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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Moody GardensParent rating: ![]() Location: One Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX Visiting Galveston's Moody Gardens is like taking a trip to several different worlds, as the area includes white sand beaches, themed "pyramids," an aquarium, the MG 3D movie theater, and more....
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Bolivar FerryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1000 Ferry Road, Galveston, TX For a unique view of Galveston Bay and a fun boat trip, this free ferry service provided by TxDOT is the only way motorists can cross the waterway from Galveston Island to Bolivar Peninsula. Th...
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Baywatch Dolphin and Harbor ToursParent rating: ![]() Location: 21st & Harborside, Galveston, TX Passengers can see Galveston Bay and Galveston from a unique perspective and learn about the local history, wildlife, and folklore on 45-minute Baywatch Dolphin and Harbor Tours. Seating is ava...
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island WaterparkParent rating: ![]() Location: 2026 Lockheed Street, Galveston, TX Jump in anywhere! The attractions in Schlitterbahn Waterpark cover approximately 15 acres, with both outdoor and indoor water play areas, all connected by a winding tube ride that...
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Lone Star Flight MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 2002 Terminal Drive, Galveston, TX The Lone Star Flight Museum is a volunteer museum dedicated to the men and women who developed aviation into the science it is today and to the memory and spirit of those who flew in defense of...
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Galveston Railroad MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 123 Rosenberg (25th Street), Galveston, TX At the Galveston Railroad Museum, train lovers can see three steam engines on display outside, as well as three still-operable diesel engines. Indoors, the Museum has an e... |
Magic Carpet GolfParent rating: ![]() Location: 9030 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX Magic Carpet Golf is open daily, year-round, weather permitting. The completely outdoor site features miniature golf, batting cages, and a two-person bungee cord ride. Because of ...
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East Beach (Apffel Park)Parent rating: ![]() Location: 1923 Boddeker Drive, Galveston, TX Galveston's East Beach features an outdoor pavilion, a snack bar, gift shop, showers, game room, and volleyball courts. Note: East Beach is geared more towards adults, as it is ... |
Stewart BeachParent rating: ![]() Location: 6th Street and Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX Galveston's Stewart Beach is one of Galveston's best family beach parks, featuring a children's playground, umbrella and chair rentals, volleyball courts, an outdoor pavilion with a snack bar, ...
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Saengerfest ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 23rd Street and Strand Street, Galveston, TX Saengerfest Park is situated in the heart of Galveston's historic downtown and hosts occasional special events. |
The Strand: Historic Downtown GalvestonParent rating: ![]() Location: Strand Street and 20th Street, Galveston, TX The Strand National Historic Landmark District in downtown Galveston features one of the largest collections of restored 19th-century iron-front commercial buildings in the country, now occupie...
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SeawallParent rating: ![]() Location: Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX Galveston's Seawall stretches for miles along the island's Gulf Coast. The top of the wall, along Seawall Boulevard, is paved for easy strolling and biking with great views of the beach and wat...
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Best Dairy Farms in the USParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Need to com-MOO-ne with nature? Meet a few cows and learn where milk and ice cream come from? We've got a great national list, and we'd love to hear about your favorites, too! Arizona<... |










