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Are you one of those people who likes sunrises facing the sea? Do you like nature and animals? Do you enjoy art, culture and history? Galveston, a coastal city in the American state of Texas, is the perfect place. You will find a host of vacation rental that you will love. From Bolivar Flats to Follets Island and from West Bay to Jamaica Beach, you will discover all the things this stunning city has to offer, from amazing gardens with parks and aquariums to wonderful museums and much more. You will be impressed by all the knowledge that you can acquire in the Bishop's Palace, and the landscape of San Luis Beach will take your breath away. This makes Galveston an attractive destination for many people.
Vacation rental that guarantee rest and relaxationIn addition to all the natural wonders that this city has, such as its incredible coastline, its beautiful beach, all the attractions that it offers, one of the fundamental characteristics that makes the quality of the accommodation it offers a highly visited place. In Galveston, you can find stunning vacation rental very close to the Gulf of Mexico that include 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms enough for six people to be perfectly comfortable. Inside the beautiful properties, you will find decor that matches the beach vibe, with features such as a Galley Island style kitchen that allows cooking and entertaining. Furthermore, the rest of the living room space offers two sets of very comfortable and elegant sofa beds. You will have so many amenities such rubbish compactor, dishwasher, standard washer dryer, pots, pans and even barbecue plates. Outside, the fun is noticeable, offering gardens, swimming pools and swings for the little ones.
Vacations in Galveston
The area and getting around
In the extreme northeast of the city there is a site that could be an exceptional place for people who enjoy animal conservation and bird watching. Bolivar Flats, is a bird area of global importance, which is the highest designation in the network of shorebird reserves in the Western Hemisphere. Basically, a quiet beach with shallow waters where visitors can enjoy a walk while observing the enormous number of species of birds and other wild animals that are protected. The place has several suggested routes that are carefully marked so that people not only know the number of areas they are going to travel, but also can do it in places where it is safe for themselves as well as for animals and planets. Among the birds that can be observed in this wonderful natural reserve are the bald eagle, osprey, crested face, turkey vulture, black vulture, red-tailed hawk, red-shouldered hawk, wide-winged hawk and the northern eagle among others; Likewise, among the trees that are found are the Live Oak, the Pecan, the Black Willow, the cedar elm and the wax myrtle among others.
A fantastic islandIn the central art of the city there is a wonderful place which is a sign of admiration for its spectacular beauty, the views it offers and for being one of the most visited tourist destinations in the entire region. Pelican Island is an extraordinary place that offers visitors a number of beautiful beaches, a natural warmth of attention, many attractions, the possibility of observing a scenic beauty are the same. People who visit the island have the opportunity to learn about the University of Texas what a construction is, which was made from a donation from the Galveston businessman George Mitchell who bought a huge part of the land and gave it so that the home permanent of this university. It is also possible to visit USS Cavalla (SS-244) and SeaWolf Park, which is a great park where you can see a real submarine.
Travellers and activities
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is an outstanding pier on the seashore famous because that place where there is a roller coaster an important number of attractions that makes theme park lovers can spend an incredible day. Built in 2012 this impressive pier is the replacement for the original Pleasure Pier that was destroyed by Hurricane Carla in 1961. It has a beautiful walkway through which you can access shops and restaurants and also has an amusement park
Galveston for beach loversPeople who enjoy the maritime atmosphere of the beach of the sea of the sun of the sand of the sea breeze and all the dynamics that have a huge coast with many beaches and islands to choose from in the beautiful city of Galveston. One of the best examples to expose all the beauty of this city is Galveston Beach which is an amazing, incredibly wide beach like the not big ones constantly reaching the shore, with a spectacular climate, the radiant sun most of the year, with golden sands and with a huge row of flats right in front of the sea. Visitors can choose one of the deck chairs offered by The wonderful beach service and enjoy a warm day in the sun, they have the possibility of taking a walk along the spectacular boulevard and enjoying a large number of shops and restaurants in this area. They can also choose to have fun with physical activities and do some sports offered by organisations that are on the beach such as surfing, windsurfing or paddleboarding. Without a doubt, this is a great specimen for beach lovers to get to know Galveston.
Did you know that more than a dozen shark attacks have been recorded on Galveston beaches?
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The Moody Gardens is a great place that has a botanical garden and an aquarium which is one of the largest in the world and has a huge amount of fish and marine life. The complex has several attractions such as the cell pyramid that contains tropical animals and plants, the Discovery pyramid that has science activities, the Palm Beach which is a sandy area with a garden and freshwater lagoons. In addition, the place has a spectacular "Ridefilm Theatre", a three-dimensional IMAX theatre and a paddlewheel cruise ship.
2. Slide through a hilarious water slideSchlitterbahn waterpark is an impressive place where you will find all the water fun you can have. It has tons of attractions that are designed to thrill. You will find the fastest, the highest and the most fun exhibitions of attractions in this impressive park. From a very fast pipeline through which you can say art with a lifeguard, to a wonderful heated pool and a pool that generates artificial waves to an incredible slide that will make you live an amazing moment of adrenaline due to the speed you will reach, are some of the attractions that you will find in this incredible place.
3. Fill yourself with history in a former mansionBishop's Palace is an astonishing Victorian mansion that is listed as one of the 100 most important buildings in the United States, as well as one of the 14 most representative structures in the United States. The house, which was built at the end of the 19th century, is a symbol of the preservation of the history of this region and allows the possibility of entering and taking a guided tour to fill in the history of its walls, especially in relation to the Catholic diocese of Galveston. In your, you can see a wealth of artefacts, relics and works of art that are part of Galveston's memory, especially when it comes to daily religious life.
4. Go and meet a real sailing boatGalveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa is an incredible port and museum where you will be able to learn in depth about sailing, you will have the opportunity to get on a real 19th century sailing ship, and you will also have the opportunity through of a guided tour to know the maritime history of this incredible Port and of this beautiful city. The Port is home to the ship Elisa which is a 19th century boat that is in a great state of conservation and through which tourists are taught about the depth of information for sailing the parts of the ship and the codes to be used when denying.
5. Visit the Shanghai Science and Technology MuseumGo fishing in San Luis Beach This beach, in addition to being famous for its breadth and for the beauty of its crystal clear waters and golden sands, is also known for having several areas where fishing abounds. Most of the Moba visitors this beach sunbathe but take advantage of the opportunity that the sea offers them to get a lot of fish. Both from the pier and from fishing boats as well as with a rod or with a net, San Luis Beach offers many points where fishing abounds, for that reason, when the visit is you cannot fail to bring the necessary instruments to catch a great specimen.
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