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Galveston Island, a charming Southern retreat nestled on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico just 38 miles from Houston's Hobby Airport and 31 miles from NASA's Johnson Space Center, is full of early Texas history, elegant Victorian architecture, unique museums, art galleries, ecological preserves, pirate folklore, ghost legends and so much more. Vibrant seaside culture and 32 miles of beaches beckon with a promise of unforgettable experiences. From Luxury hotels to family activities like the midway Galveston Historic Pleasure Pier, waterparks and rainforest and aquarium pyramids, Galveston offers incredible pre- and post-cruise stays as the nation's fourth-largest cruise port. |
