Galveston highlights/parking

[Carnival Queen]

Leaning towards renting a car one-way when we get off our cruise in Galveston to fly out of Hobby. Rather than rushing back for an early flight, thought we should probably hang around and explore Galveston - the downtown area, Strand, etc. - at least for a few hours. Any suggestions what not to miss?? Also, how is parking? Is it all metered? Hard to find spots?

Appreciate any input . . . thanks!;)

[ssb]

Leaning towards renting a car one-way when we get off our cruise in Galveston to fly out of Hobby. Rather than rushing back for an early flight, thought we should probably hang around and explore Galveston - the downtown area, Strand, etc. - at least for a few hours. Any suggestions what not to miss?? Also, how is parking? Is it all metered? Hard to find spots?

Appreciate any input . . . thanks!;)

 

Galveston Historical Foundation has a tour.

Galveston has the 2nd largest preservation organization

of historical sites and Victorian homes in the US.

And will pick you up in an extended golf cart.

See website

 

Parking downtown is free on Sundays

Seawall has paid parking on Sundays

 

Moody Gardens

Elissa

Seaport museum

Short Films at seaport museum(1900storm, pirate Lafitte, immigration)

Drilling rig museum

Train museum

Lone star Flight museum

Candy factory on strand

Seawolf park

Bishops palace

Moody mansion

1894 grand opera house

Edited May 7, 2014 by ssb