Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination where you can get your toes in the sand, take a leisurely stroll through the Historic Downtown District, or catch a Happy Hour at a cool bar. But if you’re looking for group activities, there are plenty of things to on our charming little island.
Here are some fun group activities to check out:
Escape the Island
Escape the Island at 910 21st St. is a live escape room experience where people can work together, find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape from a themed room in 60 minutes. It requires out of the box thinking, observational skills and teamwork to beat the clock. Everyone contributes to the process with the variety of skills and background that they bring. It is fast paced and demanding but great fun when the "aha" moments that lead to progress prove to be correct. Come join the fun and book your escape room today. Remember, in order to Escape the Island.....you must first escape the room. For more details, call (832) 221-8080.
Galveston Museums
Galveston is home to many affordable museums that highlight science as well as Galveston's unique history. A pirate museum, Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast recently opened on The Strand. Downtown is also home to the Galveston Railroad Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, Texas Seaport Museum and the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA. Be sure to check out The Bryan Museum not far downtown Galveston. These museums range in price from $2 to $8. The Rosenberg Library Museum on Sealy Street is free!
La King’s Confectionery
La King's Confectionery is your connection to a bygone era, dating back to the 1920s when James H King began learning the candymaking art as an apprentice at the St. Regis Confectionery in Houston. La King's features a 1920s soda fountain, serving malts, shakes, ice cream sodas, sundaes, splits and floats.
La King's master candymaker will delight you with his old-time specialties – peanut brittle, divinity, pecan pralines, hand-dipped chocolates, fudges, and famous salt water taffy made right before your eyes on antique equipment. They make more than 40 candies from traditional recipes, just waiting for you! La King’s is located at 2323 Strand. For more information, call 409-762-6100.
