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Galveston County, a city located in Texas, is a charming tourist destination with lots of attractions—beaches, gardens, parks, museums, etc. It has a humid subtropical climate and has a soothing environment. Plus, it is famous for its gastronomy and shopping outlets.  In terms of accommodations for tourists, various types of vacation home rentals in Galveston Countyvillas, cottages, condos and cabins are available at genuine prices. These rental homes are well-furnished and equipped with all the modern facilities and amenities to improve the living standard of tourists.

Why Visit Galveston County?

Galveston County is an ideal tourist destination for tourists to enjoy a vacation amidst healthy environment, natural and man-made attractions, mouth-watering cuisines and many exciting and pleasurable things to do.

Things to Visit in Galveston County

Galveston County abounds with many attractions that have made tourists go gaga over them. However, the most appealing attractions that tourists should include their bucket list include the following:

Moody Gardens and Aquarium Pyramid: This is a huge complex for tourists to enjoy a get-together with their families. The three glass pyramids are the most dominant features of this attraction. The Aquarium Pyramid is one of them that showcases the aquatic life of the Caribbean, the Coral Sea, the Great Barrier Reef, the Antarctic and the Pacific. Other highlights include the giant river, touch tanks and the underwater tunnel.

Galveston Railroad Museum: Both young and old will enjoy a great time in this museum. It features a large collection of diesel and steam engines, freight and passenger cars, cabooses and many artifacts. Its major highlights include the impressive Santa Fe diesel and the famous streamlined Texas Limited passenger train.

Moody Mansion: Constructed in 1895, this mansion is a huge building that features decorative tiles, customer carved woodwork, stained glass and plasterwork. In addition, it has unique architecture, red brick and many arches along with many photos, antiques and artwork. For the convenience of tourists, guided tours are available. Many programs and events are organized here from time to time.

The Bryan Museum: Being inside a historic building, this grand museum exhibits a huge collection of artifacts that belong to the American West. The collection includes everything, ranging from Native American history to the Spanish Colonial Era and Texas Independence. The Texas Maters Gallery showcases the art of artists, who belong to Texas. Moreover, tourists will get to see works of various other artists around this museum.

Texas Seaport Museum and the Elissa: Regarded as one of the best historical attractions in USA, it is home to ship Elissa. It is a fascinating old ship with an interesting story associated with it. The Port of Galveston is a major attraction here. Other highlights include the USS Stewart and a WWII-era US Navy submarine.

Beaches near Galveston County

Beaches are very cool places for tourists to chillax in Galveston County. The most popular ones that tourists should visit include the following:

Stewart Beach: As one of the most popular beaches in Galveston, it is equipped with all the basic amenities—umbrella rentals, chairs, concession stands, showers, restrooms and lifeguards. In addition, it features a playground for children and parking.

Galveston Island State Park: Lying at a distance of 15 miles from The Strand, this park offers many outdoor activities to tourists—bird-watching, hiking, fishing and swimming. Plus, campsites are available for tourists to spend the night. There are also restrooms and shower for tourists.

East Beach: Also famous as Galveston's party beach, this beach has a laid-back atmosphere. The outdoor activities available on this beach include fishing, birding, horseback riding and volleyball courts.  It is also a good place for wedding and corporate events.

Porretto Beach: This is also a popular beach in Galveston County. It has a refreshing environment and is equipped with all the basic amenities, such as picnic areas, eateries and a playground. All in all, tourists will enjoy a great time here.

Best Time to Visit Galveston County

There are two the best times to visit Galveston County—from October to November and from March to April. During these times, the weather remains moderate and there are the least chances of rainfall and snowfall. Moreover, accommodations are available at reasonable prices.

How to Visit Galveston County?

Tourists, whether local or international, can easily access Galveston County without facing any problems. The chief airports located here are Scholes International at Galveston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Southeast Texas Regional Airport and Lake Charles Regional Airport. The local means of transportation include buses, cars and taxis.

Vacation Home Rentals in Galveston County

FindAmericanRentals, one of the best Galveston County vacation rentals by owner, offers no-booking-fee vacation rentals at very affordable prices. Its services are available around the clock on a prompt basis. So, tourists can get in touch with it anytime to book their accommodations.