Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Island Bicycle Company
MAP
ADVENTURE SPORTS
GOOGLE MAP
( 409-762-2453;
www.islandbicyclecompany.com
;
1808 Seawall Blvd; 9:30am-6pm Sun-Wed, 9:30am-8pm
Thu-Sat)
Centrally located, Island Bicycle is a convenient choice for renting most activity
gear: surreys, bicycles, surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, boogie boards, kayaks etc.
You can even rent fishing poles ($30 per day) or metal detectors for beachcombing ($40
per day).
Tours
Numerous tours ply the islands. For a full list, see the visitor center (
Click here
)
in person
or online.
Artist Boat Kayak Adventures
( 409-770-0722;
www.artistboat.org
;
per person 2/4hr tours $25/50)
Guides meld science and art during
these creative and fascinating kayak tours of the natural sights around Galveston Island;
advance reservations required. Ask about discounted tours that support the Coastal Herit-
age Preserve area off the West Bay.
BOAT TOUR
Historic Harbor Tours
( 409-763-1877;
www.galvestonhistory.org
; Pier 21, Texas Seaport Museum; adult/child $10/8; 11:30am, 1pm,
2:30pm & 4pm)
Patrons often spot dolphins on these very reasonable, one-hour tours of the
boat- and oil-rig-filled harbor. Call to ensure tours are going that day.
BOAT TOUR
Galveston Island Duck Tours
MAP
TOUR
GOOGLE MAP
(
409-621-4771;
www.galvestonducks.com
; cnr 25th St & Seawall Blvd; adult/child $18/12;
9:30am-7pm Jun-
Aug)
Tour the island's land and water sights in this amphibious vehicle.
Festivals & Events
Galveston puts on a parade of special events; log on to
www.galveston.com
for a calendar.
Be warned: though not an organized event, the weeks of spring break in Texas (varying
throughout March) get CRAZY here.
Mardi Gras
STREET CARNIVAL
