Galveston offers sandy beaches AND all the holiday magic! Galveston turns into a coastal winter wonderland during the season, and it’s the perfect backdrop for romantic holidates that sparkle with seaside charm. Even if you missed Dickens on the Strand, there’s still plenty of great holidates to be had in Galveston. From twinkling lights to train rides with Santa, these sweet spots will have you swooning with Christmas cheer.
1) Galveston Railroad Museum~ All Aboard for Christmas Cheer
Choo-choose this date for a ride straight into holiday feels! The Galveston Railroad Museum hosts The Polar Express Train Ride each season. Dress up in your pjs and head to this event where you and your sweetheart will enjoy the beloved Christmas story, music, hot chocolate, cookies, and more. Get your golden tickets ASAP because this event is one you don’t want to miss this holiday season.
2) Moody Gardens~ Gardens of Festive Fun
Moody Gardens has your holidate covered from every angle with Holiday in the Gardens. At Holiday in the Gardens you’ll enjoy strolling hand-in-hand through a mile-long trail with over two million lights dancing to holiday music. Have some festive fun gliding around the outdoor ice rink and sliding down the giant ice slide. Grab special tickets to Holiday Fantasy: North Pole’s Got Talent for a merry and bright dinner and live show. At ICE LAND: Christmas Around the World, you and your sweetheart will wander through dazzling ice sculptures of iconic landmarks across the globe.
3) San Luis Resort~ Merry Delights
At the San Luis Resort you’ll find a perfect mix classic romance and holiday cheer with a splash of sophistication. You’ll feel like your stepping into a sophisticated winter wonderland as you walk through the doors at the San Luis Resort. The resort is also hosting a wide variety of special holiday events including a luxurious holiday afternoon tea, Evenings in the Promenade, Holiday Sip & Shop, Christmas Brunch, Breakfast with Santa, and special holiday spa packages. Treat yourself and your sweetheart to some sophisticated holiday cheer at the San Luis Resort.
4) Carriage Haus~ Tis the Season for Christmas Lights
Ready to turn your holidate into a scene from a Hallmark Christmas movie? Picture this, you’re snuggled up with your sweetheart on a private Christmas Light Tour through Galveston’s historic streets aboard a charming replica Model-T cart. Carriage Haus’ Christmas Light Tour makes that image a reality! These seasonal tours run nightly and glide past beautifully decorated Victorian homes, downtown displays, and twinkling lights in iconic neighborhoods. You’ll enjoy classic carols, cozy blankets for chilly nights, and that nostalgic holiday feeling as you sip hot cocoa and soak up the seaside sparkle.
Galveston has pretty much turned into a holiday playground for sweethearts. From nostalgic train rides to sparkling light trails and luxurious and festive experiences, Galveston mixes coastal charm with traditional holiday flair. Whether you’re strolling under lights, singing carols as you look at lights from a charming Model-T replica, or sharing a hot chocolate on a chilly night these holidates are shore to make spirits bright.
