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Visiting Galveston

History buffs will enjoy exploring Galveston, and visitors give high marks for the beaches, beautiful gardens and festivals. This city also attracts tourists with its seafood restaurants. Top sights in the city include Grand 1894 Opera House, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Texas Seaport Museum.

• There are 2155 hotels and other accommodation options in Galveston
• The closest major airport is in Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field), 30.7 mi (49.4 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby), 37.8 mi (60.8 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Galveston

Well known for its festivals, the city's cultural venues include Grand 1894 Opera House, Texas Seaport Museum and Galveston Island Railroad Museum. Attractions like Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Bayou Wildlife Park are fun for kids of all ages. The city is notable for its historic sites and landmarks like Bishop's Palace, Galveston Seawall, and Pier 21.

In Freeport, you can choose from 2155 accommodation choices and hotels to make planning your holiday retreat at an affordable rate. Below are top ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Lost Bayou Guesthouse B&B - This 3-star bed & breakfast features free breakfast, free WiFi and concierge services. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its convenient parking and central location.
• Coppersmith Inn Bed and Breakfast - Our customers like the breakfast and beach locale at this B&B. With a stay at this 3-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi.
• Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center - This 4-star resort features a marina, a full-service spa and a water park. Expedia customers like its bar and overall value.

Other favourite sights in Galveston include Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, Port of Galveston (Galveston Wharves) and Moody Gardens. Top places to visit outside the city include Kemah Boardwalk, located 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from the heart of the city, and Johnson Space Center - NASA, which is 24.9 mi/40.1 km away.

Dressing for Galveston

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 23°C, whilst night-time temperatures stay around 9°C
• From April to June, the average is 32°C during the day and 16°C at night
• July to September sees average temperatures of 33°C during the day and 23°C at night
• Between October and December, you can expect 29°C as the daytime average and 9°C as the night-time average
• Galveston gets about 1289.40 millimetres of rain per year
• August and July are usually the hottest months averaging 32°C, while January and December are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 10°C