The best things to do in Galveston
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Holey Moley Golf Club Houston
EntertainmentSkip the usual this week and rally the crew for Holey Moley Golf Club Houston, a 27-hole fever dream of themed mini golf with specialty…
Holey Moley Golf Club Houston
EntertainmentHOUSTON GOLF LEAGUE
EntertainmentIf your weekend needs a little competitive juice, Houston Golf League runs organized, handicapped tournaments with live scoring across…
HOUSTON GOLF LEAGUE
EntertainmentSchlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston
EntertainmentSchlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston is now part of the Enchanted Parks family, keeping the hometown tradition alive with slides, pools, and…
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston
EntertainmentWildcat Golf Club
EntertainmentGolf club offering 2 uphill 18-hole courses with city views, a driving range & grill restaurant.
Wildcat Golf Club
EntertainmentClear Creek Golf Club
EntertainmentPublic golf facility with an 18-hole, link-style course, lessons, a driving range & a club house.
Clear Creek Golf Club
EntertainmentPalm Beach At Moody Gardens Water Park
EntertainmentWater park with several attractions, including a lazy river, aquatic playground & volleyball courts.
Palm Beach At Moody Gardens Water Park
EntertainmentGame Show Studio Houston
EntertainmentInteractive venue, where guests compete in game-show inspired challenges for team building or fun.
Game Show Studio Houston
EntertainmentPuttery
EntertainmentTrendy venue featuring a modern take on mini-golf, with auto-scoring technology, plus cocktails.
Puttery
EntertainmentCinemark Tinseltown Houston 290 and XD
EntertainmentChain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.
Cinemark Tinseltown Houston 290 and XD
EntertainmentCinemark Memorial City
EntertainmentChain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.
Cinemark Memorial City
EntertainmentRiver Oaks Country Club
EntertainmentCountry club with tennis and a golf course that hosts weddings, galas and private parties.
River Oaks Country Club
EntertainmentGus Wortham Park Golf Course
EntertainmentWell-kept public course featuring grass tee boxes and an 18-hole layout, plus carts for rent.
Gus Wortham Park Golf Course
EntertainmentShowbiz Cinemas Liberty Lakes
EntertainmentMovie theater featuring current films, plus a bar, a concession stand & arcade games.
Showbiz Cinemas Liberty Lakes
EntertainmentSprawling green space featuring 18 holes with bunkers, 3 practice areas and a snack bar.
Bishop’s Palace
EntertainmentHuge, circa-1892 Victorian mansion with stained-glass windows, ornate wood carvings & public tours.
Bishop’s Palace
EntertainmentGalveston Country Club
EntertainmentPrivate golf club with a pool featuring an eatery and a bar, plus a ballroom for meetings and events.
Galveston Country Club
EntertainmentGalveston Primetime
EntertainmentComfortable cinema with a bowling alley.
Galveston Primetime
EntertainmentF.M. Law Park Golf Course
EntertainmentAcreage with trails & a golf course, with a driving range, putting green & indoor learning center.
F.M. Law Park Golf Course
EntertainmentSharpstown Park Golf Course
EntertainmentThis 18-hole golf course features a cafe, a pro shop & a practice area with a driving cage.
Sharpstown Park Golf Course
EntertainmentIPIC Theaters
EntertainmentUpscale cinema chain with plush seating, gourmet light bites & cocktails, plus in-theater service.
IPIC Theaters
EntertainmentMarq-E Entertainment Center
EntertainmentSpacious plaza with an arcade chain, comedy club & movie theater, plus informal restaurant options.
Marq-E Entertainment Center
EntertainmentHermann Park Golf Course
EntertainmentPublic 18-hole golf course offering stately oak trees, carts & a contemporary clubhouse with food.
Hermann Park Golf Course
EntertainmentRooftop Cinema Club Uptown
EntertainmentOpen-air venue featuring film screenings featuring comfortable seats and headsets, plus skyline views and snacks.
Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown
EntertainmentPuttshack - Houston
EntertainmentVenue pairing modern technology with challenging courses for a new take on mini-golf.
Puttshack - Houston
EntertainmentCinemark Tinseltown Jacinto City and XD
EntertainmentChain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.
Cinemark Tinseltown Jacinto City and XD
EntertainmentMemorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range
EntertainmentDouble-decker driving range, park and golf course plus a pro shop and a snack bar.
Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range
EntertainmentMoody Gardens 3D Theater
EntertainmentCasual cinema offering 3D films in a family-friendly environment, plus a restaurant.
Moody Gardens 3D Theater
EntertainmentCidercade Houston
EntertainmentHuge arcade bar with a mix of classic & modern games, plus house-made hard ciders.
Cidercade Houston
EntertainmentUS Golf and Games
EntertainmentRecreational activities for the entire family, such as mini golf, arcade games, go karts & baseball.
US Golf and Games
EntertainmentMagic Carpet Golf
EntertainmentColorful mini golf facility, with 36 ornately-designed holes & views of the waterfront.
Magic Carpet Golf
EntertainmentK1 Speed Houston
EntertainmentChain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.
K1 Speed Houston
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