study the exhibits at Texas Seaport Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Texas Seaport Museum

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Port of Galveston

Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Galveston

Pier 21

Find out about the history of Galveston when you spend time at Pier 21. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

Pier 21

Strand Theatre

Enjoy a show at Strand Theatre, a popular theatre in Galveston. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

Strand Theatre

Grand 1894 Opera House

Enjoy a performance at Grand 1894 Opera House, a popular theatre in Galveston. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Grand 1894 Opera House

Activities

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

NZ$40
per adult
Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of Galveston's past.

Galveston Ghost Tour

NZ$55
per adult
Galveston Ghost Tour
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

NZ$49
per adult
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

NZ$31
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

NZ$60
per adult
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour
Segway Galveston Ghost tour

Haunted Legends: Segway Ghost Tour

NZ$129
per adult
Haunted Legends: Segway Ghost Tour
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Galveston Hotel Deals

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

3 out of 5
28 Pier 21, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$240 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$240
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,760 reviews)
"The continental breakfast is always good and just hits the spot!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21
The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$378 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$378
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Please change your toilet tissue brand! For the price of a room, we deserve a better quality!"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$96 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$96
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (3,573 reviews)
"Staff was great. Breakfast was hot and good. Bed slept well. Coffee and water all day. Older, but cheap and by beach and Kroger and excellent restaurant named doc holidays."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$111 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$111
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,653 reviews)
"We had a good view of the beach as well as the pool, this was our 2nd time staying, I was very disappointed the first time we stayed last year. However, we decided to stay again because we love this location. This time was way more pleasant! They have upgraded the flooring, furniture, paint and the ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Galveston Beach Hotel
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$543 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
NZ$543
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,086 reviews)
"Loved it. Much nicer than photos, if you can believe that! Will return."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$235 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$235
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,919 reviews)
"Love this place"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Galveston

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Strand Historic District

Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal or Port of Galveston while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Strand Historic District
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East End

If you're spending some time in East End, East End Historic District and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

East End
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San Jacinto

While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and The Bryan Museum.

San Jacinto
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Kempner Park

While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and Silk Stocking Historic District.

Kempner Park
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Fort Crockett

While Fort Crockett may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Port of Galveston.

Fort Crockett
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East Beach

While East Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galveston Seawall and Stewart Beach.

East Beach

Historic Downtown Galveston Travel Guide

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