Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort Local area

Located in the heart of historic Galveston, you'll enjoy strolling down this unique strip that is full of specialty shops and some of the best restaurants and pubs.

Step on-board an actual retired jack-up drilling rig and experience first-hand the offshore industry.

Iron, wood, canvas and much more! Explore this nineteen-sails 'barque' three-masted, iron-hulled sailing ship, Elissa. Built in 1877, this ship continues to sail annually in the Gulf of Mexico during sea trials and lives at the Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 21. So step aboard the 19th century ship and explore her magic.

Step into the history of the Moody family's 28,000 square-foot, four-story mansion and tour 20 rooms. Experience this beautifully restored splendor and see how this powerful Texas family lived. Hours for tours are subject to change and vary by season. Please call for tour times, ticket pricing and hours.

Make this fun-filled waterpark part of your stay! Enjoy water slides, rides, free tubes and free parking. Pack a picnic basket for lunch and play all day with your family and friends. Call for hours of operation.

Take advantage of this free, fun and exciting ferry ride! From dolphins, to seagulls and ships-you just never know what you might see!

BIshop's Palace is truly an exquisite architectural treasure to see. Luxurious and grand, you'll see furnishings, fireplaces, bronzed dragons, rare woods, stained glass windows, sculptures and intricately carved ornaments gathered from around the world and all placed in this Victorian castle. Call for ticket and tour information.

Designated as the official Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, you'll see some of America's legendary military aircarft. Experience the museum's flying collection of historical aircraft and view artifacts during your tour. Not only learn first-hand how the aviation industry as advanced, but you'll also get to pay tribute to those who have bravely served our country in the military.

Explore the differences of all the various historic trains! From sleeping cars, dining cars to luggage cars and cabooses-you can climb aboard and see them first-hand. Then be sure to cool off inside the museum and see the "Ghosts of Travelers' Past".

Home of the world's largest collection of historical artwork, documents and artifacts. Experience the West as it will never been seen again and view over 70,000 pieces spanning 12,000 years from ancient Native American, German, French, Spanish and English cultural artifacts to 21st century treasures.