How to Spend 3 Days in Galveston - A Complete Itinerary for Galveston

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

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Moody Gardens, Bishop’s Palace next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

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

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Casa Del Mar 208 - Red, White & Beach is the best places.

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.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Harborwalk Lodge in advance, because all the tourists head to Galveston Railroad Museum love staying at it.

Harborwalk Lodge

With a stay at Harborwalk Lodge in Hitchcock, you'll be 17.9 mi (28.7 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Moody Gardens. This 4-star bed & breakfast is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Port of Galveston. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Featured amenities include a computer station, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Day 3 | Morning

Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 2002 Wharf Rd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum It is a good place to learn about oil and gas extraction and offshore research as well as drilling tools, showing the source, extraction, use and environmental impacts of oil and gas.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, you can head to 1859 Ashton Villa, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

1859 Ashton Villa

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

One of Galveston's earlier private brick houses is a long-standing home that has been fully restored.

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