Susan L. Morgan 10 Things to Do in Galveston Capital Tourism and M

10 Things to Do in Galveston Capital Tourism and Marketing Before or After Your Cruise

Of course you ’ re coming to Galveston to take a cruise , but the island is a destination in of itself . With dozens of attractions , there is no shortage of things to do . We ’ ve compiled a list of the island ’ s top attractions that you won ’ t want to miss …
1 . Galveston / Port Bolivar Ferry — Want to get on a boat , before you get on your boat ? Then take a free trip on the ferry to the Bolivar Peninsula . The rides takes about 15 minutes , although during the heavy traffic of the summer months the wait to ride can take 2 hours or more . Insider tip : People who walk aboard can hop right on the next boat . Park in the free lot and simply walk aboard for a quick trip .
2 . Beautiful Architecture — Galveston has more history than just about any other city in Texas … and that comes to life in some of the island ’ s famous mansions .
The Moody Mansion is a 28,000 square foot home built around the turn of the century . Today it has been restored to its original