Rachel and Bernard's guidebook
Sightseeing
Family friendly amusement park. If you're adventurous, ride the rides or just walk along the boardwalk and people watch.
Go on a boat ride and then finish off the day with some good food on the bay.
575 locals recommend
Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp AveFamily friendly amusement park. If you're adventurous, ride the rides or just walk along the boardwalk and people watch.
Go on a boat ride and then finish off the day with some good food on the bay.
Galveston Beach
6285 Seawall BlvdTake a beach day!
The Batting Cages
9040 Seawall BlvdWant a cheap date? Try the batting cages
Magic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdMini golf vs Putt putt? Try out your hand on the seawall
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrPopular fishing spot and just a great place to see the bay. Free in Winter. Summer hours there is a fee on weekends
23 locals recommend
Texas City Dike
Popular fishing spot and just a great place to see the bay. Free in Winter. Summer hours there is a fee on weekends
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StParks and gardens- take a beautiful walk and explore!
Bayou Wildlife Zoo
5050 FM517Bayou Golf Course
2800 Ted Dudley DrFood scene
Craft beer, outdoor and indoor seating, food truck. Open until 8pm most nights. Dog friendly patio
Galveston Bay Beer Company
902 Farm to Market Rd 3436Craft beer, outdoor and indoor seating, food truck. Open until 8pm most nights. Dog friendly patio
Dickinson Barbecue & Steakhouse
2111 FM 517 Road EastYou don't need to travel far for great BBQ. Dine in or drive-through
A bit confusing as there are many different menus and seating areas, but locals love their Sunday brunch.
For the travelers willing to spend a bit more on food/drinks.
Fine dining inside, or bar seating
11 locals recommend
Marais
2015 FM 517 Road EastA bit confusing as there are many different menus and seating areas, but locals love their Sunday brunch.
For the travelers willing to spend a bit more on food/drinks.
Fine dining inside, or bar seating
Rogers Malt Shoppe
4410 State Highway 3Stop in for a burger and a malt
Topwater Grill
815 Avenue OFun location right off the bay with swinging booths
Noah's Ark Bar & Grill
4438 Boulevard StOff the bay, sometimes have live music
Delicious lavender lemonade, a quaint lunch site that will make you feel like you’re at a tea party. Check their website for hours but usually closed by 2pm
Holly Berry Tea Room
501 East Main StreetDelicious lavender lemonade, a quaint lunch site that will make you feel like you’re at a tea party. Check their website for hours but usually closed by 2pm
Delicious Thai food with a lovely patio or relaxing indoor seating. Friendly staff
Namthai Restaurant and Bar
501 Bradford AvenueDelicious Thai food with a lovely patio or relaxing indoor seating. Friendly staff
Black Bear Diner
2481 Gulf FreewayDog travel sites
If traveling with a dog, this is the closest emergency Vet.
VCA Animal Emergency Hospital Southeast Calder Road
1108 Gulf Freeway SouthIf traveling with a dog, this is the closest emergency Vet.
Shopping
In the mood for outlet malls? A quick drive from the house
122 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Houston
5885 Gulf FwyIn the mood for outlet malls? A quick drive from the house
Sheffield & Sheffield Liquidation Pasadena
2801 Spencer HighwayBargain shopping! Multiple locations
The Bargain Bin
12006 North Highway 1465 minute drive on 146. Thursday is $1 day
Baybrook Mall
500 Baybrook MallMall and lots of restaurants in this area
ALDI
222 FM 518
Kroger
3410 Gulf FreewayStarting April 2, 1st Saturday of the month -
Farmer's Market 10am-2pm
Market on the Bayou by Dickinson Chamber of Commerce
2811 FM 517 Road EastStarting April 2, 1st Saturday of the month -
Farmer's Market 10am-2pm
Strand Historic District
2100 The StrandGreat place for an afternoon of shopping
H-E-B
2955 Gulf Fwy