Galveston Vacation Rentals
Most resorts in Galveston are locally owned, as opposed to chain resorts. A locally owned resort will allow you to feel more at home, like you’re staying at your own personal vacation home. Depending on size, most units will include multiple bedrooms, dining area, full kitchen, and a living room. The most popular resorts located right along the shore, providing direct access to the beach.
Galveston Attractions
You may not be familiar with Galveston, Texas, but once you discover how much there is to do, you’ll want to go back every year! The city is actually located on an island off the coast of Texas, providing access to the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the bay. During the summertime, tourists from all over the U.S. travel to Galveston to visit the beach and it’s many activities.
Besides the beach, a great place to start is Moody Gardens. This attraction not only features some of the most interesting displays of greenery in Texas, but one of the biggest aquariums in the world! The area also includes freshwater lagoons to cool off after a hot day.
More recently, the city rebuilt the historic Pleasure Pier. This pier rivals the most popular piers in America including the Santa Monica and Navy Piers. This area offers a nostalgia-themed amusement park, including a steel roller coaster, ferris wheel, and a 200-foot swing.