Galveston is located within the heart of South Texas. This town possess all the charm of a southern town and is only 40 minutes south of the fourth largest city in the United States. Galveston is a small island that offers 32 miles of relaxing coastlines, outstanding restaurants and incredible art galleries. This quaint city is also known for excellent entertainment and is one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country. From the sandy beaches to the famous 19th century architecture, this island is enclosed with a rich and incredible history and unique beauty all of it’s own.
The Lone Star Flight Museum is a must-see. This museum is celebrated as one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the nation. With over 30 aircrafts displayed in two hangars of over 60,000 square feet, most are still in flying condition. You can even experience a flight of a life time in the historic B-17 Flying Fortress. There are many more activities at this great museum!
Artist Boat Kayak Tours are devoted to promoting awareness and protection of coastal margins and marine environment. Each public adventure is guided and interpretive via a kayak to places on Galveston’s Bay. This four hour adventure may include a watercolor demonstration providing a chance to create a custom-made souvenir.
Get out of the hot Texas sun and cool down with the spooky Mayfield Haunted Mansion. This haunted house is designed to be silly, fun and spooky! It is said that Dr. Horace Mayfield, a once well-respected doctor, still haunts the residence. His prime study was mental illness of humans. During his time, he performed many experiments on his unwitting patients. His main experiments involved the education of the impact of fearful situations on individuals.
So if you’re brave enough or want to enjoy a couple thrills, drive your reliable Ford from your Temple Ford dealer on down to this remarkable town.
