Old Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Central
Popular places to visit
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.
Galveston Seawall
You can learn about the local history of Galveston when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Port of Galveston
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Ride the thrilling swings over the Gulf of Mexico and browse the shops and restaurants on this fun and scenic pier.
Moody Gardens
For a day away from the city, head to the sand, slides and towering pyramids of Moody Bay where you can immerse yourself in the world’s oceans and rainforests.
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Enjoy a day twisting and turning on water slides or just relax in a pool with a swim-up bar at this popular water park.
Activities
Galveston Sunset Tour – Sophisticated Adult Cruise
Moody Gardens One Day Value Pass
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Our pick of the best Old Central Hotel Deals
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
We enjoyed our stay at Moody Gardens Friday through Sunday. We were there for Showtime Internationals Competition weekend. Moody Gardens was also hosting Ironman. There was plenty parking, everything was clean from lobby to poolside. Staff was very helpful and friendly. We had lunch at the Cafe the ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
First they charge 15.00 a day for parking which you are never told about untill you see it on your final invoice. The key card didn't work on the door so it had to be changed out that took 30mins. The biscuits at the breakfast were rock hard . The beds were comfortable The room balcony was nice
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
They give a room when we got there it wasnt ready so i had to come back to front desk and wait to get it clean also i booked for 4 person and the room had only 1 king bed, about the pool it was full then i had to pay for a cabans they charge $380 for for half day nothing inluided i did not mentioned ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Room was a bit noisy bc it overlooked the pool, and the elevator was right next to us and made really annoying sounds- but everything else was pretty perfect!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
Beautiful hotel! Clean, nostalgic, stunning
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Gaido's Seaside Inn
Great place to stay across from the ocean.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Central
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.
Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
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 Seawall Beach and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.
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 Strand Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and East End Historic District.
