Galveston Family Activities

Make your trip to Galveston, TX fun for the whole family with beaches, waterparks, museums, aquariums, and more activities perfect for kids.

From family-friendly beaches and parks to fun and exciting museums and historical activities, everyone is bound to have a memorable experience in Galveston.

pictured: 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

Top Family-Friendly Activities
Beach Day

Feel the sand between your toes and the sunshine on your face as you and your family explore Stewart Beach's expanse of family-friendly shoreline.

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Under the Sea

Explore the sea life of the Gulf of Mexico when you and your family visit the Aquarium Pyramid at Moody Gardens. See sharks up close and be amazed by the spectacular Jellyfish Gallery, and learn about the incredible ecosystem of plant and animal life below the waves.

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Ride the World’s Tallest Water Coaster

This massive water coaster at Galveston’s Schlitterbahn Waterpark is rightfully named: MASSIV. The tallest in the world, this ride is 82 feet high with twists, turns, drops and splashes that span 926 feet – or about three football fields.

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Family Fun

One Hope Blvd
Galveston, Texas 77554

Museum

2618 Broadway Avenue J
Galveston, Texas 77550

Museum

2217 Strand St, Suite 101
Galveston, Texas 77550

Outdoor Activities

2814 avenue R 1/2
Galveston, Texas 77550

Family Fun

1922 Strand
Galveston, Texas 77550

Outdoor Activities

2328 Strand St,, Suite 260
Galveston, Texas 77550