Silk Stocking Historic District Travel Guide
Galveston
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Popular places to visit
Galveston Seawall
You can learn about the local history of Galveston when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Island Beaches
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Galveston Island Beaches, a popular beach in Galveston.
Moody Gardens
More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Ride the thrilling swings over the Gulf of Mexico and browse the shops and restaurants on this fun and scenic pier.
Port of Galveston
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Enjoy a day twisting and turning on water slides or just relax in a pool with a swim-up bar at this popular water park.
Things to do
Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
Top hotels in Silk Stocking Historic District
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
"The room , amenities and overall experience are why we will keep coming back again and again. We used to stay close to the seawall and Jamaica beach , but we were missing out. Stay here and you will see. There are no substitutes."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
"Very outdated and many things that come with that. Rusty parts of the bathroom, balcony, and microwave. The staff was helpful and front desk was very friendly, but the amenities, the rooms and overall quality of the hotel is very poor and in need of repairs and maintenance. The breakfast wasn’t very ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
"Staff was excellent. Not worth the price. We paid for penthouse corner room. One window opened to a white wall and you could not see anything else. Only ocean view was the balcony. Bathroom needs updated."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"For the price I expected a clean basic room just to sleep, the floors had mud/dirt tracks, the sheets had old blood stains, the corners of the room where filthy, TP wasn’t replaced, they could do better, but I’m glad they had a somewhat of a cleaner backup room. Breakfast was pretty good, be prepared ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
"Lovely hotel"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Gaido's Seaside Inn
"This property is definitely outdated. When checking in, the lobby room is the size of a closet and dingy. We booked this property for three nights and left after the first night. The breakfast was mediocre and it just felt dirty where they serve the food. The pool had algae growing on the walls. ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Silk Stocking Historic District
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Jamaica Beach.
Jamaica Beach
Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.
Near West End
While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Beaches.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.
Sea Isle
While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.
