10 Things to do in Galveston on a Rainy Day
If the rain has interrupted your plans in Galveston, don't fret. Instead, try some of these fun, indoor attractions.
We've all been there. You finally plan the perfect getaway – looking forward to soaking up the sun – only to arrive to cloudy skies and rain. In Galveston, that may make a day at the beach less than ideal, but it won't ruin your trip thanks to the many water-proof activities the island has to offer.
Honestly, you should visit Moody Gardens when you come to Galveston regardless of whether it is raining or not. But, it truly is the perfect place to be if it is. This 242-acre property is home to numerous attractions, including three glass pyramids that house an aquarium, a living rainforest with free-roaming sloths, birds and monkeys, and a discovery museum.
Additional things to do indoors include watching outstanding films at the 3-D and 4-D theaters.
Touring Bishop's Palace will take you back to Galveston's Golden Era when the island served as the "Wall Street of the South" and one of the country's wealthiest cities. This stunning Victorian mansion was built from 1886 to 1892 and features an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, stained-glass windows, luxury materials, furnishings, and impressive fireplaces from around the world (including one lined with pure silver). Bishop's Palace is so remarkable that the American Institute of Architects cited it as one of America's 100 most important buildings.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.Vivian Greene
5. Rosenberg Library
Founded in 1871, the Rosenberg Library is the oldest, continuously operated public library in Texas. The library is home to a free museum that includes early Galveston and Texas artifacts, paintings of Galveston subjects and a sizable collection of Russian and Greek icons. The Fox Rare Book Room contains rare books, first editions, and examples of fine printing. (By the way, access to the library is free).
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