The Galveston County Museum has a plethora of unique museums including The Bryan Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, and the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Maritime Museum. The largest one is The Railroad which offers tours through its million-dollar train sets that will leave your kids feeling like they're in train heaven.

Galveston Island is home to some of the most exciting events in Texas. Whether you're looking for Mardi Gras or Dickens on the Strand, Galveston has these plus more than 100 other options each season. Its unique blend of art appreciation and pop culture overloads the senses, as there's always a great festival happening somewhere on this island.

If you're looking for a great way to enjoy your summer vacation with a camper van rental, check out the island of Galveston. With its cool summers and refreshing water adventures, this is an excellent destination that will have everyone feeling like they've been transported straight into June.

Christopher Fox set up shop in Galveston to become the first bakery in Texas.

The Galveston before the Great Storm of 1900 was a bustling, wealthy city. It had an economy second only to New York at that time in US history.

Galveston was the first city to have electrical lights later in 1883.