Strand Historic District Travel Guide
Galveston





Visit Strand Historic District
Popular places to visit

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Galveston
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Grand 1894 Opera House
Enjoy a performance at Grand 1894 Opera House, a popular theatre in Galveston. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
Strand Theatre
Enjoy a show at Strand Theatre, a popular theatre in Galveston. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Pier 21
Find out about the history of Galveston when you spend time at Pier 21. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
Galveston Railroad Museum
You can study the exhibits at Galveston Railroad Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Public Group Historical Carriage Tour of Galveston
Top hotels in Strand Historic District

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21
Close to everything
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Clean room and very helpful staff. It is right on the Strand so it is easy to explore the area.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car
The whole stay was wonderful. The train car was amazing and very comfortable to hangout in. The muffins were delicious. The host was very easy to get in touch with and always helpful and kind.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday. The hotel was really nice. The rooms were remodeled and very nice. They treated us like royalty.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
This hotel was a perfect start to our cruise. The check-in was seamless, the room was clean. If I had to come up with a complaint I thought I had booked a king bed but got a room with 2 queen beds. Not a big deal at all but it did seem the room was a little tight. Aside from that, I would book to ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
The location was ideal for our post cruise stay. The staff was amazing especially Michele at the bell desk: The property was awesome with so much to do. The rain forest and the aquarium pyramids are a must see.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Strand Historic District

Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.

East End
If you're spending some time in East End, East End Historic District and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and East End Historic District.

Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.

Old Central
If you're spending some time in Old Central, Moody Mansion Museum and Betty Head Oleander Garden Park are top sights worth seeing.

Fort Crockett
While Fort Crockett may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seawall Beach and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.




