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As Native Houstonians, we often get asked about all of the fun things to do on Galveston Island. Well known attractions like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn and Pleasure Pier are a lot of fun, but in this video we show you some of our favorite things to do in Galveston, Texas that won't break the bank. Many of these attractions are free. All are $12 and under. For more information about these places, visit rvtexasyall.com/top-ten/ten-t....
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@SalseraColombiana Год назад

I absolutely love Galveston and it’s history! I’m thinking of moving there! Thank you for videos like this!

@rvamericayall Год назад

You’re welcome ☺️

@elizabethbang1367 3 года назад

After Katrina here in Mississippi, the water killed a lot of our trees on the coast near the beach. A tree carver came in and carved dolphins and stuff like that. They’re very pretty.

@rvamericayall 3 года назад

That's awesome! We'll have to look for them next time we're over that way.

@Bacopa68 Год назад

You gotta see the Elissa. It's a ship from a brief era of iron hulled clippers. One of three that are still seaworthy. I told a person I met when I was on a gig in DC I had been on the Eissa while it was being restored and this lady freaked out. It helped she was the seasonal manager of volunteers at Mystic Seaport in CT.

@rvamericayall Год назад

We love the Elissa!

@shecaptain3444 Год назад

I'm a Texan and I've had the opportunity to visit Mystic. I'll never forget how blue the water was. Just breathtaking.

@conniewolf7300 Год назад

One time in the 70's when I was in nursing school there, I was taking the ferry across and someone ran into and damaged the unloading ramp! We all had to back off! It was a nightmare! I had a new 240Z and I was convinced that the guy next to me was gonna scratch my new car! 😁 Used to love riding the ferry! You can walk on....you don't have to drive on. Then just take the next ferry back whenever you're ready! Fun!

@rvamericayall Год назад

Thanks for sharing!

@TheDaubSquad Год назад

Oh my gosh! Geocaching! We had no idea you did that! We’re headed to Galveston in June and we’re checking out your video. Such great ideas. Can’t wait to add Texas to our RV and geocaching map!!

@rvamericayall Год назад

😎

@MoonGypsy 6 лет назад

I have ridden the ferry many many times over years, we lived down in the Rollover Pass area until 2014. Thanks for bringing back great memories !

@rvamericayall 6 лет назад

Happy we could help you relive your time down there. It’s another area we really enjoy.

@Lavida-melody 5 лет назад

Loved this video! I’m driving to Galveston tomorrow from OKC. I’ve been wondering about the ferry. Thanks for the sweet digs!

@rvamericayall 5 лет назад

Have fun!

@jeandecker4073 7 лет назад

I always look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing your lovely state.

@rvamericayall 7 лет назад

+Jean Decker Thank you, Jean! So nice to hear from you! 😀

@teresataildashf 6 лет назад

I took my elderly parents on this ferry about a month before this video. It was a nice trip down memory lane with my parents.

@rvamericayall 6 лет назад

That is so great. We have so many memories of riding the ferry with our parents. We all love it.

@truetexas 7 лет назад

Great video as usual, thanks for the tips. Haven't been on the ferry in years. Fun to see.

@rvamericayall 7 лет назад

+truetexas We appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching. 😁

@malissa456 4 года назад

Thanks for the great ideas 👏🤗♥️. Going there soon & hope to check out many of these!!!

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

Thanks Melissa! We love Galveston. We have a playlist of Galveston videos if you’d like more ideas... ru-vid.com/group/PL3vGBOkcBm2UMAJU3u_7pon0nN_QStR8_

@OspreyFlyer Год назад

Good video, thanks for posting! 👍

@thegamingchef3304 4 года назад

When I worked for DirecTv when I lived in Houston I had mixed feelings about Galveston. Me being from Ohio I was happy to see the ocean and beach, especially during winter when my family was dealing with snow and ice. However, I hated working on those houses...They were just difficult because how they were designed and how high they set. But Houston to Galveston to Jamaica beach had some of the nicest people. I remember driving my Directv van on a ferry to go to some Island. This country boy from Ohio didn't know anything about that lol...I told my supervisor "So you want me to drive my van, my whole van on a boat" lol.

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

Bet that was a surprise when you pulled up to the ferry. LOL We can see how some of the old houses would be a challenge to work in. Plus, there are some unique structures on the island too. Glad you had the chance to spend some time down this way.

@MrEliasdl Год назад

I remember as a kid when we drove our rental car on the Vancouver Island to Seattle Ferry. Blew my mind. Cool story that brought back memories. Thanks for sharing.

@WanderlandTravelers 3 года назад

Great tips guys, looking forward to seeing some of these sights! The tree carvings and homemade milk shakes for sure 😃 but these are all great ideas, thanks!

@rvamericayall 3 года назад

It was great to meet y'all! Hope you enjoy your time in Galveston!

@H.O.P.E.1122 Год назад

Enjoyed your video. My sister & I are visiting Galveston all next week. Thank you for the tips.

@rvamericayall Год назад

You’re welcome ☺️

@mercury7458 3 года назад

thank you besties i enjoyed this!! 💙

@steveandpaula3541 6 лет назад

Really good video, thanks guys!

@rvamericayall 6 лет назад

+Steve and Paula Thank you! Glad y'all enjoyed it!

@joniwiri 3 года назад

Beautiful couple! Thanks for sharing this with us!

@rvamericayall 3 года назад

Thanks Joni!

@JodysJourney 6 лет назад

I saved info on the tree sculpture tour to one of my Pinterest boards so I can check it out when I travel that way. Thanks for sharing. What a neat project.

@rvamericayall 6 лет назад

Awesome! It is a very cool project. And every time we go down there we find other sculptures! Enjoy!

@Bacopa68 Год назад

The Bolivar Ferry is the best free ride in Texas. You will see dolphins every time. There is no High School on Bolivar, so all bolivar teens gotta take the two busses twice a day to Galveston and back or walk from Port Bolivar to the pedestrian deck. Also Houston Transtar has a livestream on the ferry at all times.

@rvamericayall Год назад

💯

@scenicroutetravelers3655 7 лет назад

Thanks for sharing! We would like to get down that way sometime. We have never been to Galveston. Safe travels Guys!

@rvamericayall 7 лет назад

+ScenicRouteTravelers365 Glad you enjoyed it! Safe travels & happy camping!

@anam5976 5 лет назад

Thank you! Great video!!! I got to many interesting place to visit!

@rvamericayall 5 лет назад

Thank you Ana! If you’d like more ideas on Galveston Island, please check out our Galveston Playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PL3vGBOkcBm2UMAJU3u_7pon0nN_QStR8_

@MrEliasdl Год назад

Thank you for such a great overview of Gavelston. You two travel the way i like to traveL. Also gotta say what a neat couple you are. God bless.

@rvamericayall Год назад

Thanks so much, we love our lifestyle & are extremely lucky we do it together! 😊

@lonestartropicalstx 6 лет назад

What a fun channel! Thanks so much! You've got a new subscriber.

@rvamericayall 6 лет назад

Thanks so much! Welcome!

@sango4250 3 года назад

Great tips of you guys, i'm coming to Galveston next month and will stop at places you talk about on this video, Thanks.

@rvamericayall 3 года назад

Have fun!

@ColoradoMartini 5 лет назад

We are going next month. Your video was very helpful. We hope you have an amazing Christmas. And that the new year brings you joy our new friends

@rvamericayall 5 лет назад

Awesome! Thank you. Have a great time in Galveston!

@irdiverdan 5 лет назад

Hey guys...just watched this video (don't know why I didn't see it before...oh well) and it was very timely as I'm heading to Galveston Island State Park tomorrow and planning to spend a few days (including New Years Eve) there...thanks for the info...

@rvamericayall 5 лет назад

Hey Daniel! Glad you found it. Have fun on the Island!

@Foco3018 3 года назад

Great video guys. Thanks

@rvamericayall 2 года назад

Thanks Rick!

@breannmontgomery5011 4 года назад

Very good. Thanks this was so helpful

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

Thanks Breann. We're glad it was helpful. We have a lot of Galveston videos on our channel. If you'd like to watch more, check out our Top 10 videos about Galveston Island: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UsvMAKkC8AY.html or our complete Galveston playlist: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TVup9nJ0y6M.html

@houstontxdave6876 4 года назад

Galveston and Bolivar are great places to camp and RVing. Did some geocaching down there too. Thanks for sharing!

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

We love camping down there!

@ThisNewOldRV 4 года назад

Great video! Spent many high school years there.

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

Thanks! We love Galveston!

@captlynhall 7 лет назад

Thanks for a great video. We live in League City, and run down to Galveston regularly. We knew about some of it, but am looking forward to trying Cafe Michael. We are always looking for good places to eat. Have passed the kite shop several times but never stopped in. We will make it a point next time. Can I offer another Free suggestion with lots of history? How about Murdochs ? Right over the water, and they have some great chairs to sit in for a relaxing view of the Gulf.

@rvamericayall 7 лет назад

+captlynhall Thanks for the comment & the suggestion on Murdochs! Has been many years since we've stopped there. Will add it to our list to visit next time we're on the island!

@jamesc7925 5 лет назад

Wow, great video. We booked a night at Stella Mare after watching your videos. Thanks!

@rvamericayall 5 лет назад

Awesome James! Have fun!!

@porchcafeandbistro9192 6 лет назад

@drivehomeRV Great video Y'all I liked seeing the differentiating from all the other Galveston videos!

@rvamericayall 6 лет назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

@michellelandvik4009 2 года назад

Great video! We're moving from Kansas City to DFW next week, and are hoping to take a family vacation to Galveston at the end of summer.

@rvamericayall 2 года назад

Lots of history and things to do! I’m sure your family will love it!

@midhashah8046 3 года назад

thanks for the great ideas

@rvamericayall 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@RosasUtopia 6 лет назад

Great informative Vid!

@rvamericayall 6 лет назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year!

@cayrab1 3 года назад

The tree carvings are amazing!

@rvamericayall 3 года назад

Yes they are!

@rgilbert1138 4 года назад

Awesome video. I wish you guys would have shown Fort Travis.

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

That’s a great idea Ryan. We definitely will in the future.

@maryspence3204 4 года назад

I love Gavelston so much. I agree with what y'all said about La Kings. I go there everytime I'm there. I'm acutaually going to Galveson tomorow with my mom who has never been to La Kings. So I'm going to take her there for her first time.

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

Awesome Mary! Enjoy and have a malt for us! 😋

@maryspence3204 4 года назад

RV Texas Y'all I did it was excellent

@julialabbe1666 4 года назад

Was everything open? How much is Galveston open during this time of Covid. Was it packed? TIA for answering.

@maryspence3204 4 года назад

Julia Labbe yes everything was open, I'm pretty sure it's like open like the full day like normally. I went in the mid afternoon.

@mariecraig239 5 лет назад

Very cool!

@rvamericayall 5 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed it Marie! Have fun!

@amarjeetpaul5418 4 года назад

Beautiful.

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

Thanks Amarjeet! We love Galveston. We have a Galveston playlist if you'd like to see more of the island: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TVup9nJ0y6M.html

@cinthiagarcia2564 4 года назад

Great video

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

Thanks Cinthia!

@darngoodadvice1237 7 лет назад

You guys do the best job on your videos, thank you so much for sharing... new subscriber.. don

@rvamericayall 7 лет назад

+Darn Good Advice Thanks so much, Don! Welcome to our channel. We appreciate you watching.

@mantajim2269 2 года назад

Hi all, would like to suggest for the history buffs a visit to Galveston Naval Museum. It has two ships, one is a submarine, they both have self guided tours. Just past the museum is a great n large picnic/fishing spot w great views of the ship channel.

@rvamericayall 2 года назад

Yep, that’s a good one we have enjoyed as well, thanks for sharing!

@thomaspeterson5693 4 года назад

I've been to Galveston three times now. It was nice to see places I've been and several things I have never seen. I would've like you to share addresses or even streets of where these things are. Thanks for the great video.

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Thomas! We include the addresses in the post for this video on our website: rvtexasyall.com/top-ten/ten-things-to-do-in-galveston . We also have a Galveston playlist with more fun things to do on the island if you would like some more ideas: ru-vid.com/group/PL3vGBOkcBm2UMAJU3u_7pon0nN_QStR8_

@georgec8520 4 года назад

You did not mention the Galveston city museum in the old bank building (designed by Frank Loyd Wright) that has lots of pictures dating from the 1800's to after the 1900 storm , CAF Lone Star Flight museum at the galveston airport (wwII aircraft) Galveston Railroad Museum ( old train station turned into a museum), and several pre 1900 mansions you can tour (Bishops Palace, Moody Mansion , etc)

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

Thanks for the suggestions George! We visit the Railroad Museum in our Galveston History video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DLJYQxJdnos.html . The Flight Museum has moved onto the mainland because of storm damage. If we're thinking of the correct museum in the old bank building (on The Strand), it is now a contemporary art museum. (and you're correct, we haven't shared that one yet) One of the things we love about Galveston is how many interesting places there are to visit.

@timebanditrvtravels3449 5 лет назад

I love Galvie very good video

@rvamericayall 5 лет назад

Thanks! We love it too.

@CommentswithCorey 4 года назад

Wow great ideas

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

Thanks Corey! So much to do in Galveston.

@CommentswithCorey 4 года назад

RV Texas Y'all that’s what my channel is about things to do in Texas! So I need to make my way over to Galveston

@XXX-LARGE 6 лет назад

thank you

@rvamericayall 6 лет назад

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

@thegamingchef3304 4 года назад

I was very surprised at the lack of acknowledgment of 1st black Heavy weight champ Jack Johnson. Galveston had nothing acknowledging him.

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

It looks like that is changing. Thanks so much for the comment. When we read it, we went to Google for more information and found out that in the last several years, Galveston has erected a bronze statue of Mr Johnson and named a park for him. There is also apparently a tree that has been carved in his honor.

@martymabry720 2 года назад

We are planning a trip to Galveston for a few days. I noticed yall have a Jeep and figured this would be the place to ask. Is there anywhere around the area that we can take our wrangler? Nothing super wild, just looking to go somewhere the kids will have fun.

@rvamericayall 2 года назад

You can drive on some of the beaches, Marty. Have fun!

@the1ladytammy 5 лет назад

1st dolphins I have ever seen, well, only dolphins I've ever seen was on the Bolivar Ferry.

@rvamericayall 5 лет назад

We love to watch for dolphins on the Ferry!

@thegamingchef3304 4 года назад

When I first visited Houston and my girl took me to Galveston I was so amazed about seeing Dolphins lol.

@user-ld6pd5kl4r 3 года назад

Love texsa 💕

@rvamericayall 3 года назад

We do too!

@glprewitt3245 Год назад

Do y'all take your kitty and dog with you we have a labrador we're fixing to go to Galveston we usually take her with us everywhere I was wondering if they have a doggie daycare where you can leave them for a few hours paying by the hour do you guys leave your puppy in the RV sometimes?

@rvamericayall Год назад

We are full timers so they go with us everywhere! 😊

@nelsyreyes9890 3 года назад

precovid :( ........ i miss this

@rkgaustin9043 4 года назад

Fun fact: The ferries between Galveston and Bolivar are named for former heads of the Texas Department of Transportation. Robert C. Lanier, Gibb Gilchrist, Dewitt C. Greer, Ray Stoker Jr., and Robert H. Dedman.

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

What a great tidbit of info. Thanks for sharing!

@rkgaustin9043 4 года назад

@@rvamericayall My pleasure! Thank you for responding. Bonus fun fact: the Texas dept. of transportation building in Austin is also named for Dewitt C. Greer. A rare honor for a civil servant. He created the farm to market road system and is credited with "getting Texans out of the mud" 🙂

@davidbanuelos9435 Год назад

That Jean Lafitte is right next to my grandmother's house on 14th and Water Street it's still there it's a very old castle but it's in Ruins my brother almost drowned there in the two wheels in the back since then they filled them back in 1960s we are throwing rocks at the biggest frogs you can ever see😅

@rvamericayall Год назад

Thanks for sharing your story!

@davidbanuelos9435 Год назад

I meant to say the two Wells with water. Are you can call him water wells

@rvamericayall Год назад

@@davidbanuelos9435 😯

@davidbanuelos9435 Год назад

@@rvamericayall you're very welcome I watch your programs to

@cluebug 5 лет назад

Some Texas state parks do not allow geocaching. I’m not sure why.

@rvamericayall 5 лет назад

Thanks for the info, Ann. We haven’t yet come across a Texas State Park that doesn’t allow geocaching, but we still have a lot of parks to visit. We know they require approval from the park to place a cache. For the parks that don’t allow it, maybe they are historic sites that would potentially have relics they don’t want disturbed?

@jessicahalfmann7218 Год назад

coffee shop is now closed FYI

@rvamericayall Год назад

We know, John & I went to school together & I hate that they closed! 😢

@thegraystatetruth8399 2 года назад

Do y’all Stay at hotels, rv??

@rvamericayall 2 года назад

We are full time RVers. We typically stay at Jamaica Beach RV Resort: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TVup9nJ0y6M.html

@gooddbaddllamaa2444 4 года назад

❤❤❤

@rvamericayall 4 года назад

Thanks! 😁

@tyeshiaporter1091 3 года назад

I am going to Galveston

@rvamericayall 3 года назад

Have fun Tyeshia! Lots of fun stuff to do there.

@_AutumnNoel 5 лет назад

How much is pleasure pier?

@rvamericayall 5 лет назад

Here's the link to their ticket info: www.pleasurepier.com/tickets.html

@MichaelPetersenprideboy 6 лет назад

some of the stuff they show might not be there due to hurricane harvey

@bigfatfish4148 5 лет назад

Michael Petersen naw everything is still there

@PaulTovar 6 лет назад

Any tips if I want to break the bank

@juarezderrick9647 3 года назад

Ocean Cabaret

@cowboy6688 2 года назад

😄

@rvamericayall 2 года назад

😊

@davidbanuelos9435 Год назад

They also change the name of Water Street to something Harbor Street or something I don't know I'm a galvestonian I just don't live down there anymore b o i

@rvamericayall Год назад

😎

@831Adventures 2 года назад

Your voice sounds like Kevin Costner

@rvamericayall 2 года назад

Thanks! 😀

@vacationboyvideos 6 лет назад

Is moody gardens that nice? Or more for kids? The 3d looks like a gimmick.

@rvamericayall 6 лет назад

Hi! It’s been a long time since we’ve been to Moody Gardens. We took our son when he was young. Kiddos love it, but we haven’t been without kids. They have also changed it a lot since we’ve been, so we can’t really comment on what it’s like today.

@aikijb 3 года назад

+++

@johnstrange2214 3 года назад

Yeah,the rich got the hell out.!!!! IT'S a great place to fish though.

@MysteryRamen 5 лет назад

Oof

@JMlKEY 5 лет назад

Your showing us broing stuff

@robj8862 3 года назад

Spell much ?

@eb311235 3 года назад

All of the ferries operated by the state of Texas (4) are free. IIf you feed the birds on the ferry go to the back of the boat., nobody likes their car covered in seagull crap.

@rvamericayall 3 года назад

True