Galveston Fishing Guides - If you want 1/2 or full day of bay fishing for just your family - salt water fishing licenses required - this is the boat! About $120 per person - up to 4 or 5 people for full day.

Boat Ramps
The following boat ramps are available for boat launching:

• 61st Street and Offatts Bayou (free to public) (Limited parking)
• Galveston Bait and Tackle, 9301 Broadway, (409)740-1185, $3.50 per day
• Galveston Yacht Basin, 715 Holiday Drive North, (409)762-9689, $9 per day (Closest to The Captain)

Sightseeing Tours

Arial View of Galveston- Airplane rides - Prices range from $99 for a half hour flight, $169 for a one hour flight and $199 for a one hour sunset flight. For more information or to make reservations visit www.airplaneride.com - Phone: 409-741-8313

Urban Seal Coastal Tours - Historical and HAUNTED Galveston Tours - Phone: 409-740-7294 - E-mail: mjurbanseal@hotmail.com

Galveston Island Tours 409.765.TOUR -or- 888.GAL.TOUR
The premiere destination management specialists on Galveston Island for individuals and groups invites you to experience the finest in daily guided tours, custom island packages, and airport* / island transportation services. We will create “A Postcard Experience” just for you. · Planning a visit to our island? We can help you with guided tours, hotels, meals, entertainment, and transportation to/from the Houston airports or around the island. · Is your group or business tired of the same old venue? Galveston Island has some of the most unique hidden treasures, waiting to be explored and shared. Galveston Island Tours is your connection to the finest services on the island. Call today for a tour, or let us help plan your group’s next adventure while visiting Galveston Island. * (minimum group of 5 persons required for airport transportation services)

Ghosts Tours of Galveston 409.949.2027 or 281.559.4818
Ghost Tours of Galveston is a tour of the Historic Strand District in Galveston, including the history of the area along with all of the Ghost Stories of the haunted Strand. Sites include a haunted Railroad Museum where a headless apparition is reported to still haunt the old Railroad yard area; a former bank building haunted by a murdered Police officer. From the Civil War Ghosts that haunt an old Infirmary and building used for housing during the 1850's and 60's, to haunted Hotels, to haunted restaurants. The Tour takes approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours and is wheel chair friendly. Prices are: $10 for Adults and $5 for children under 12. Tours are based on an 8 person minimum so make reservations now to insure spot.

High Spirits Ghost Tours 713.22.Haunt
Ever photograph a ghost? Want to learn how? Interactive and fascinating, you will use an EMF meter to detect spirit energy as you hear sad and romantic stories of the dearly departed. Learn why spirits are here, levels of manifestation, and how to capture ghostly images on film. Call 713-22-HAUNT for reservations.

Painted Lady Historic Tours 409.256.4486
Let Painted Lady Historic Tours make your stay on Galveston Island even more memorable. Named for the beautiful Victorian era homes in the historical districts, Painted Lady features a 90-minute guided driving tour of the city's most romantic and historic neighborhoods. Enjoy horseshoe seating in a 14 passenger bus, allowing you to relax in spacious, climate controlled comfort while your guide explains Galveston's unique history, architecture and legends. While in Galveston, visit the historic Hendley Market at 2010 Strand for information on tour times and a unique shopping experience. Or, call 409-256-4486 to arrange a tour that will fit your vacation schedule. Discount rates are available for seniors and groups of 10 or more.

Ashton Villa (1859) & Heritage Visitors Center
2328 Broadway 409.762.3933
Lovely antiques, family heirlooms and original art fill the stately mansion built before the Civil War by James Moreau Brown, one of Texas’ wealthiest businessmen, and presided over by his colorful daughter, Miss Bettie Brown. From the Gilded Age splendor of the Golf Room to the elegant family quarters upstairs, Ashton Villa provides an intimate glimpse into the life of a prominent Victorian family. Also home to the Heritage Visitors Center. The center offers complete visitor services, including brochures, maps, and information about local restaurants and hotels. Summer Hours (Memorial Weekend thru Labor Day): Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm Sun: Noon - 5pm

At Pier 21 & Harborside http://www.galvestonhistory.org/plc-pier21.htm- one block from Strand: TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM http://www.tsm-elissa.org/ - Tall Ship Elissa, Jean Laffite the Pirate, Great Storm of 1900, Oil Rig Museum, Immigration Museum, etc.

Galveston County Historical Museum - Includes permanent exhibits on Galveston lighthouses, Native Americans on the Island, the 1900 storm (including vintage film of the actual storm, taken by Thomas Edison’s assistant), building the Seawall, and the 1947 Texas City explosion at the , 2219 Market Street. FREE