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Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens is an attraction in Galveston, TX, part of the Houston & Galveston guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

1 Hope Blvd · Galveston, TX

Why you should go…

Moody Gardens' signature glass pyramids hold a tropical rainforest with free-flying birds, an aquarium spanning four ocean habitats, and hands-on science exhibits. A separate paddlewheel boat and ropes course round out the campus.

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What's around here?

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