breakfast is served in an airy, unfussy dining room that has vaulted ceilings. all offer en suite bathrooms; some have meadow views. lunch and dinner are available, as are fishing tours, boat rentals and parking. understated rooms in neutral hues provide smart tvs and wi-fi, as well as keurig coffee machines. there's also a lounge area with a pool table, sofas and a tv. . it's 2 miles from galveston west bay. set at the entrance to a gated community with residences and a marina, this upmarket b&b surrounded by meadows is 7 miles from interstate 45 William P. Hobby Airport 44 min
Moody Mansion (21 min) Guests to this restored 1895 estate featuring the original furnishings are led on an hour-long tour. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (22 min) Water amusement park with outdoor attractions open seasonally & heated indoor park open year-round. Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership (21 min) Galveston Beach (21 min) Long stretch of wave-lapped sandy beach backed by a promenade lined with restaurants & condos. 1892 Bishop’s Palace (23 min) Huge, circa-1892 Victorian mansion with stained-glass windows, ornate wood carvings & public tours. Galveston Island State Park (33 min) This 2000-acre park features campgrounds, hiking trails, birdwatching spots & unsupervised swimming. Rainforest Pyramid (24 min) Home to sharks, seahorses & other animals, this attraction features a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium. West Bay (34 min) Fly fishing Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum (24 min) Retired rig offers 3 floors of models & interactive displays, plus education programs & a gift shop. Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA (23 min) Visitors can explore an 1877 ship & an adjacent museum with exhibits on sea commerce & immigration. Galveston Railroad Museum (24 min) Historic locomotives & indoor displays of artifacts, plus model trains & Saturday train rides. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (24 min) Old-fashioned waterfront amusement area with rides for all ages, games of skill & boardwalk eats. Moody Gardens (24 min) 242-acre amusement park with hotel & attractions including aquarium, zip line & paddlewheel boat. The Bryan Museum (23 min) The story of Texas & the American west, from Native American artifacts to modern objects. Strand Historic District (23 min) Historic district with Victorian architecture, restaurants, antique stores & curio shops. |