Causeway & Cruise

When you enter this part of Galveston, you realize that the beginning of the island's magic beyond the beach.

One of the only ways to get to the island is to cross the infamous Galveston Causeway, and this corridor over the bridge has plenty of businesses and lodging options for visitors.

History of the Galveston Causeway

The causeway connects the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Galveston Bay. Built in 1912, the original causeway served both train and automobile traffic. In 1939, auto traffic was relocated to new causeways built to the west, leaving the historic bridge open to rail traffic.

Causeway & Cruise: Popular Hotels

SpringHill Suites
Plan your island escape at the charming SpringHill Suites by Marriott on…
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Holiday Inn Galveston Island
Family-Friendly Hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast Welcome to the Holiday Inn…
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Galveston
The Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham is conveniently located off I-45 and…
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Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites in Galveston offers ideal lodging! Why stay in a cheap…
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Rodeway Inn
Staying at the Rodeway Inn in Galveston is both convenient and economical…
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Causeway & Cruise: Popular Restaurants
Directions From Causeway to Cruise Terminal