Galveston Vacation Rentals
Make a Galveston vacation rental your home base for enjoying this fun-filled island on the Texas Gulf Coast.
From your Galveston condo rental you can enjoy miles of beaches and activities such swimming, parasailing, surfing, and sailboarding. Popular beaches for guests of Galveston vacation rentals include Stewart Beach and Palm Beach at Moody Gardens, which features imported white sand and a freshwater swimming lagoon.
At Galveston Island State Park, guests of
Galveston condos and vacation rentals will find sandy beaches, freshwater fishing ponds, bird watching platforms, and an amphitheatre offering summer musical productions.
Guests of Galveston condos and vacation rentals can stroll along the wide sidewalk atop the Seawall; rent bicycles, roller skates, and pedal surreys; enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the historical districts; and take a harbor tour or dolphin watching cruise. Anglers can fish from piers and rock jetties, surf fish along most beaches, or catch a deep sea fishing charter boat.
One of Galveston's top attractions is Moody Gardens, featuring gardens, a swimming beach, an IMAX theatre, and three huge glass pyramids with fascinating exhibits. The 10-story-tall Rainforest Pyramid contains a tropical rainforest, complete with plants, butterflies, birds, and waterfalls. The Discovery Pyramid is home to interactive science exhibits, and the Aquarium Pyramid showcases marine life from around the world.
Other attractions for guests of Galveston vacation rentals include the new Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark; the Lone Star Flight Museum, featuring over 40 restored aircraft; and the fascinating Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, where visitors can explore a real offshore drilling rig.
Galveston offers a wealth of historical attractions for guests of Galveston vacation rentals, including the opulent 1892 Bishop's Palace mansion, the 1859 Ashton Villa mansion, the Moody Mansion and Museum, the Galveston Island Railroad Museum, and the restored Grand 1894 Opera House, which once again hosts performing arts. The Texas Seaport Museum is home to the 1877 tall ship Elissa.
At the Galveston County Historical Museum, guests of Galveston condo rentals can learn more about the island's history and the devastating 1900 hurricane that destroyed most of the city and killed 6,000 people. Don't miss a walking or driving tour of the Silk Stocking Historical District, the East End Historical District, and The Strand, which contains one America's best collections of Victorian iron-fronted commercial buildings.
With Galveston accommodations ranging from beachfront condos to luxury villas to family-friendly vacation rental homes, you're sure to find the perfect Galveston rental for a fabulous
Texas vacation. Reserve your Galveston condo rental or vacation rental today for the best selection!
