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The Lone Star Flight Museum includes tributes to our war veteran heroes, including restored WWII fighter planes and more.

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by Carl Burnham


The Lone Star Flight Museum contains over 30 rare planes which have made wartime and commercial history, including pilot memorabilia and gripping accounts by our war veteran heroes. take your time touring through all the fascinating planes and exhibits, which also includes the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. Tributes are made to the infamous, and those who later became famous who served in WWII. In addition to planes, see old jeeps, trucks, bicycles, model warships, and browse the gift shop area. See our photo tour of the Lone Star Flight Museum here. Just across the street is Schlitterbahn Water Park.

See our review of the Schlitterbahn Water Park location in New Braunfels, TX.

Moody Gardens

A must see for the family is a visit to the elaborate Moody Gardens, with pyramids housing an array of wildlife, featuring a 1.5 million gallon aquarium, an IMAX theatre, scientific exhibits, and rainforests. The grounds also include gardens, a sandy beach, dining, and a hotel. If you are able during your stay on the island, visit the NOAA Sea Turtle Facility, to learn of conservation efforts with the area turtles. Visits are available during scheduled times on Tuesday and Thursday, by appointment only.
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There are numerous major events around the island during the year including:
Mardi Gras - Febr.
Oleander Festival - April
Historic Homes Tour - May
Sandcastle Competition - June
Antiques Weekend - Sept.
Lone Star Bike Rally - Sept.
Dickens on the Strand - Dec.


We would like to thank the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Galveston Bed & Breakfast Association, and Evergreen Helicopters for assistance with our features.

In our special segments here on the area, also read our features highlighting some of the bed & breakfast accommodations in Galveston.

Also, view some of our aerial photographs of Galveston taken via helicopter, the Railroad Museum, and the Lone Star Flight Museum.

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