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Things to see in Galveston, Texas (United States): 15 places and when to go
Galveston, Texas is a town in United States with around 69,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly History (9), With kids (2), Diving (2). The best known are St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, USS Stewart and Bishop's Palace. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 29.3011, -94.7975
- Population
- About 69,000
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · With kids (2) · Diving (2) · Food and drink (2) · Temples (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 1,484 km as the crow flies
What to see in Galveston, Texas
The places in and around Galveston, Texas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St. Mary Cathedral BasilicaChurch in Texas, United States777 m
- USS Stewart1942 Edsall-class destroyer escort4.1 km
- Bishop's PalaceHistoric place in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas1.5 km
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure PierA pier with many carnival like attractions1.8 km
- Galveston SeawallStructure in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas4.1 km
- Point Bolivar LightStructure in Port Bolivar, Galveston County, Texas7.9 km
- SS SelmaConcrete oil tanker vessel4.9 km
- Broadway Cemetery Historic DistrictHistoric district in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas1.7 km
- City National BankBuilding in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas615 m
- Carancahua ReefReef22 km
- Devil and The Deep BreweryBrewery365 m
- Galveston Island Brewing Co.Brewery7.1 km
- International Order of Odd Fellows LodgeHistory847 m
- Schlitterbahn Waterpark GalvestonWater park6.2 km
- USS CavallaHistory4.1 km
When to go to Galveston, Texas
The best time to visit Galveston, Texas is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:19
- FebPossible10:59
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:43
- MayBest time13:28
- JunBest time13:52
- JulBest time13:42
- AugBest time13:03
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:16
- NovPossible10:30
- DecPossible10:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08. In June, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Galveston, Texas
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,484 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Texas City, Texas5 places20 km
- Houston38 places78 km
- Port Arthur, Texas5 places107 km
- Beaumont, Texas7 places110 km
- Katy6 places112 km
- Bryan, Texas5 places215 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Galveston, Texas?
The best known: St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, USS Stewart, Bishop's Palace, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston Seawall. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Galveston, Texas?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08.
How do you get to Galveston, Texas?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,484 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Galveston, Texas as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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