The Strand

#1 Stewart Beach Stewart Beach is one of the most popular strips of sand in Galveston, and with its host of beachside amenities, it's no wonder. There are lifeguards, restrooms, showers, concession ... Read more » Galveston CVB

#2 The Strand The Strand is a five-block, National Historic Landmark District featuring shops, galleries, bars and restaurants housed in 19th-century buildings in downtown Galveston. As you walk along its strip, you'll ... Read more » Galveston CVB

#3 Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace – also known as Gresham's Castle – was commissioned by Colonel Walter Gresham, an attorney and entrepreneur, and designed by one of Galveston's famous architects, Nicholas Clayton ... Read more » Galveston CVB

#4 Galveston Island State Park For a dose of natural beauty, visitors should make some time for Galveston Island State Park. Located about 15-some miles down the coast from The Strand, the park offers plenty ... Read more » Dan Thibodeaux / Flickr

#5 Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry To travel from Galveston Island to the Port Bolivar peninsula – or to simply see the sights along the way, which is what most visitors seem to do – the ferry is ... Read more » MSWD / Getty Images

#6 Moody Mansion Moody Mansion is a 28,000-square-foot estate, which was home to the Moody family, one of the Lone Star State's most eminent entrepreneurs. Visitors can tour 20 rooms across ... Read more » Galveston.com / Flickr

#7 Moody Gardens Moody Gardens is a 242-acre theme park, complete with nine attractions and a hotel and convention center. The complex also houses a wave pool, a beach and a lazy river ... Read more » Galveston.com / Flickr

#8 Pleasure Pier Pleasure Pier is a wharf that juts out from the Texas Gulf Coast. Here you'll find amusement park rides, shops and eateries. Pleasure Pier is also a study in ... Read more » Tim Leviston / EyeEm / Getty Images