Area Attractions

Galveston County Fair: The fair began in 1938 and was held at facilities in Runge Park located in Arcadia, Texas.   In the early 1980s, the County Fair had reached its limits of growth at Runge Park and plans began for a move to Jack Brooks Park located in Hitchcock, Texas. The move to Jack Brooks Park was completed in time for the 1984 Fair, and this is where the fairgrounds are currently located

Galveston Island: Enjoy the sandy beaches and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With the atmosphere and fun of Galveston Island events, you definitely don’t want to miss this island scene. 

Kemah Boardwalk: Dining, live entertainment, carnival rides, roller coasters, and a whole lot of fun are all waiting 

Pleasure Pier:  Pleasure Pier is one of the few amusement parks in the world that has this many carnival rides over the water! 

Moody Gardens: Spend the day at Moody Gardens. With attractions including an indoor rainforest, aquarium, ride-films, 3D Imax and more there is always something to do at Moody Gardens. 

Space Center Houston: Space Center Houston is a leading science and space learning center, the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and a Smithsonian Affiliate museum.