- 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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The Sea Wall was originally built in 1903, and has been extended many times to its current 10 mile length. The wall is 17 feet high and 16 feet thick at its base, and is painted with sea murals by children.
0.6 Miles
With Texas Seaport Museum, visitors can walk on the deck and explore the interior of a three-masted, 1877 tall ship. The museum also has exhibits with displays filled with artifacts and remnants from maritime history.
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20th St & Harborside Dr, Ste 1, 19th Street, Galveston, TX 77550
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Ocean Star Museum features three floors of models and interactive displays relating the science of offshore oil and gas including seismic technology, exploration and production. Exhibits include scale models of production platforms, drill bits and remotely-operated vehicles.
3.7 Miles
Moody Gardens is an educational tourist site that teaches guests about nature in its pyramid-like structures. Additionally, the site also includes a hotel and a golf course for guests who are looking to stay and play at the site.
8.7 Miles
Journey through the past at the Texas City Museum. First opened in 1994, the museum also houses the Galveston County Model Railroad Club Exhibit, a popular attraction. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, and the train exhibit is open Saturdays only.
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Monitored by life guards, Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center offers visitors a water park with a lazy river, fountains, water slides, and more. The largest water slide is multiple stories high with several twists and turns on the way down.
10.3 Miles
At AMF Star Lanes, visitors can choose from 32 lanes to bowl from during public bowling hours. The bowling alley also has an arcade game room and a concession stand that serves snacks like nachos.
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As a roller derby league, South Side Roller Derby hosts games and tournaments for visitors to attend. The games take place on a banked track, with the bleachers surrounding it for spectators to get a good view of the game.
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Guests can see the latest movies in comfort at Cinemark Movies 12. In addition to the latest cinema technology, the theater also has an arcade room for entertainment before and after the movie.