Historic Downtown Galveston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Galveston
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Galveston Hotel Deals
Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21
Room was great and the view of the harbor amazing! We loved watching the boats and dolphins. Dee provided excellent customer service. Only complaint was that the walls are thin and it's incredibly noisy. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The handicap room was nice and spacious. Even though we were on the ground floor, you could not hear a lot of street noise. It was a great stay.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Stylish Downtown Loft, Walk to The Strand
Overall experience was great! It was about a 5-6 min walk to some yummy restaurants and shops! I love the vintage feel of the building!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Staying at the Moody Gardens was an excellent choice. My family had a great time doing all the Christmas activities. We arrived there early and did the pyramids around 4pm the check in rested for a while. Around 5:30 pm we did the Iceland , the Christmas lights and finished the day with a movie and ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
clean, friendly, good location and good breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
This is truly a beautiful property. They’ve done a beautiful job keeping the rooms renovated and fresh. The views absolutely don’t get better than this place!!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Galveston
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.
East End
If you're spending some time in East End, East End Historic District and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like East End Historic District 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 Port of Galveston and Seawall Beach.
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 Stewart Beach and Galveston Seawall.
