Tickets for Galveston

Galveston
Galveston is one of the best places in the world to enjoy all the good things this world has to offer. Galveston has an awesome concert going population. Galveston does not lag behind in Sports or Theater either. Galveston is an island and the seat of Galveston County located along the Gulf Coast region in the state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. Known for its historic neighborhoods and a ten-mile (16 km) long, 17 foot high seawall designed to protect the city from floods and hurricane storm surge, Galveston is an island refuge where Texan's go to escape life as normal.

Galveston is the second-largest city in Galveston County in population after League City. As of the 2005 U.S. Census estimate, the city had a total population of 57,466. Galveston is accessible by a causeway linking Galveston Island to the mainland on the north end of the city, a toll bridge on the western end of the island, and by ferry boat service on the east end of the city.

A small romantic island tucked deep within the heart of south Texas, Galveston possesses all the charm of a small southern town. From soft sandy beaches to famous 19th century architecture, the island is surrounded with incredible history and unique beauty.

Once known as "Ellis Island of the West" and "the Wall Street of the Southwest," the once richest city in Texas later became the site of the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, the 1900 Storm; yet the history could not erase the tranquility of a Galveston sunset.

Today, Galveston is a distinctive treat for visitors. Besides its entrancing sea and miles of beach front, Galveston has many fabulous tourist attractions. It offers 32 miles of relaxing beaches, superb restaurants, top resort hotels, marvelous downtown shopping, numerous antique stores, incredible art galleries, fabulous entertainment and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country.

The Schlitterbahn water park (voted as America's #1 Indoor Waterpark) and Moody Gardens are among the hottest tourist attractions of Galveton featuring a 1.5 million-gallon aquarium pyramid

Galveston Island currently has 14 museums and historic homes open to the public for tours. These include the famous Texas Seaport Museum, the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum and the Lone Star Flight Museum. Historic places like 1859 Ashton Villa, 1886 Bishop's Palace, 1895 Moody Mansion which portray early 20th century family life among Galveston's elite, The Grand 1894 Opera House ranked among the nation's finest historical theaters, 1859 St. Joseph Church, 1861 Custom House & 1877 Tall Ship Elissa highlight the history of the Port of Galveston. Texas Aviation Hall of Fame house one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the nation also counted as incredible places to visit.

One of its most popular landmark districts is The Strand National Historic Landmark District, formerly known as the "Wall Street of the Southwest" and now home to more than 100 shops, antique stores, restaurants and art galleries. The Strand is one of the largest and best-preserved concentrations of Victorian, iron-front commercial architecture in the country.

The island plays host to a yearly Mardi Gras festival, Galveston Island Jazz & Blues Festival, Texas Beach Fest, Lone Star Bike Rally, and a Victorian-themed Christmas festival called "Dickens on the Strand" that honors the works of novelist Charles Dickens. Galveston is also home to the Balinese Room, a historic nightclub, located on a 600-foot (200 m) pier extending into the Gulf of Mexico.

The Port of Galveston is the year-round homeport to two Carnival Cruise Line vessels. The Ecstasy sails from Galveston Island on 4- and 5-day cruises to locations along the Mexican coast. The Carnival Conquest offers 7-day cruises leaving every Sunday to ports in Mexico, Jamaica and Grand Cayman. The Port is located on the upper Texas coast at the mouth of beautiful Galveston Bay, just 30 minutes steaming time from the open sea.

Galveston is unparalleled in it's ability to attract the lovers of arts and culture. It's citizens get to enjoy the Sports, Concerts and Theater events. The bands playing in Galveston are world class and invite and avid audience seeking world class fun. The numerous stadiums in Galveston are a gathering place for the lovers of sports. The tickets to such events and also to the theater events in Galveston are truly amazing.