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Fun Things To Do In Galveston...

Mardi Gras- The dates for Galveston's historic 2010
celebration are February 5-16.  For more info go to...
www.mardigrasgalveston.com 

SchlitterBahn Waterpark- Located near Moody
Gardens, Schlitterbahn draws 100,000+ tourist every year.
Just a 15 minute drive, you'll have a great time in this popular
area attraction.  Click here for additional info

Moody Gardens- The easily recognizable glass pyramids
on your right as you enter Galveston house several days worth
of unique entertainment.   Don't miss any part of this creative
entertainment destination.   Moody Gardens

The Grand Opera House- restored to its original beauty
 and magnificence, the "official Opera House of Texas" is a
Victorian-era theater for the performing arts.  Well known
nationally for it's performance quality,  you and your family will
enjoy memorable moments from a ever changing variety of
venues. Check here for info on current performance schedules.

The Colonel- The Colonel, is a 750-passenger tour boat that
offers a unique view of Moody Gardens and an enjoyable cruise. 
While on this 19th century replica sternwheeler, you'll see
Galveston from a different perspective.  A great time for all.

Galveston Island Ferry-  One of the most popular
attractions in Galveston is the Galveston Island Ferry.  Always a
favorite, riders can park and ride the ferry or drive their vehicle
aboard the ferry.  Ferries run approximately every fifteen to twenty
minutes.  If you're looking for a great way to have fun and not spend
any money, then add this to your 'to do' list.  The ferry is free.
For more info, see current Ferry Info here . 

Seawolf Park-  Drive to Pelican Island via Seawolf Parkway
51st Street.  Attractions feature a World War II submarine (the USS
Cavalla), a destroyer escort (the USS Stewart), and other military
hardware. Take the  tour.   The park is built on an immigration station
site and offers a three-story pavilion.   Enjoy awesome views of
Galveston harbor, picnic sites, a playground area and a lighted
fishing pier.  Winter months offer some of the best flounder fishing
anywhere.

Pier 21 Theater- The Pier 21 Theater offers a multimedia
presentation of the Great Storm.  Visitors get a glimpse of the
devastating 1900 Storm through a multi-image documentary
experience.  The 27-minute story gives actual accounts from
diaries and letters of survivors during and after the storm.

Birding- Galveston is well known to 'birders' as 3/4's of all
North American species travel through Galveston in the winter
and spring migrations.  Water and shore birds are common on
the Island throughout the year while rare species are spotted
during fall and spring migration.

Golf- Galveston has two golf courses; a public course, Moody
Gardens Golf Course and, a private course at the Galveston
Country Club.  Call 409-683-4653 for Moody Gardens golf tee
times.  The Galveston Country Club has a reciprocal rights
policy.  Call 409-737-9800 for info.

Surfing- The city of Galveston has designated certain areas
of the beach for that purpose. They include the beaches between
the 17th Street & 21st Street rock groins; between the 25th Street
& 29th Street rock groins; between the 29th Street & 53rd
Street rock groins; 300 feet west of 61st Street, and west of
91st Street. Surfboard rentals are available at most surf shops
located along Seawall Boulevard.

More Things To Do In Galveston...
Galveston Fishing Charter with Capt. Galen Pruett 409-457-2339
Tour the Sea Turtle Facility 409-766-3670
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge 979-233-5338
Go Deep Sea Fishing 800-760-FISH
Visit Big Reef Nature Park 409-762-3278
Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course 409-741-4626
Take Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides 800-979-9201
Visit Galveston County Historical Museum 409-766-2340