The Strand is a charming historic district in Galveston, lined with ornate late 1800s buildings and filled with restaurants, art galleries, museums, shops, bars, and more. Here, you try some old-school candy at La King’s Confectionery, shop for souvenirs, visit the Pier 21 theater, take a horse-drawn carriage, or learn about history at the Railroad Museum. Explore the area on a segway tour, or uncover its dark side on a ghost tour. Plan your visit during Mardi Gras in February when The Strand is taken over with parades, music, and parties

Walk along this eight-mile seawall built to protect Galveston from the raging winds and waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Get ready to sample the best of the Bay! League City and Bay Area Houston offer up a grand selection of local eateries with everything from fine dining to bistros and food trucks. Gulf fresh seafood and global culinary experiences collide in a fusion of gastronomic experiences.

Overlooking Galveston Bay, Kemah Boardwalk is one of Bay Area Houston’s top attractions, loved for its awesome vibes, amusement rides, game arcades, waterfront restaurants, and live entertainment. The kids will probably enjoy feeding manta rays at the aquarium, the 65-foot-high Ferris wheel, and miniature train; while the adults can tackle thrilling rides like the Iron Eagle or Boardwalk Bullet wooden coaster. There are also loads of dining options for some classic Texas BBQ and Cajun seafood. Weekenders can take advantage of the bundled passes, which give you entry to nearby attractions like the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Downtown Aquarium.

Tucked inside the charming Victoria-era buildings of downtown are some of the islands best bars and clubs. Why not drink somewhere with some style, like the bar at Hearsay? Or with a view, like The Rooftop Bar at The Tremont House? From craft beer to specialty cocktails, there’s a place downtown to wet your whistle.

From beach huts to cocktail lounges and live music, you will find a place to quench your thirst on the Seawall.

Beach hair, don’t care! Drinks taste better accompanied by a refreshing sea breeze. Check out these bars with patios, courtyards and other outdoor seating.

Find out what spots you like and want to frequent again by taking this Galveston Island Pubs and Grub Small-Group Tour that combines visits to pubs, bars, and eateries. Unlike other food and booze tours, this one runs with just a small group of up to seven so you can talk to your guide and ask questions when wanted as you sample some of the city’s delicious food and drinks.

There are only a few places you can find wines made with wildflower nectar—be one of the few that embrace and explore this unique area of wine during this Galveston Texas Flower Wines Tour at FlorVino Winery. Visit the winery and learn about the wine-making process from harvest to production. Plus, get to sample flower wines during your visit with a guide showing you how to properly taste them, too.

Florvino crafts and imports one-of-a-kind flower wines which have been served in fine dining restaurants in the US & Europe. Enjoy a sample of 6 delicious flower wines and learn how they are crafted during an entertaining and educational winery tour. Let the Texas wildflowers seduce your palate. Book your tour on their website. You can also pop-in for a tasting when no tours are going on.

Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting:

Follow one of the brewers through the brewery’s brew house and facilities as you learn about what it takes to make beer there. Plus, this tour has a short duration time, which makes it easy to fit into any busy day.

In every country and every language, great wine is in many of life's most memorable moments. As the first winery and only commercial vineyard in Galveston County, Haak is excited to offer you premium wines made in the great state of Texas. Winner of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's "TOP TEXAS WINERY" in 2019. Visit us for wine tastings, sipping wine, shopping in the gift shop or reserve one of our tours and tastings. We have a patio area, a picnic area, and large pavilion with numerous events throughout the year!

Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Old Navy, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike, Banana Republic, Under Armour, Chico's, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Coach, Reebok and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Houston. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.

Baybrook Mall is the preferred shopping center in the Southeast Houston metro area. Bring your friends and family to explore famous brands and the world’s best retailers. Dine in the vibrant and exciting environment of one of the full-service options including restaurants with outdoor seating, then head over to shop the stores.

More than 26 million visitors each year seek the dynamic & fine shopping environment uniquely offered by The Galleria, Texas’ largest shopping center and fourth largest domain nationally. International guests and Houstonians blend seamlessly in the center while on shopping excursions or entertaining guests at one of the signature eateries. Spanning 2.4 million square feet of space, housing 400 fine stores and restaurants, two high-rise hotels, and three office towers, The Galleria is Houston’s most popular retail and tourist destination, meeting every style and taste.

Experience waterfront excitement at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier with rides, games, food venues, and shops.

Moody Gardens is an educational conservation center revolving around nature and wildlife. You can enjoy an interactive experience with endangered animals and plants at the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramids. Catch a show with the kids at the 3D and 4D theaters or check out the Discovery Museum. End the day onboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, complete with dinner. The best time to visit is at year-end, when the park comes alive with a mega holiday celebration—complete with ice skating and exclusive holiday shows. Snag the best deals by booking your tickets online, where you’ll find website-only discounts.

Maximize time in Galveston with a tour along the seawall by Segway. Meet your guide and learn the basics of operating a Segway before setting out on a scenic tour without commentary. Cover ground quickly and see popular landmarks, including the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, the Galveston Historic Seaport, and the Port of Galveston. Admire views of the water during this fast-paced tour.

The Galveston Duck Tour is a unique way to see Galveston Island. On the Duck, you’ll travel 40 blocks on Seawall Boulevard – overlooking the Gulf of Mexico – to Offats Bayou, where you’ll then enter the water for a cruise across the bayou! The Duck exits the water at Heards Lane, and then will take you past several historic mansions, through the Strand Historic District, and the Silk Stocking District, as it proceeds back to Seawall Boulevard. During the entire Duck Tour, you will enjoy a humorous-yet-informative tour given by an experienced captain.

Galveston Water Adventures offers two special cruising options perfect for nature lovers and sightseeing. First, join your Water Adventures guide for a two-hour sunset tour of Galveston’s Harbor. Guests are welcome to bring snacks, beer, or wine (no glass) aboard to make the trip more enjoyable. Perfect for couples that want to sip champagne and watch the sunset, or for a group of friends just looking for something different to do. You’re also invited to enjoy a one hour tour of Galveston’s Harbor to see birds and marine life. You’ll even (probably!) get a close up view of dolphins jumping and playing. Both tours are aboard Cruise-N-Time, a twin engine open-air tour boat.

Located on Galveston’s West End next door to Premiere Cinemas, Magic Carpet Golf has been wowing kids and families for years. Featuring two colorful, fun-filled 18-hole courses for your enjoyment, Magic Carpet Golf is loaded with animated twists, turns, and trickery that’ll keep you entertained for hours.

Explore the best of what League City and the surrounding areas have to offer. You'll discover everything from amusements and outdoor recreation, to history and family-friendly fun.

The Houston Zoo provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world. Essentially a small city encompassing a world of ecosystems and experiences, the Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts. We have over 6000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! In addition, we have over 1.84 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well being of our residents and guests.

The Ice Rink is located in the food court level of the Houston Galleria Mall, the premier mall in Houston. We are open year round and offer public sessions every day of the week. We also offer Lessons, Seasonal camps and Birthday parties. Check our website for pricing and opening times. Come visit us in the December holidays and skate around the large tree located in the center of the ice!

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is the largest cultural institution in the southwest region of the United States. The Museum’s encyclopedic collections of nearly 70,000 objects cover world cultures dating from antiquity to the present and include in-depth holdings of American art, European paintings, Pre-Columbian and African gold, decorative arts and design, photography, prints and drawings, 20th- and 21st-century painting and sculpture, and Latin American art.

This outstanding science museum has a spectacular collection of mineral specimens, a dinosaur skeleton, space-station models, a planetarium, IMAX theater and a six-story butterfly center in which these beautiful creatures land delicately on outstretched arms.

Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center.