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.
Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
