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Galveston Vacations

If you're planning a getaway to Galveston and you don't know a lot about it, you don't have to worry — we can fill you in!

Galveston is 45 miles (72 kilometers) southeast of Houston, a notable city.

48,000 locals reside in this area of Texas Gulf Coast.

Hotels in Galveston

Studied up on Galveston, sorted your vacation outfits but haven't yet booked somewhere to stay? Travelocity can help. Choose from our 66 properties and start packing those bags!

If you're the sort of adventurer with a taste for silky sheets, check out the Seascape Deluxe Beach Condos by A B Sea Rentals (10811 San Luis Pass Road) or The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center (5222 Seawall Blvd). If you'd prefer to spend your vacation budget on fantastic Galveston experiences, secure your room at the Closing Time at the Victorian (6300 Seawall Blvd) or the Candlewood Suites Galveston (808 61st St).

Places to visit in Galveston

So many things to do and so little time. If you're keen to discover the best this city has to offer, add the Moody Gardens and Bishop's Palace to your travel itinerary. If you have an extra day to spare, try to swing by the Texas Seaport Museum and Grand 1894 Opera House as well.

From the chugging, whistling steam locomotives of long ago to the high-speed trains of today, rail transport has intrigued young and old for generations. Find out all about the evolution of these mighty machines at Galveston Island Railroad Museum. Seeking some more ideas? Seawolf Park offers a respite for reflection and solitude. Learn about the design features of this memorial and find out more about why, when and how it was created. But there's more. From novels to newspapers, Rosenberg Library has a vast array of reading material for curious bookworms. Why not join a tour and hear about the in-house collections?

Where do you fly into for Galveston?

Landing at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)? After you've stepped off the plane and claimed your suitcase, the center of Galveston will be only 40 miles (64 kilometers) to the southeast away.