Stay Active With This Health & Fitness Guide to Galveston Island
Galveston is the perfect spot for a wide variety of exciting activities for those who enjoy an active lifestyle
Vacationing on Galveston Island often means fun in the sun and surf, cold drinks, and tasty eats. But enjoying a little island time doesn’t always have to mean lazing around for hours on end!
A Run with an Unbeatable View
At more than 10 miles long, Galveston’s seawall is the nation’s longest continuous sidewalk and is a great spot for your daily run, walk, jog, skate or bicycle ride with its scenic view of the Gulf.
It also makes the island a popular destination for marathons, triathlons and other races. In spring, the island hosts the annual Ironman 70.3 Texas triathlon involving some of the finest athletes in the world.
Go on an Outdoor Adventure at the Galveston Island State Park
If you’re looking for outdoor adventure, head west to the Galveston Island State Park— a great place for kayaking, birding and nature exploration. After recently undergoing a $10 million renovation, the park is back open and better than ever. Offering access to the Gulf and Galveston Bay, the 1,200-acre state park hosts many examples of barrier island habitats explored easily from the beach or by walking trails.
The park also offers free, regularly scheduled activities, including kayak tours, beach and surf explorations, bird walks, nature field trips and fishing clinics.
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