See more than 35 vintage railroad cars and steam engines that stand on
once-active tracks. The historic Santa Fe depot was restored to 1932 art deco
style. See an HO-gauge working model of the Port of Galveston with tracks, ships
and port activities. A People's Gallery with dozens of life-sized figures (some
of which "speak" to visitors) re-creates a busy depot scene of the 1930s. Six
multimedia theaters present the history of Galveston shipping, railroading and
commerce. Open 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon.–Sat. Admission charge. 123 25th St.
888/GAL-ISLE. www.galveston.com.
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
