Cottage de Galvez’s guidebook
City/town information
Beautifully perched along the scenic Gulf of Mexico, this historic island is filled with spectacular hotels, top restaurants, endless shopping opportunities, and exciting things to do. Whether you’re here for family fun or a romantic weekend getaway, Galveston Island has everything you need for an unforgettable vacation.
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Galveston
Beautifully perched along the scenic Gulf of Mexico, this historic island is filled with spectacular hotels, top restaurants, endless shopping opportunities, and exciting things to do. Whether you’re here for family fun or a romantic weekend getaway, Galveston Island has everything you need for an unforgettable vacation.
Attractions
Amusement , Adventure & Theme Parks
Cottage de Galvez is a short 1/2 mile (1 minute drive or 10 minure walk) from one of the few spots in the world with this many rides over water! Fly over guests on the pier or soar over the Gulf of Mexico. There is a Kiddie Big Top Area, Midway Games, Party Zone, and Brew Station. There is even a stage for live music and entertainment.
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Muelle de Placer Histórico de la Isla Galveston
2501 Seawall BlvdCottage de Galvez is a short 1/2 mile (1 minute drive or 10 minure walk) from one of the few spots in the world with this many rides over water! Fly over guests on the pier or soar over the Gulf of Mexico. There is a Kiddie Big Top Area, Midway Games, Party Zone, and Brew Station. There is even a stage for live music and entertainment.
ake a dip into the refreshing waters of this award-winning adventure park, packed with slides, rides and glides for the whole family. Schlitterbahn offers year-round admission, so you can enjoy a thrilling splash of fun at any time of year.
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Parque acuático Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2109 Gene Lucas Blvdake a dip into the refreshing waters of this award-winning adventure park, packed with slides, rides and glides for the whole family. Schlitterbahn offers year-round admission, so you can enjoy a thrilling splash of fun at any time of year.
The adventure never ends at this theme park that the whole family will love. See penguins and sharks up close at the Aquarium Pyramid, try your skills on the rope course, experience a 4D film, and watch monkeys in their natural rainforest habitat.
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Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdThe adventure never ends at this theme park that the whole family will love. See penguins and sharks up close at the Aquarium Pyramid, try your skills on the rope course, experience a 4D film, and watch monkeys in their natural rainforest habitat.
Downtown Galveston
Cottage de Galvez is 1.7 miles (7 minute drive) from Pier 21, a waterfront entertainment and dining area located on Galveston’s historic harbor in The Historic Strand Seaport Area. Pier 21 offers a variety of attractions & restaurants.
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Pier 21
Pier 21Cottage de Galvez is 1.7 miles (7 minute drive) from Pier 21, a waterfront entertainment and dining area located on Galveston’s historic harbor in The Historic Strand Seaport Area. Pier 21 offers a variety of attractions & restaurants.
Museums & Historical
Galveston is a historic beach town offering a plethora of unique museums. The numerous museums present the opportunity to learn about how and why Galveston was one of the wealthiest cities in the US during the late 1800s.
Cottage de Galvez is a short .7 miles from the Moody Mansion, one of the most historic attractions on the island.
Restored to its turn of the century splendor, this 28,000 square-foot, four-story Galveston historic home was completed in 1895. The home has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior since 1994 and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark since 1967.
Today, guests visit 20 rooms on a tour that depicts the home life of a powerful Texas family. The Moodys established one of the great American financial empires. Based on cotton, it grew to include banking, ranching, insurance, newspaper publishing, railroading and hotels.
W.L Moody Jr. bought the Galveston Broadway mansion from the heirs of the original owners soon after the Great Galveston Storm of September 8, 1900. It was designed by British architect William H. Tyndall and decorated by the world-famous interior design firm of Pottier & Stymus of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Moody and their four children celebrated their first Christmas in the house in December of that year, just three months after the 1900 hurricane. The house remained home for Moody family members until 1986. Today, its rooms are filled with the furnishings and personal effects of the family.
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Mansión Moody
2618 Broadway Avenue JCottage de Galvez is a short .7 miles from the Moody Mansion, one of the most historic attractions on the island.
Restored to its turn of the century splendor, this 28,000 square-foot, four-story Galveston historic home was completed in 1895. The home has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior since 1994 and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark since 1967.
Today, guests visit 20 rooms on a tour that depicts the home life of a powerful Texas family. The Moodys established one of the great American financial empires. Based on cotton, it grew to include banking, ranching, insurance, newspaper publishing, railroading and hotels.
W.L Moody Jr. bought the Galveston Broadway mansion from the heirs of the original owners soon after the Great Galveston Storm of September 8, 1900. It was designed by British architect William H. Tyndall and decorated by the world-famous interior design firm of Pottier & Stymus of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Moody and their four children celebrated their first Christmas in the house in December of that year, just three months after the 1900 hurricane. The house remained home for Moody family members until 1986. Today, its rooms are filled with the furnishings and personal effects of the family.
Cottage de Galvez is only 1 mile from The Bryan Museum that houses the largest collection of historical artifacts. The Bryan Museum’s collection is comprised of 70,000 items, spanning 2,500 years, with documents, antiques, and artwork relating to the Southwestern United States.
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The Bryan Museum
1315 21st StCottage de Galvez is only 1 mile from The Bryan Museum that houses the largest collection of historical artifacts. The Bryan Museum’s collection is comprised of 70,000 items, spanning 2,500 years, with documents, antiques, and artwork relating to the Southwestern United States.
Cottage de Galvez is only 2 miles from this totally unique museum and learning center which located on Galveston’s Pier 19, at Harborside Drive and 20th Street, just one block off The Strand.
Take a leisurely, self-guided tour through the retired Ocean Star jack-up rig which now serves as a museum and educational facility. From geological exploration, to drilling, to oil and gas production, you will see offshore drilling equipment, exhibits and videos on three levels of this refurbished offshore drilling rig.
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Plataforma petrolera y museo Ocean Star Offshore
2002 Wharf RdCottage de Galvez is only 2 miles from this totally unique museum and learning center which located on Galveston’s Pier 19, at Harborside Drive and 20th Street, just one block off The Strand.
Take a leisurely, self-guided tour through the retired Ocean Star jack-up rig which now serves as a museum and educational facility. From geological exploration, to drilling, to oil and gas production, you will see offshore drilling equipment, exhibits and videos on three levels of this refurbished offshore drilling rig.
Cottage de Galvez is 1.3 miles from the Galveston Railroad Museum which boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in the southwest, and one of the five largest in the country, with numerous railroad memorabilia and exhibits, including more than 40 pieces of locomotives and rolling stock.
The museum also owns a mile of track, allowing caboose rides.
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Museo del Ferrocarril de Galveston
2602 Santa Fe PlCottage de Galvez is 1.3 miles from the Galveston Railroad Museum which boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in the southwest, and one of the five largest in the country, with numerous railroad memorabilia and exhibits, including more than 40 pieces of locomotives and rolling stock.
The museum also owns a mile of track, allowing caboose rides.
Cottage de Galvez is only 1.6 miles from Galveston’s grandest and best-known building, the Bishop’s Palace. It is an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, stained-glass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures, luxury materials and furnishings, and impressive fireplaces from around the world (including one lined with pure silver!).
Built by lawyer Colonel Walter Gresham (which is why it is also known as The Gresham Hous) and designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier architect, this Victorian castle was cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 most important buildings in America. The home was built from 1886 to 1892.
If you can only visit one of Galveston’s architectural treasures, the exquisite Bishop’s Palace is the one to see.
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Palacio del Obispo
1402 Broadway Avenue JCottage de Galvez is only 1.6 miles from Galveston’s grandest and best-known building, the Bishop’s Palace. It is an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, stained-glass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures, luxury materials and furnishings, and impressive fireplaces from around the world (including one lined with pure silver!).
Built by lawyer Colonel Walter Gresham (which is why it is also known as The Gresham Hous) and designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier architect, this Victorian castle was cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 most important buildings in America. The home was built from 1886 to 1892.
If you can only visit one of Galveston’s architectural treasures, the exquisite Bishop’s Palace is the one to see.
Visit the Galveston Naval Museum and immerse yourself in its National Heritage. Take your time exploring these historic WWII vessels on a self-guided tour or with one of the museum’s tour guides. Capture the experience as a predator patrolling underwater in the Pacific or as the protector of Allied forces in the North Atlantic. Gain a unique memory of being on the USS Cavalla, a World War II submarine that sank a Japanese aircraft carrier involved in the Pearl Harbor attacks, or the USS Stewart, the only Edsall-class destroyer escort preserved in the United States.
You can experience the history, mystery, and sacrifices of the crews standing watch on these WWII fighting vessels.
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Museo Naval de Galveston
100 Seawolf Park BlvdVisit the Galveston Naval Museum and immerse yourself in its National Heritage. Take your time exploring these historic WWII vessels on a self-guided tour or with one of the museum’s tour guides. Capture the experience as a predator patrolling underwater in the Pacific or as the protector of Allied forces in the North Atlantic. Gain a unique memory of being on the USS Cavalla, a World War II submarine that sank a Japanese aircraft carrier involved in the Pearl Harbor attacks, or the USS Stewart, the only Edsall-class destroyer escort preserved in the United States.
You can experience the history, mystery, and sacrifices of the crews standing watch on these WWII fighting vessels.
Theaters & Shows
Cottage de Galvez is only 1.5 miles from Grand 1894 Opera House. Take in a magical night of fun and fantastic shows hosted by this historical theater which currently features a selection of concerts, Broadway shows, national touring groups, and international stars.
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Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StCottage de Galvez is only 1.5 miles from Grand 1894 Opera House. Take in a magical night of fun and fantastic shows hosted by this historical theater which currently features a selection of concerts, Broadway shows, national touring groups, and international stars.
Food scene
$$ Seafood Restaurant
*One of our TOP LIST Recommendations
*Recommend Reservations - Yes (Open Table)
*Happy Hour - Yes
*Don't let the exterior fool you! This is a Bright, modern establishment offering New American seafood creations, plus a full bar.
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BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2$$ Seafood Restaurant
*One of our TOP LIST Recommendations
*Recommend Reservations - Yes (Open Table)
*Happy Hour - Yes
*Don't let the exterior fool you! This is a Bright, modern establishment offering New American seafood creations, plus a full bar.
$$ American & Seafood Restaurant
*Recommend Reservations - Not Accepted
*Happy Hour - Yes
*Family Friendly chill spot for American grub including burgers, wings & seafood. Scratch Kitchen with locally sourced seafood.
Has many different levels of open-air deck seating with Gulf views.
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The Spot
3204 Seawall Blvd$$ American & Seafood Restaurant
*Recommend Reservations - Not Accepted
*Happy Hour - Yes
*Family Friendly chill spot for American grub including burgers, wings & seafood. Scratch Kitchen with locally sourced seafood.
Has many different levels of open-air deck seating with Gulf views.
$$ American & Seafood Restaurant
*Top Recommendation for Breakfast
*Recommend Reservations - Not Accepted, go early for breakfast or expect a long wait
*Family Friendly no-frills eatery serving giant breakfasts along with lunch & dinner
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall Boulevard$$ American & Seafood Restaurant
*Top Recommendation for Breakfast
*Recommend Reservations - Not Accepted, go early for breakfast or expect a long wait
*Family Friendly no-frills eatery serving giant breakfasts along with lunch & dinner
$$ Mexican Restaurant
*One of our TOP LIST Recommendations
*Recommend Reservations - Not Accepted
*Happy Hour - Yes
*Family Friendly colorful & relaxed Tex-Mex eatery offering classic dishes & award winning margaritas.
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Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
2101 Postoffice St$$ Mexican Restaurant
*One of our TOP LIST Recommendations
*Recommend Reservations - Not Accepted
*Happy Hour - Yes
*Family Friendly colorful & relaxed Tex-Mex eatery offering classic dishes & award winning margaritas.
$$ Italian Restaurant
*Recommend Reservations - Yes (Open Table)
*Charming local trattoria serving classic mains paired with Italian wine in snug digs with a patio.
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Trattoria La Vigna
412 20th St$$ Italian Restaurant
*Recommend Reservations - Yes (Open Table)
*Charming local trattoria serving classic mains paired with Italian wine in snug digs with a patio.
$$ Seafood Restaurant
*Recommend Reservations - Yes (Open Table)
*Happy Hour - Yes
*Waterfront eatery with a locally sourced menu of homestyle seafood dishes
Katie's Seafood House
$$ Seafood Restaurant
*Recommend Reservations - Yes (Open Table)
*Happy Hour - Yes
*Waterfront eatery with a locally sourced menu of homestyle seafood dishes