12 Activities
Exploring Galveston: A Two-Day Getaway From Dallas
Starts from
Dallas
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
12
Duration
2 days
Length
295 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Dallas
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
295 mi
- Natural Attractions
- Lifestyle Experiences
- Relaxation
Courtney E. Smith
Travel Expert
- Enjoy beautiful natural sights, from wetlands and lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.
- Get to see a statue commemorating one of Texas' founding fathers.
- Have an exciting excursion at the Space Center.
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Traveling from Dallas to Galveston is a classic Texas getaway to the shore. The Gulf of Mexico offers its own kind of laid-back charm, with lots to do and see beyond the beaches. Over the past decade, the town has been revitalized, and there are plenty of family-friendly attractions, a stunning botanical garden, and fascinating historic sites.
You'll travel down on I-45, one of the state's major roadways, and then spend a day on the bay. If you want to see the bluebonnets in full bloom, consider taking this trip in mid-spring.
You'll travel down on I-45, one of the state's major roadways, and then spend a day on the bay. If you want to see the bluebonnets in full bloom, consider taking this trip in mid-spring.
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Categories
- Natural Attractions
- Lifestyle Experiences
- Relaxation
Traveling from Dallas to Galveston is a classic Texas getaway to the shore. The Gulf of Mexico offers its own kind of laid-back charm, with lots to do and see beyond the beaches. Over the past decade, the town has been revitalized, and there are plenty of family-friendly attractions, a stunning botanical garden, and fascinating historic sites.
You'll travel down on I-45, one of the state's major roadways, and then spend a day on the bay. If you want to see the bluebonnets in full bloom, consider taking this trip in mid-spring.
You'll travel down on I-45, one of the state's major roadways, and then spend a day on the bay. If you want to see the bluebonnets in full bloom, consider taking this trip in mid-spring.
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Courtney E. Smith
Travel Expert
- Enjoy beautiful natural sights, from wetlands and lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.
- Get to see a statue commemorating one of Texas' founding fathers.
- Have an exciting excursion at the Space Center.
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Travel itinerary
6 Activities
Day 1
243 mi
Rockets and Blooms: On the Road to Galveston
Take a trip down one of Texas's major roadways, making a few stops along the way. The day is full of different experiences. In the morning, you will see the colorful landscapes surrounding Dallas. While in the afternoon, you will also have an excursion to the place pivotal to U.S. space exploration history — the Space Center, just south of Houston, Texas.
6 Activities
Day 2
52 mi
Gardens, Beach, and Pleasure Pier in Galveston
Now that you're on the waterfront, it's time to get in the water! Explore the best parts of Galveston, Texas, with today's itinerary. You'll see the famous Moody Gardens, get some time on the beach, and stroll on the boardwalk. It's your leisure time!