Moody Mansion [caption id="attachment_41263" align="alignright" width="425"] Moody Mansion Credit Galveston Island CVB[/caption] Welcome to Moody Mansion, the historic residential building located on Broad Street in historic Galveston. This 31-room Romanesque Mansion was completed in 1895 by famed architect William H Tyndall. Today the mansion is open for public tours and also houses the Galveston Children's…
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Haunted Mayfield Manor
Haunted Mayfield Manor Get ready for the most thrilling adventure available in Galveston, Haunted Mayfield Manor, located on the Strand at 23rd Street. This year-round haunted house is located in what was once a temporary morgue, delivering psychological scares through theatrical performance all throughout the house. You will get both histories and scares as you…
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Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast
Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast Come learn the legends, myths and stories of the last of the Buccaneers. For a swashbuckling adventure like no other in Galveston take your group to Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast, Texas' only permanent year-round pirate exhibit. Here you can meet resident pirates, visit a gift shop, and…
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Galveston Railroad Museum
Galveston Railroad Museum A museum dedicated to the restoration, observation, and re-use of historic facilities and equipment. The Galveston Railroad Museum is an educational and entertaining museum destination along The Strand Historic District that shows visitors a different side of this city's history - the rail side. This fun museum offers up 5 tracks and…
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Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park [caption id="attachment_41240" align="alignright" width="225"] Galveston Island Waters Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] For a breath of fresh air, literally, head to the Galveston Island State Park during your class trip, this 2000 acre park featuring campgrounds, hiking trails, birdwatching spots, swimming spots, and so much more for locals and visitors like to enjoy.…
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier [caption id="attachment_41233" align="alignright" width="425"] Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier Pleasure Pier at Night Credit Galveston Island CVB[/caption] For some classic boardwalk amusement and waterside thrills take your group to the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, the old-fashioned waterfront amusement center first opened here in Galveston in 2012. You will be…
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The Bryan Museum
The Bryan Museum [caption id="attachment_41225" align="alignright" width="425"] Bryan Museum Civil War Credit Galveston Island CVB[/caption] Located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home, the Bryan Museum houses one of the world's largest collections of historic artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West. This museum first opened in 2015 with the help of…
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Galveston Naval Museum
[caption id="attachment_41220" align="alignright" width="425"] Seawolf Park 2017 Credit Galveston Island CVB[/caption] Galveston Naval Museum Immerse yourself in our National Heritage - Galveston Naval Museum Welcome to the Galveston Naval Museum, the education center and event venue located within Seawolf Park. This museum allows guests to explore historic WWII vessels and learn all about their history,…
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Queen Emma Summer Palace
Queen Emma Summer Palace Welcome to the Queen Emma Summer Palace, the historic landmark, museum, and tourist site that served as a retreat for Queen Emma of Hawaii, or Hanaiakamalama, from 1857 to 1885. The queen lived here with her husband, King Kamehameha IV and son Prince Albert Edward. The 22,750 square feet of grounds…
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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park [caption id="attachment_41199" align="alignright" width="425"] USS Bowfin Sub Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Welcome to the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, the museum park in Pearl Harbor next to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. This military submarine is a Balao-Class sub named for the Bowfin Fish. This fleet attack ship…
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