Galveston Island Area Attractions

The Galveston Island Visitor Information Center, operated by the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, is located at 2328 Broadway inside Ashton Villa. The main Galveston Island Visitor Information Hotline is 1.888.425.4753 ext. 144.  The Center offers visitor information, free brochures and maps, and a tourism film which is shown daily.

One of Galveston's most popular attractions is Moody Gardens, One Hope Boulevard. Work or play, this tropical destination is ideal for families and groups alike. Water your imagination and travel the oceans of the world at the Aquarium Pyramid. Step into the Rainforest Pyramid with thousands of tropical plants, exotic fish and birds. Explore the mysteries of science at the Discovery Pyramid, and take a rocking and rolling ride through the universe at the Ridefilm Theater. Get in the middle of the action at the 4D Special FX Theater. See spectacular images leap from the screen of the six-story IMAX 3D Theater and visit beautiful Palm Beach (seasonal) and the newly expanded Moody Gardens Hotel.

Moody Gardens attractions are priced per attraction or you can purchase a day pass.  They are currently offering a special $5.00 discount on day passes purchased online!

With its huge array of awesome aquatic adventures, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island can be your personal happy place! During the summer season, the park offers amazing rides and attractions, including a large wave pool, uphill water coasters, thrilling speed slides, kid's water playgrounds, whitewater rapids, relaxing hot tubs, family raft rides, the Boogie Bahn surf ride and the exclusive Transportainment river system. Relax in steaming warm waters and enjoy summer fun all year long at Texas' first and only heated, indoor waterpark. (Both the air and water are always in the 80s!)  The Wasserfest Heated Indoor Season, October through mid-April, features more than a dozen heated attractions in a tropical, heated indoor oasis.

From fine dining to beachside burgers, Galveston Island offers a dazzling array of choices guaranteed to make your mouth water.  For a comprehensive list of restaurants, or just to find out where the locals go to eat, visit Galveston.com.