This is the home of the tall ship Elissa, a square-rigged, 400-ton barkentine
built in Scotland in 1877. A visitor to Galveston during her sailing/working
days, Elissa has returned as a museum of 19th-century maritime technology. It
was opened in 1982 after eight years of restoration. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
(extended hours in summer). Elissa is sometimes away from Galveston sailing.
Check locally for dockside schedule.
Museum also includes two wide-screen theater presentations on the legends and
lore of the sea and the restoration of the Elissa. Visitors also can access a
database containing information on more than 130,000 immigrants who entered
Texas through the Port of Galveston. Admission charge. Pier 21 at north end of
Kempner (22nd) Street. 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
