Things to Do with Kids in Galveston, TX

  • TripBuzz found 66 things to do with kids in or near Galveston, Texas, including 31 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kemah, League City, Texas City and Clear Lake.
  • From S-n-G Horseback Riding to BayWatch Dolphin Tours, the Galveston area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: Piers & Boardwalks, Specialty Museums, Beaches and National & State Parks.
  • A coastal city located in Texas, Galveston is centered around their tourism, financial and health care industries. Home to six historic districts, the city presents one of the largest collection of early 19th century structures available to visit in the US today. The city also offers an array of parks, botanical gardens and water excursions.
  • TripBuzz found 66 things to do with kids in or near Galveston, Texas, including 31 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kemah, League City, Texas City and Clear Lake.
  • From S-n-G Horseback Riding to BayWatch Dolphin Tours, the Galveston area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: Piers & Boardwalks, Specialty Museums, Beaches and National & State Parks.
  • A coastal city located in Texas, Galveston is centered around their tourism, financial and health care industries. Home to six historic districts, the city presents one of the largest collection of early 19th century structures available to visit in the US today. The city also offers an array of parks, botanical gardens and water excursions.
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Seafood that is locally-sourced daily, a short walk away from the beach
0.3 Miles
95% 133 votes
Libraries 2310 Sealy Avenue, Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
Hosting many community events and featuring internet access for all members, the Rosenberg Library collects, preserves, and presents local artifacts in the Galveston and Texas History Center and Rosenberg Library Museum.
8.5 Miles
88% 394 votes
Historic Ships Texas Seaport Museum, Galveston, TX MoreLess Info
Visitors to the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA can walk the decks of this three-masted iron-hulled sailing boat with 19 sails. The boat is not a replica, but was actually used to haul cargo.
4.0 Miles
88% 350 votes
Aviation Museums 2002 Terminal Drive, Galveston, TX 77554 MoreLess Info
Lone Star Flight Museum has rides on World War II aircraft including B-17 Flying Fortress, B-26 Mitchell,RT-17 Stearman, T-6 Texas, and T-41 Muscalero. The company also has air shows, and exhibits.
0.2 Miles
88% 455 votes
History Museums 2618 Broadway St., Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
Cotton magnate W.L Moody Jr. brought the home in 1900, and lived in the home for 80 years. Visitors can take a tour of the restored home, and the Moody Mansion can also be rented for special events.
3.0 Miles
83% 607 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 6101 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 MoreLess Info
Rod rentals, bait, cold refreshments, food, snacks, and alcoholic beverages are available at 61st St. Fishing Pier which is a family friendly location. There is an observation deck to view the Gulf of Mexico in addition to the extensive pier space for general fishing.
2.6 Miles
79% 365 votes
National & State Parks Seawolf Parkway and 51st St, Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
Located on Pelican Island, Seawolf Park offers a playground, picnic areas, and a fishing pier. Self-guided tours are available on the 2 historic sea vessels the USS Cavalla, a WWII submarine and the USS Stewart, a destroyer escort.
12.4 Miles
75% 294 votes
National & State Parks 14901 FM 3005, Galveston, TX 77554 MoreLess Info
Galveston Island State Park has a 2,000-acre barrier island containing beaches, parries and salt marsh wetlands. The park is popular with anglers and has fishing equipment that can be borrowed.
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64% 1067 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 2501 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
The Pleasure Pier of Galveston offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a variety of attractions, including roller coasters and large swings. Visitors of this site can also dine at Bubba Gump's Shrimp or Fish Tales.
1.0 Miles
62% 1163 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
Getting soaked on water rides or having adrenaline rushes at the top of some of the most thrilling roller coasters are reasons why visitors come to Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. The Iron Shark roller coaster has a 100 foot vertical lift and moves riders at 52 mph.
0.6 Miles
67% 107 votes
Movie Theaters 2100 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
There are three presentations shown at Pier 21 Theater. All of the films reflect some history of Galveston and include The Great Storm that covers the 1900 hurricane, The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite about the infamous pirate, and Galveston: Gateway to the Gulf about the city's role in immigration.
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