Indulge in exciting things at Pier 21
The possibilities are endless at Pier 21, one of Galveston’s prime destinations that has enough to keep you entertained an entire weekend.
Stay at Harbor House Hotel & Marina: Book a room at the newly renovated waterfront hotel, and feel as though you’ve stepped into a design magazine.
See the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa: Step aboard this beautiful three-masted, iron-hulled tall ship built in 1877 in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Tour The Texas Seaport Museum: Next to the Elissa, the Texas Seaport Museum tells the story of a rich legacy of seaborne commerce and immigration. Look for ancestors in a computer database containing the names of more than 133,000 immigrants.
Watch a movie: Pier 21 Theater offers three documentary films for history buffs and curious visitors.
Ride a jet boat: Get the thrill of a lifetime on a high-speed jet boat ride through the harbor. SunTime Water Sports offers 20 minutes of adrenalinepumping fun.
View belly dancing: Every Friday and Saturday night, Olympia Grill at Pier 21 provides fantastic entertainment with authentic belly dancers.
Listen to live jazz: Nonno Tony’s brings something special to the table with live jazz twice a week. It starts at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 4 p.m. Sunday.
See some dolphins: Watching dolphins play in the harbor will bring a guaranteed smile to your face. Take a 45-minute trip with Baywatch Dolphin Tours and see dolphins up close in their natural habitat.
Tour an offshore oil rig: Take a look into the world of the offshore oil and gas industry at the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum and Education Center.
Watch the sunset over the harbor: Galveston is home to breathtaking sunsets, and what better place to soak in the natural beauty than on the patio of Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks?
Pier 21 is a waterfront entertainment and dining destination on Galveston’s historic harbor in The Historic Strand Seaport District.
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