Catherine Parker For travelers in Houston long enough to squeeze in a day trip, head to Galveston. Located 50 miles southeast of Houston, Galveston is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast that ...

New Texas Surf Museum The new Texas Surf Museum has its grand opening last weekend. The museum is at 2110 Mechanic St., which used to be the printing annex for the Galveston Daily News. It will be ...

Surfside Beach is another popular beach in Texas. The police department there will post the daily flag on their Facebook page ...

Visitors enjoy a star party at the McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, Texas. It’s just one of 10 things families should ... from El Paso to Galveston.) Terry Ward is a Florida-based freelance ...

To travel from Galveston Island ... most visitors seem to do – the ferry is the way to go. One of the greatest things about the ferry, which is operated by the Texas Department of Transportation ...

If you prefer public transportation, the closest bus stop is the Galveston Amtrak Bus Stop, just a short walk away from the venue. Additionally, the Galveston Island Trolley stops near The Grand ...

Fortunately there are plenty of other things to do and see on the island other than the beach. Here are new things to check out on Galveston ... of the sport in Texas is on display in the ...