| close to bars and simple eateries, this humble motel is a 5-minute walk from the rides at galveston island historic pleasure pier, which lies along the gulf of mexico. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids stay at no extra cost with an adult. parking is complimentary. it's 3 miles from the gulf freeway. modest, individually decorated rooms feature free wi-fi, cable tv, kitchens and dining areas; some offer views of the gulf. family rooms sleep up to 6 people
William P. Hobby Airport 52 min
Galveston Railroad Museum (6 min)
Historic locomotives & indoor displays of artifacts, plus model trains & Saturday train rides. 1892 Bishop’s Palace (5 min)
Huge, circa-1892 Victorian mansion with stained-glass windows, ornate wood carvings & public tours. Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership (7 min) Seawolf Park (16 min)
City park for fishing (sunrise to sunset), picnicking & touring 2 retired naval vessels on display. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum (9 min)
Retired rig offers 3 floors of models & interactive displays, plus education programs & a gift shop. Moody Mansion (16 min)
Guests to this restored 1895 estate featuring the original furnishings are led on an hour-long tour. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (14 min)
Water amusement park with outdoor attractions open seasonally & heated indoor park open year-round. Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA (9 min)
Visitors can explore an 1877 ship & an adjacent museum with exhibits on sea commerce & immigration. Galveston Beach (9 min)
Long stretch of wave-lapped sandy beach backed by a promenade lined with restaurants & condos. Stewart Beach (7 min)
Wide, calm sand beach with lifeguards, volleyball courts, snacks bars & showers. Strand Historic District (7 min)
Historic district with Victorian architecture, restaurants, antique stores & curio shops. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (3 min)
Old-fashioned waterfront amusement area with rides for all ages, games of skill & boardwalk eats. The Bryan Museum (15 min)
The story of Texas & the American west, from Native American artifacts to modern objects. Moody Gardens (16 min)
242-acre amusement park with hotel & attractions including aquarium, zip line & paddlewheel boat. Galveston Seawall (4 min)
Listed 10-mile-long gulf coast sea wall built in 1902 with a sidewalk, street art & beach views. | 
