Top rated Tourist attractions in Galveston

Experience the best that Galveston has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 41 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Scallywag Air
Tourist attraction
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Amazing, Emma was a joy to fly with. I got the views that I wanted and got plenty of photos. Looking forward to returning.
5.00 (34 reviews)
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Al's Authentic Paranormal Tours
Tourist attraction
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Top notch tour! We were able to easily book online. Al keeps the groups small so to make it a very personal experience, so book early. We took the later night tour and it didn't disappoint. Al is very knowledgeable about the history of Galveston as well as the paranormal side of it. He makes the ent...
4.90 (233 reviews)
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Rage Cage
Tourist attraction
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Smashing the bottles and various appliances was great. The axe throwing was so much fun. The owner and the staff was awesome! We can't wait to go back. Incredible place. My wife loved it for her birthday.
4.90 (84 reviews)
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Laffite's Cove Nature Society
Nature preserve
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Very nice area and located in a nice neighborhood. I went to try to find Spoonbills birds but didn't find any. You can walk all the trails which doesn't take to long. There's also a little gazebo by a pond. Stay on the trail as there are signs saying there's snakes and alligators. I didn't see eithe...
4.80 (192 reviews)
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Rainforest Pyramid
Garden
Home to sharks, seahorses & other animals, this attraction features a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium.
4.70 (3K reviews)
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Galveston Seawall
Historical landmark
Listed 10-mile-long gulf coast sea wall built in 1902 with a sidewalk, street art & beach views.
4.70 (2.6K reviews)
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Galveston Naval Museum
Historical place museum
This educational center allows visitors to tour a WWII submarine & a WWII destroyer.
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
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The Bryan Museum
Museum
The story of Texas & the American west, from Native American artifacts to modern objects.
4.70 (946 reviews)
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Schreiber Park
City park
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Perfect place for small humans to run out some energy (hopefully all, but no guarantee). There's a smaller playset for the littles and a big one for older kids. Regular swings, handicap swings, and a splash pad! There's covered areas with picnic tables, water fountain for drinking, and restrooms. T...
4.70 (434 reviews)
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Galveston Parks & Recreation
Park
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Skate park, playground, Pavillion, picnic tables, splash pad, dog park, community garden, and on the seawall. Best park on the island. Not to mention the rec center is top notch with all the programs and classes. Super cool local spot.
4.70 (217 reviews)
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East Beach Free Parking
Tourist attraction
4.70 (31 reviews)
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Bishopโ€™s Palace
Historical landmark
Huge, circa-1892 Victorian mansion with stained-glass windows, ornate wood carvings & public tours.
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
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Moody Mansion
Museum
Guests to this restored 1895 estate featuring the original furnishings are led on an hour-long tour.
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
Museum
Retired rig offers 3 floors of models & interactive displays, plus education programs & a gift shop.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
Museum
Visitors can explore an 1877 ship & an adjacent museum with exhibits on sea commerce & immigration.
4.60 (952 reviews)
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Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership
Association or organization
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Beautiful downtown area oozing charm and character. You can tell the area is well maintained and the restaurants and bars are very reasonably priced! We took a walk along the sea shore and enjoyed the many seafood markets here. Reminds me of Tokyo when I was there!
4.60 (677 reviews)
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Galveston Children's Museum
Children's museum
Interactive themed rooms are the focus at this kids' museum, which also offers camps & events.
4.60 (592 reviews)
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Galveston Helicopters
Helicopter tour agency
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ We took the $50 tour as none of us had been in a helicopter (myself, husband and 5 year old) and I was the only one whoโ€™d ever flown in an airplane. It was too short!!! The whole experience was awesome and they made the entire process effortless and enjoyable, wished weโ€™d have done a longer flight t...
4.60 (523 reviews)
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Saengerfest Park
Park
Public square featuring grassy areas, a performance stage, benches & a jumbo chess set.
4.60 (462 reviews)
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East End Lagoon Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Beautiful place and always worth a trip! Excellent for birding and even spotted coyotes once!
4.60 (298 reviews)
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