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Harbor Tours: Come aboard the Seagull II for sightings of the island's playful dolphins and a view of the island
from the sea on this exciting one-hour boat tour of Galveston's harbor. Contact: 409-763-1877 or
www.galvestonhistory.org.
Haunted Mayfield Manor: Get spooked by Texas' only year-round haunted house, which is housed in a building
that served as a morgue after the 1900 Storm -the deadliest natural disaster in United
States history. Contact: 409-762-6677 or www.hauntedmayfieldmanor.com
Historic Downtown Galveston: Peruse boutiques, shops, art galleries and museums housed in beautiful, iron-
front Victorian buildings. The district's most popular street, known as The Strand, is the center of downtown activity
with tempting offerings like the old-fashioned candy shop LaKing's Confectionery, Saengerfest Park and more.

Moody Mansion: Come tour this 1895 historic mansion filled with opulent furnishings and heirlooms from one of
Texas's most powerful families. Contact: 409-762-7668 or www.moodymansion.org
Moody Gardens: The Rainforest Pyramid at Moody Gardens allows you to see endangered species, plants and free-
roaming animals in an amazing rainforest replica. The Aquarium Pyramid features penguins, tropical fish, sharks and
other marine life from four oceans around the world. Moody Gardens is also home to a
Discovery Museum, historic paddlewheel boat cruises on Offats Bayou, Palm Beach Wa-
ter Park, 3D, 4D and Ride film theaters, and the Moody Gardens Golf Course. Contact:
800-582-4673 or www.moodygardens.org

Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast: Explore the history of pirates in Galveston and along the Gulf Coast in this
interactive museum that includes a variety of exhibits, a deck of a pirate ship, a captain's cabin and actors portraying
the crew of the notorious Jean Laffite who settled in Galveston during the early 1800s. Contact: 409-762-6677 or
www.piratesgulfcoast.com
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark: Splash into one of the hottest, coolest times in Texas! Schlitterbahn
features uphill water coasters, water slides, kid's playgrounds, whitewater rapids, a wave pool, hot tubs, plus the Boo-
gie Bahn surf ride. And, the exclusive Transportainment river system makes Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Water-
park the ultimate family friendly destination. Contact: 409-770-WAVE or http://
schlitterbahn.com/gal
Texas Seaport Museum: Share the adventure of the high seas at the Texas Seaport Mu-
seum, home of the celebrated 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA. The museum also tells the story of seaborne commerce and
immigration in Galveston, which was the second busiest immigration port in U.S. history. Contact: 409-763-1877 or
www.galvestonhistory.org

The Grand 1894 Opera House: Come tour "The Official Opera House of Texas," which is one of the few remaining theatres of its era in Tex-
as and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Grand hosts live performances year-round. Contact 409-765-1894 or
www.thegrand.com

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