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Fox Cottage Sightseeing & Activities Favorites
Here's a list of must-see sights and activities in Galveston, TX!
The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate 19,082 square feet Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas.
228 locals recommend
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue JThe Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate 19,082 square feet Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas.
The Bryan Museum
1315 21st StMuseum for those interested in Western and Pioneer history.
The tall ship Elissa is a three-masted barque. She is currently moored in Galveston, Texas, and is one of the oldest ships sailing today. Launched in 1877, she is now a museum ship at the Texas Seaport Museum. She was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990.
121 locals recommend
Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
8The tall ship Elissa is a three-masted barque. She is currently moored in Galveston, Texas, and is one of the oldest ships sailing today. Launched in 1877, she is now a museum ship at the Texas Seaport Museum. She was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990.
The Strand Historic District, also known as the Strand District, in downtown Galveston, Texas, is a National Historic Landmark District of mainly Victorian era buildings that now house restaurants, antique stores, and curio shops.
56 locals recommend
Strand Street
The StrandThe Strand Historic District, also known as the Strand District, in downtown Galveston, Texas, is a National Historic Landmark District of mainly Victorian era buildings that now house restaurants, antique stores, and curio shops.
The Strand isn't the only street with a unique atmosphere and draw. Venture onto Postoffice Street for an enchanting blend of art galleries, antique shops and chic eateries.
12 locals recommend
Postoffice Street
Postoffice StreetThe Strand isn't the only street with a unique atmosphere and draw. Venture onto Postoffice Street for an enchanting blend of art galleries, antique shops and chic eateries.
We travel down Seawall Blvd pointing out many exciting attractions. We will take you on a water tour. That's right, it really goes in the water!
We will tour Offatt's Bayou for approximately 15 minutes. Once we hit land again, we will show you some of our beautiful 1900's mansions and the historic downtown Strand shopping district. We will lead you towards some of the best shopping, dining and downtown attractions. On our journey back to the Seawall we pass through the "Silk Stockings" historical homes district.
During the entire Duck Tour you will enjoy a humorous yet informative tour narrated by our experienced captains.
90 locals recommend
Galveston Duck Tour
2415 Seawall BlvdWe travel down Seawall Blvd pointing out many exciting attractions. We will take you on a water tour. That's right, it really goes in the water!
We will tour Offatt's Bayou for approximately 15 minutes. Once we hit land again, we will show you some of our beautiful 1900's mansions and the historic downtown Strand shopping district. We will lead you towards some of the best shopping, dining and downtown attractions. On our journey back to the Seawall we pass through the "Silk Stockings" historical homes district.
During the entire Duck Tour you will enjoy a humorous yet informative tour narrated by our experienced captains.
Take a trip to Bolivar and likely see some dolphins along the way!
16 locals recommend
Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
Galveston - Bolivar FerryTake a trip to Bolivar and likely see some dolphins along the way!
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a railroad museum owned and operated by the Center for Transportation and Commerce, a non-profit organization. The museum was established with funds from Galveston businesswoman and philanthropist Mary Moody Northen and the Moody Foundation.
140 locals recommend
Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlThe Galveston Railroad Museum is a railroad museum owned and operated by the Center for Transportation and Commerce, a non-profit organization. The museum was established with funds from Galveston businesswoman and philanthropist Mary Moody Northen and the Moody Foundation.
Fox Cottage by the Sea's pick for Italian that's an easy 2 to 3 minute walk from the cottage!
88 locals recommend
Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall BlvdFox Cottage by the Sea's pick for Italian that's an easy 2 to 3 minute walk from the cottage!
Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall BoulevardFox Cottage by the Sea's pick for classic Texas seafood!
Grab a great cuppa and meet the very cool owners! Free samples!
10 locals recommend
Galveston Coffee Roasters
532 23rd StGrab a great cuppa and meet the very cool owners! Free samples!
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardAnother Galveston classic seafood restaurant!
Galveston's largest beach and the one closest to Fox Cottage by the Sea. This beach is a short walking distance from the cottage.
66 locals recommend
East Beach
Seawall BlvdGalveston's largest beach and the one closest to Fox Cottage by the Sea. This beach is a short walking distance from the cottage.
Food scene
One of our favorite eateries! It boasts a lovely outdoor garden for eating and has a wonderful, delicious and healthy menu! Dog friendly!
213 locals recommend
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StOne of our favorite eateries! It boasts a lovely outdoor garden for eating and has a wonderful, delicious and healthy menu! Dog friendly!
One of our favorite watering holes! They offer a wide and wonderful drink menu and feature local Galveston artists.
22 locals recommend
The Proletariat Gallery & Public House
2221 Market StOne of our favorite watering holes! They offer a wide and wonderful drink menu and feature local Galveston artists.