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The Beach On Galveston Island, there are 32 miles of beach surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico. Along the beach are hotels, restaurants, clubs, shops and fishing areas. The shoreline is also an excellent place to find seashells. |
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The Elissa The 1877 Tall Ship "Elissa" can be found at the Texas Seaport Museum located at Pier 21. |
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Moody Mansion The Moody's were a powerful Texan family who established their financial empire on cotton. (The Texas Fiber) |
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Galveston's Port The Port of Galveston was the first major port in Texas and the link between the world and Texas in its republic days. Currently, the port handles ships from all over the world and is so successful that it is the only port in the nation that is not supported by public funds. |
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