Experience the Charm and Beauty of Galveston, Texas - A Hidden Gem in the Heart of the Gulf Coast

Galveston

Galveston is a city on Galveston Island, off the Gulf Coast, approximately 45 minutes southeast of Houston. Galveston is a port of entry and a destination for almost all the cruise ships with ports of call in Texas. Many Houstonians have beach houses in Galveston or elsewhere in Galveston County where they sometimes relocate during the summer, or simply drive to Galveston to enjoy the local beach.

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Unwind along Galveston’s 32 miles of sun-drenched shoreline at one of the many county beach parks lining the Gulf of Mexico. Galveston Island State Park offers quiet seclusion and Stewart Beach is a great family-friendly option, while East Beach is a popular gathering space for livelier beach crowds. Galveston Island Trolley buses run approximately every 30 minutes on two routes through the downtown and seawall districts. The fare for adults is $1, with exact change required.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Galveston

Homewood Suites by Hilton Galveston

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach

Hilton Galveston Island Resort