Tours
Family FavoriteGalveston Duck Tours
$25–$50Amphibious tour in a restored WWII-era DUKW covering Seawall Boulevard and Offatts Bayou.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is an attraction in Galveston, TX, part of the Houston & Galveston guide. Cost: $25 to $50.
2501 Boardwalk · Galveston, TX
Why you should go…
Built on the site of a historic 1940s pleasure pier destroyed by Hurricane Ike, this rebuilt version extends over 1,000 feet over the Gulf of Mexico. Its Iron Shark roller coaster and observation wheel both offer open-water views.
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