For travelers in Houston long enough to squeeze in a day trip, head to Galveston. Located 50 miles southeast of Houston, ...

A 1900s boomtown with cosmopolitan flair, this coastal destination is now well-suited for families looking to combine warm-weather escapes with historic attractions and educational experiences.

Now, the Galveston Pirate Festival is coming to the island and will offer three days of activities Sept. 19-21 in three different locations.

It features more than a dozen attractions including three speed slides, four tube slides and a “tidal wave river.” The park will open for its summer season on April 25.

In May, Port of Galveston CEO Rodger Rees told Galveston's city council that Disney would move to a full-time schedule at the ...

Galveston activities this weekend will include fireworks from Friday to Sunday night, a parade and a concert at Moody Gardens.

The best time to visit Galveston is October to November or March to April when the weather is warm, but not sweltering, and accommodation prices are reasonable. Winter is the best time to score a ...