Galveston Beach Parks Open March 12, Attractions Open Daily for Spring Break
Spring break is right around the corner which means flocks of Texans will be saying goodbye to winter as they head to the beach. Galveston’s beach parks will open March 12, and that’s just the beginning of what visitors can experience on the island this season.
Galveston Beach Parks Open March 12
While Seawall beaches are open year-round, several of the island’s public beach parks — East Beach and Dellanera R.V. Park — will open for beachgoers March 12 for the 2022 beach season, offering a variety of special amenities. Visitors to the beach parks can take advantage of restrooms, showers, beach chair rentals and other concessions. Stewart Beach Park will be closed through Memorial Day because of a grading project that will help to mitigate parking lot flooding during rains and high tides.
Free Sandcastle Lessons at East Beach
Budding architects can learn how to build sandcastles from the pros during free sandcastle lessons taking place March 12-13 and 19-20 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at East Beach. Some supplies are provided, but participants are encouraged to bring beach buckets and shovels.
New Ship to Shore Exhibit at Galveston’s Historic Seaport
Galveston’s Historic Seaport recently received a $2.5 million upgrade that includes a new interactive attraction. The venue – which chronicles Galveston’s history as the second largest immigration port in the United States as well as the story of seaborne commerce in Texas – features Ship to Shore, allowing visitors to follow in the footsteps of the early immigrants who traveled to Galveston in the 1880s. This new attraction will provide an interactive experience based on authentic and documented personal stories of immigrants landing in Galveston, utilizing a digital membership card that personalizes the journey to each visitor.
Popular Galveston Attractions Open Daily for Spring Break
Many of Galveston’s popular attractions will be open daily during spring break. Schlitterbahn Galveston Waterpark will be open daily beginning March 12. The park has undergone major improvements including equipment upgrades, enhanced landscaping, a front gate expansion that includes four additional entry points, plus new furniture, remodeled restrooms and updated restaurants. At Moody Gardens, visitors can explore the Aquarium, Rainforest and Discovery Pyramids and much more. The educational complex will also offer a Spring Adventures Education Program for kids daily March 14-19. The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park will also be open every day March 11-20. The island’s many historic mansions and museums such as Bishop’s Palace and the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum will be open daily throughout the season.
Cultural Experiences in Galveston’s Downtown Cultural Arts District
The Galveston Downtown Cultural Arts District, an official cultural district designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts, offers an intriguing selection of theaters, shops, restaurants, and museums that are well worth visiting. The Victorian architecture of Strand Street, widely known as The Strand, makes for a charming stroll as you shop for unique finds or grab sweets at LaKing’s Confectionery. Saengerfest Park at 23rd and Strand is a free family park home to a life-size chessboard and regular live entertainment. Be sure to also check out the district’s 20-plus art galleries, displaying fine art, sculpture and photography in beautifully restored historic buildings. Many can be found on Postoffice Street.
Save Big with the Galveston Island Pass
Galveston Island provides visitors with a special passport to adventure and savings with the Galveston Island Pass. The pass allows visitors to experience multiple Galveston attractions on one ticket and save 40 percent off regular admission prices. For more information and to purchase a pass, visit GalvestonIslandPass.com.