What to Do in Galveston in 2 Days? Travel Guide and Tips

Day 1 | Morning

Moody Gardens

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-4:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554, USA

Moody Garden is a nonprofit educational tourist destination with pyramids, plants and beaches.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Bishop’s Palace nearby is the top choice before you leave Moody Gardens and hit the road.

Bishop’s Palace

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

The 1892 Bishop's Palace is a gothic building with a magnificent exterior, exquisite woodwork, marble fireplace and stained glass, and the interior of the rotunda is also very distinctive.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Bishop’s Palace? Casa Del Mar 208 - Red, White & Beach is one of your top choices.

Casa Del Mar 208 - Red, White & Beach

With a stay at this condo in Galveston, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 61st Street Fishing Pier. This golf condo is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Moody Gardens and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Galveston Seawall. Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Day 2 | Morning

East Beach

Opening Hours: Open on Fri-Sun,8:00am-7:00pm;Open on Mon-Thu,9:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: East Beach, 193-199 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

East Beach is a beautiful beach in Galveston, known by locals as "Appphil Park." The sand is clean and soft, and many children like to pile up sand castles. In summer, it is also often used as a venue for concerts and outdoor parties.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming East Beach, Galveston Railroad Museum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Galveston Railroad Museum

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 2602 Santa Fe Pl, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Galveston Railroad Museum The old train carriages and model railways are on display, showing Galveston's railway history, an interesting and educational place.

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