GALVESTON ATTRACTIONS

ADDRESS:301 Kipp Ave

PHONE: 281-334-9880

WEBSITE: http://www.kemahboardwalk.com

Galveston, TX

Leon's Finest In & Out Barbecue
DESCRIPTION: Bareque joint

CUISINE: Barbeque; specialty is  sausage made several varieties on the premises, chipped beef, briskets, links, and yard birds; sides include turnip greens, cole slaw, potato salad, Leon's Rice Stepped Up, barbeque beans and pies
ADDRESS: 5427 Broadway
PHONE: 409-744-0070

Queen's Bar-B-Que
DESCRIPTION: Family-owned and operated Bareque jointfor over 25 years

CUISINE: hickory-smoked beef, ham, link sausage, and turkey are available; dinners come with cole slaw or beans and potato salad, and bread or home-made jalapeno roll; baked potatoes can be stuffed with any of the meats or trimmings
ADDRESS: 3428 Avenue South
PHONE: 409-762-3151

Moody Gardens
DESCRIPTION: A full day of Family-fun under 3 pyramids: Palm Beach offers a white sand beach with a blue lagoon and lots of fun for kids; Discovery Pyramid features a host of interactive exhibits designed in conjunction with NASA. Visitors can learn about the wonders of space in the Science Theater, and take a fascinating adventure ride on the IMAX Ridefilm Theater; Rainforest Pyramid is 10-story venue where butterflies, birds and tropical fish share a lush environment with exotic plants from the rainforests of Africa, Asia and the Americas; Discovery Museum lets you sample the interactive International Space Station mock-up; Aquarium Pyramid invites you to dive into four oceans of the world; large touch tanks and jewel tanks will provide and a variety of unique viewing opportunities will submerse visitors in the vivid beauty of the ocean world and provide underwater classrooms and learning opportunities for people of all ages

ADMISSION: begins at $40 for adults; purchase separate tickets for Aquarium Pyramid, Discovery Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, IMAX Theater, Ridefilm Theater and Palm Beach

ADDRESS: One Hope Blvd

PHONE: 800-582-4673

WEBSITE: http://www.moodygardens.com

Lone Star Flight Museum
Features the most impressive collection of restored aircraf tin the Southwest, including a B-17, B-25, T-6 Texan, P-17 Stearman and P-47 within a large aircraft hangar home to 40 historically significant aircraft -- these planes often perform in airshows; aviators can enjoy bomber and trainer flight experiences as well; for the those who prefer to stayon the ground, there's a substantial collection of historical aircraft photos and artifacts as the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame; located next to Moody Gardens

ADMISSION: $8 Adults, $5 Seniors and Students 5-17; Ages 4 and under enter Free

ADDRESS: 2002 Terminal Drive at Galveston International Airport

PARKING: Free on premises

PHONE: 409-740-7722
WEBSITE: http://www.lsfm.org

The Strand
DESCRIPTION: A National Historic District, it also offers a wide variety of shops, antique stores, restaurants and art galleries; check out the Peanut Butter Warehouse at 102 20th Street for an eclectic assortment of collectibles plus a peanut butter pantry filled with homemade fudge; features high curbs, overhanging canopies, and horse drawn carriages; The Strand is the center of Mardi Gras celebrations, festivities, antiques, shopping, and art galleries

ADDRESS: extending from 20th to 25th Streets

Pier 21 Theater
DESCRIPTION: Features the Great Storm and The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite; the Great Storm movie runs 27 minutes and plays on the hour; it gives a glimpse of the devastating 1900 Storm, a Category 5 hurricane, through a fascinating multi-image documentary experience; $3.50 for adults; $2.50 for students; the Pirate Island of Jean Laffite is an 18-minute dramatic film chronicling the adventures of the pirate who made Galveston one of his homes

ADMISSION: Adults $5, Ages 7-18 $4, Ages 6 and under free; flight experiences have sperate fees

DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11a-5p, Fri and Sat 11a-7p

ADDRESS: Pier 21 on the Strand

http://www.galveston.com/pier21theatre

Ocean Star Offshore Museum
DESCRIPTION: Step aboard and explore the offshore rig and learn how oil and gas are produced offshore; museum features interactive displays and models

ADMISSION: $6 adults, $4 students, kids under 7 free

DAYS & HOURS: daily 10a-5p

ADDRESS: Harborside of Pier 19

WEBSITE: http://www.oceanstaroec.com

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
DESCRIPTION: In the warm season, the park offers more than 32 water rides that range in speed and sophistication that satisfies all age groups; teens and older will enjoy the uphill water coasters, whitewater rapids, relaxing hot tubs, family raft rides, and the surf ride; from October through mid-April, the park features a dozen heated attractions in a tropical, heated indoor oasis as well - you can't go wrong any time of the year

ADMISSION: Adults $38, Ages 3-11 $29, Age 2 and under free

DAYS & HOURS: Summer Hours opens 10a, closing varies from 6p-8p; Winter hours

ADDRESS: 2026 Lockheed Street

PARKING: Free on premises

PHONE: 409-770-9283

WEBSITE: http://www.schlitterbahn.com/gal