Guidebook for Area Around our Home
Sightseeing
LeFitte's Grove: In 1870, Pirate Jean LaFitte established a fort and headquartered here while preying on ships in the gulf. His men fought Karankawa indians here in the "Battle of Three Trees."
13637 Stewart Rd
13637 Stewart RoadLeFitte's Grove: In 1870, Pirate Jean LaFitte established a fort and headquartered here while preying on ships in the gulf. His men fought Karankawa indians here in the "Battle of Three Trees."
One of 5 largest railroad museums in the country. Model trains, steam engines and even kiddie train rides on weekends.
140 locals recommend
Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlOne of 5 largest railroad museums in the country. Model trains, steam engines and even kiddie train rides on weekends.
It is free and you could stay in your car if you'd like. But I would take some bread & feed the birds off the back of the ferry. Look for dolphins! Not much to do on Bolivar so we just usually turn around and come right back.
35 locals recommend
Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
Galveston - Bolivar FerryIt is free and you could stay in your car if you'd like. But I would take some bread & feed the birds off the back of the ferry. Look for dolphins! Not much to do on Bolivar so we just usually turn around and come right back.
Entertainment & Activities
Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid and Discovery Pyramid. Three different adventures. IMAX, ropes course, other attractions. Great rainy day destination.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdAquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid and Discovery Pyramid. Three different adventures. IMAX, ropes course, other attractions. Great rainy day destination.
Great Rides! In the summer it gets hot on the pier. Go early for a few hours, stamp hand and come back after sunset. (check hours) If you stay, you can step out for lunch across the street at Wendy's.
662 locals recommend
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdGreat Rides! In the summer it gets hot on the pier. Go early for a few hours, stamp hand and come back after sunset. (check hours) If you stay, you can step out for lunch across the street at Wendy's.
Old time candy store that is a Must-Do when you visit the strand. Ice creams and fudge! Cases and cases of confections. They sometimes pull taffy on weekends around 1:30 or 2:00. Worth seeing!
163 locals recommend
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StOld time candy store that is a Must-Do when you visit the strand. Ice creams and fudge! Cases and cases of confections. They sometimes pull taffy on weekends around 1:30 or 2:00. Worth seeing!
Food Scene
Fantastic Food. Absolute favorite casual restaurant on the island. Check out "Patty Cakes" across the street for dessert. Owners' daughter Patty owns that one.
213 locals recommend
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StFantastic Food. Absolute favorite casual restaurant on the island. Check out "Patty Cakes" across the street for dessert. Owners' daughter Patty owns that one.
Fantastic location and if you have kids, the $5 Kids burger meal is a great deal for this view.
327 locals recommend
The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdFantastic location and if you have kids, the $5 Kids burger meal is a great deal for this view.
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OGood food! http://www.shrimpnstuff.com/
Cheap Pizza if you're feeding a lot of folks. This street also has McDonald's & lots of other fast food options.
Little Caesars Pizza
2806 61st StreetCheap Pizza if you're feeding a lot of folks. This street also has McDonald's & lots of other fast food options.
The pizza is pricey but really good and right around the corner from the townhouse.
61 locals recommend
Mario's Pizza
13708 Termini-San Luis Pass RdThe pizza is pricey but really good and right around the corner from the townhouse.
Nearby Beaches
Our FAVORITE spot! The dead end streets offer nice beaches but no facilities. There are no cars on this beach. You can park on the street and walk over the dunes as long as you don't block a driveway.
4223 Fiddler Crab Ln
4223 Fiddler Crab LaneOur FAVORITE spot! The dead end streets offer nice beaches but no facilities. There are no cars on this beach. You can park on the street and walk over the dunes as long as you don't block a driveway.
There is sometimes a $10 fee for this drive-on beach. It is a small pocket beach that is very close if you want to keep your car with you on the beach.
4021 11 Mile Rd
4021 11 Mile RoadThere is sometimes a $10 fee for this drive-on beach. It is a small pocket beach that is very close if you want to keep your car with you on the beach.
Stand where Cabeza de Vaca, the first European settler to set foot in Texas, washed ashore in 1528. The state park has picnic tables, a nature center and a driving tour map with points of interest.
104 locals recommend
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005Stand where Cabeza de Vaca, the first European settler to set foot in Texas, washed ashore in 1528. The state park has picnic tables, a nature center and a driving tour map with points of interest.
Groceries & Supplies
Walmart Supercenter
6702 Seawall BlvdDollar General
14322 Termini-San Luis Pass RdSUPER close! Groceries (limited variety), toiletries, etc.
Full grocery store, closer than Walmart or others back on the Seawall. (FYI: Prices are higher than Walmart.)
112 locals recommend
Seven Seas Grocery
17523 Termini-San Luis Pass RdFull grocery store, closer than Walmart or others back on the Seawall. (FYI: Prices are higher than Walmart.)