Bayou Shores
Galveston
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Popular places to visit
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Seawall
You can learn about the local history of Galveston during your trip to a well-known site like Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Ride the thrilling swings over the Gulf of Mexico and browse the shops and restaurants on this fun and scenic pier.
Port of Galveston
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Moody Gardens
This impressive theme park in Galveston Bay features a zoo, an aquarium, museums and rides.
Galveston Island Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Galveston Island Beaches during your trip to Galveston?
Things to do
Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Sunset Tour – Adult-Only Evening Cruise
Top hotels in Bayou Shores
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Awesome hotel and staff! Thank you for the great experience on my first trip/visit to Texas.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
Great stay and close to the cruise ships
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
Room was ver clean. Staff was very nice and friendly.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
The room was clean and spacious, and the staff were very polite and helpful. This is an old building and with age alone come verious issues some might say but they do a beatiful job with what they have and we loved or room!
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
Staff was good
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21
Nice room great view
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bayou Shores
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Fort Crockett
While Fort Crockett might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seawall Beach and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
Old Central
If you're spending some time in Old Central, Moody Mansion Museum and Betty Head Oleander Garden Park are top sights worth seeing.
Kempner Park
If you're spending some time in Kempner Park, Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center are top sights worth seeing.
Near West End
If you're spending some time in Near West End, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Downtown Galveston
If you're spending some time in Historic Downtown Galveston, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
