Attractions & Entertainment
23rd Street Station Piano Bar
1706 23rd Street409-443-5678
23rdstreetstation.com
Chic and cozy piano lounge and a full service bar, while outside you’ll find a tree shaded courtyard patio, bench and table top seating, and another full service bar that has TV’s streaming live entertainment from inside.
23rd Street Station Piano Bar offers daily happy hour until 7pm, and nightly entertainment.
C-Sick Surfin' - Surfing Lessons
Galveston, TX 77550409-770-9455
csick49@yahoo.com
c-sicksurfin.com
C-Sick Surfin' has been teaching at the 43rd Street Rock Jetty on Seawall Blvd. since 1999. They teach private lessons, birthday parties, and groups up to 40.
Check their website for camp information or to schedule your lesson!
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
One Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77554409-744-4673
moodygardens.com/attractions
Located on the Moody Gardens complex, the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat is a replica of an 1800-style boat and accommodates up to 800 passengers. Enjoy one of the hour-long cruises in Offats Bayou or make reservations for one of its dinner cruises.The Colonel is also available for private dinners or parties.
Due to possible weather interruptions, call ahead at to verify the schedule.
Escape the Island
910 21st Street, Galveston, TX 77554409-443-5092
escapetheisland.com/index.html
Looking for a new adventure? How about spending some fun, quality time, enjoying your friends, family or both. An oppurtunity to put your cell phones away, enjoy an hour or so of uninturrupted time together. This LIVE escape room is your new entertainment.
Tues-Thurs: 4-10pm
Fri-Sat: 10am-10pm
Sun: 2-10pm
Galveston Island Ferry
Galveston Ferry Landing, Galveston, TX 77550409-795-2230
txdot.gov/driver/travel/ferry-schedules.html
Take a free and fabulous ride across Galveston Bay! The ferry runs 24 hours and is the only way to cross the waterway between Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula.
Vehicles should not exceed 80,000 pounds, may have a maximum length of 65 feet, a maximum height of 13.5 feet and a maximum width of 8.5 feet.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550409-766-4950
ridesfoodfun@ldry.com
pleasurepier.com
Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops.
Ride hours are seasonal. Please check the Galveston Pleasure Pier website for current operating hours.
Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston, TX 77550409-765-5700
galvestonrrmuseum.com
Enjoy a stroll through the train yard to see locomotives and the many types of railcars that helped build the nation. In their "People's Gallery", the original Santa Fe Union Station waiting room, imagine the conversations amongst the "Ghosts of Travelers' Past" while they wait to board the trains.
Seasonal hours.
Island ETC (East-End Theatre Company)
2317 Mechanic Street, Galveston, TX 77550409-762-3556
islandetc.org
Featuring plays, musicals, and classic films. Check the website to see what's on stage at the Island ETC Theater!
Island Pass (Discounted Entertainment Pass)
Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, Galveston, TX409-765-3580
galvestonislandpass.com/?refer=SNS
Experience many of Galveston Island's unique attractions at a heavily discounted rate with the new Island Pass! The pass allows you to select attractions that save you up to 40% off regular admission prices when you choose four or more attractions during your stay. Visit their website for current participants in this program.
Purchase tickets online or call the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77554409-744-4673
1-800-582-4673
moodygardens.com
Looking for an under-sea adventure? Or maybe monkeys are more your style? Moody Garden's Aquarium and Rainforest Pyramids are a fun way to spend the day! Be sure to check out their Penguin Exhibit!
Hours vary by season. Check their website for details, special exhibit details, and daily feeding schedules.
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum
2002 Whart Road, Pier 19, Galveston, TX 77550409-766-7827
osmuseum@oceanstaroec.com
oceanstaroec.com/museum_tour.htm
The museum features three floors of models and interactive displays illustrating the exciting story of offshore oil and gas from seismic technology and exploration and production to pipelining and marine transportation. Check out their monthly Family Days for special programs and ticket prices.
Mon - Sun: 10am - 5pm
Ohana Surf & Skate - Surf Camps
2814 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550409-763-2700
ohanasurfandskate.com/surf-camps
Surf camp great for any ages! Camp activities include flat spells, training time for pop-up drills, paddling, races, beach games and more.
Visit their website for the current class schedule and to reserve your space.
Paint Sip & Sea
3622 85th Street, Galveston, Texas409-789-8772
paintsipnsea.com/classes.html
Grab a drink, put on an apron, and let one of the local artist guide you through a one of a kind, sea inspired masterpeice, created by YOU! No supplies needed - just book online and show up!
Pier 21 Theatre
Pier 21 at Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550409-763-8808
galvestonhistory.org/attractions/cultural-heritage/pier-21-theater
The new digitally projected show coupled with a new state-of-the-art sound system, brings visitors even closer to the story. View one or both of their presentations: The Great Storm, or The Pirate Island of Jean Lafitte
Showtime is every hour on the half-hour.
Premiere Cinema 11
8902 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77554409-741-1700
pccmovies.com/theater.php?rtsID=66
Galveston's movie theater, now 100% digital! Use their website to get local showtimes, and buy your tickets online - it's just a few clicks away!
Redbox Locations
Galveston Islandredbox.com/locations?loc=77554&fm=homepage
Valero in Jamaica Beach (outdoors) - 16710 San Luis Pass
Wal-Mart (indoors) - 6702 Seawall Blvd
Randalls (indoors) - 2931 Central City Blvd
Schlitterbahn Water Park
2026 Lockheed Street, Galveston, TX 77554409-770-9283
schlitterbahn.com/galveston
Cool off this summer at this popular family-friendly waterpark, activities for all ages!
Hours vary by season. Check their website for current operating hours and information about seasonal activities including the indoor season.
Sky Dive Galveston
Tin Cups Caddy Shack 9020 Stewart Road Galveston TX 77554409-420-6231
jump@skydivegalveston.com
skydivegalveston.com
See the Island from new heights! Tandem parachute jump over the Gulf and land on the beach!
Hours vary - Call for booking
SkyTrail Ropes Course & Zip Line
1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554409-744-4673
moodygardens.com/attractions/ropescoursezipline
Challenge your agility, balance and strength as you encounter the five-tier Sky Trail® Ropes Course, the tallest Steel Ropes Course on the Gulf Coast or take it to a whole new level with a roundtrip on the Zip Line.
Hours vary by season. Check their website for details.
SUP Gulf Coast - Paddle Board Rentals/Lessons
29th & Seawall- Beachfront on the sand by the blue umbrellas409-692-8629
supgulfcoasttx@yahoo.com
supgulfcoasttx.com
Try something fun & different - daily paddle board lessons and yoga classes on the beach!
Daily: 8:30a.m. - 5p.m.
Texas Seaport Museum
2200 Harborside Drive, Pier 21 Number 8, Galveston, TX 77550409-763-1877
galveston.com/texasseaportmuseum
Share the adventure of the high seas at the Texas Seaport Museum, home of the celebrated 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA. Explore the decks of this floating National Historic Landmark which has also been designated one of America's Treasures by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Texas Surf Camps
361-749-6956txsurfcamps@gmail.com
texassurfcamps.com/home
Surf camps offered to anyone ages 5 and up! Also offering private lessons, group events, and birthday parties. Surf camps are held on the beach side of Galveston Island State Park.
Check their website for current session schedules.
The Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice, Galveston, TX 77550409-765-1894
tickets@thegrand.com
thegrand.com
The Grand has a very special place in the history of the Galveston community and in the lives of many of its residents. It survived the storms of 1900 and 1915, and Hurricanes Carla and Alicia. The Grand is one of the few remaining theatres of its era in Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy the Galveston Symphony Orchestra, plays, musicals, and visiting musicians throughout the theatre's season.
Check their website for shows and tickets.