Galveston, Texas, is a beautiful city located right on the water. It is perfect for fun-in-the-sun activities; however, what do you do when it is raining? Galveston is not a one-sided town; there are many things to do when it rains. You just need to know where to go and look.
Museums offer great entertainment in the rain, and Galveston is not short on museums. The Lone Star Flight Museum offers tourists the opportunity to view restored aircraft dating from the first days of flight to modern day planes. For train enthusiasts, the Railroad Museum is one of the largest train collections in the southwest. It allows tourists to see and tour antique to modern-day trains. One of the most unique museums in Galveston is Seawolf Park. Seawolf Park displays a World War II submarine and other historic military seacraft; tourists are able to explore and learn about military sea vehicles.
Galveston is replete with history. It was founded in 1836. Glorious homes dating to those early days can be toured today, especially on a rainy day.
The Bishop's Palace is not only Galveston's most famous home; it is its most famous structure. Built in 1886 by a wealthy lawyer, the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese now owns it; however, the house is open for tourists. The Bishop's Palace is considered one of the 100 most important buildings in America by the American Institute of Architects.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ashton Villa is a must-see not just on a rainy day, but any day when visiting Galveston. Constructed in 1859, it features glorious architecture and antiques from Texas' Victorian era. Ashton Villa is also considered one of the most haunted homes in Texas.
Built in 1838, the Michel B. Menard House is Galveston's oldest surviving residential structure. It is built in the Greek Revival style.
Moody Gardens is a site that contains several types of exhibitions and activities. The Rainforest Pyramid in Moody Gardens is a 10-story structure housing over 1,000 species of plants. Organized by continent, the Rainforest Pyramid allows tourists to view species indigenous only to certain areas. Focusing on the rain forests in Asia, Africa and the Americas, the Rainforest Pyramid offers an opportunity to view these plants in one setting. The Aquarium Pyramid houses a vast array of marine life. From its shark exhibit to the penguin exhibit, Aquarium Pyramid is a fascinating and detailed look into the marine life of world regions like the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The Discovery Pyramid is a large structure focusing on the weird and wacky world of science. Exhibits ranging from human bone structure to lessons in kinetic energy, the Discovery Pyramid is another Galveston activity perfect for a rainy day.
