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Visiting Galveston, TX


More than 30 miles of beaches plus a wealth of cultural and historic institutions make this island a Gulf of Mexico vacation hot spot. If you go, don't forget your walking shoes: With 14 museums and 20 art galleries, plus several historic homes and mansions, there's a lot of ground to cover. Armchair pilots will love the Lone Star Flight Museum and those with more of a nautical interest can check out the Texas Seaport Museum. Families will enjoy the many child-friendly attractions, including... more » More than 30 miles of beaches plus a wealth of cultural and historic institutions make this island a Gulf of Mexico vacation hot spot. If you go, don't forget your walking shoes: With 14 museums and 20 art galleries, plus several historic homes and mansions, there's a lot of ground to cover. Armchair pilots will love the Lone Star Flight Museum and those with more of a nautical interest can check out the Texas Seaport Museum. Families will enjoy the many child-friendly attractions, including Moody Gardens, with its replica of a tropical rain forest. It's easy to get caught up in all the activities, but don't forget to spend some downtime in the sun and on the beach. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Jul
86°F 30°C
77°F 25°C
3 in 7 cm
Aug
87°F 30°C
76°F 24°C
5 in 12 cm
Sep
84°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
6 in 14 cm
Oct
77°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
4 in 11 cm
Nov
68°F 20°C
57°F 13°C
4 in 9 cm
Dec
61°F 16°C
48°F 8°C
3 in 9 cm
Extended Forecast
Monday
Jul 13
Hi:
92°F 33°C
Lo:
81°F 27°C
Tuesday
Jul 14
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92°F 33°C
Lo:
81°F 27°C
Wednesday
Jul 15
Hi:
92°F 33°C
Lo:
81°F 27°C

Traveler Reviews

Commodore on the Beach

1 of 5 stars
Houston
Jul 12, 2009

I've never written a review for Tripadvisor, but felt stronly compelled to share my story. After our pre-paid cash deposit, and verification of our reservation the week prior, when we arrived they...more

Palm Beach at Moody Gardens

Jul 12, 2009

My husband and I were naive enough to assume that "beach" meant that the sand went down to water and that you could then get in the water. Well, that is not true at Palm Beach. There is lots of...more

Baymont Inn & Suites Galveston

Jul 11, 2009

My family had a 2 King bedroom on the first floor. The room was very large, clean and comfortable. The only issue I had with the room was the curtains did not block out the light very well. The staff...more

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