Everytime our family visits the strand, a visit to Play on The Strand is always a required stop…read more My youngest daughter and I get bored with the whole bougie shopping scene on the strand, so my wife turns us loose while she shops. My daughter and I always head over to Play on The Strand with our pockets full of quarters. We head straight to the back and hit up the arcade. They've got some pinball machines back there along with a couple of arcade games. We fill their machines up with quarters then check out all the cool toys they have. They have a lot of cool toys in there and my daughter seems to always sucker me into buying her something when we leave. I always enjoy supporting small businesses here in Galveston, and their toys are of good quality. I highly recommend a visit to anyone who visits The Strand. Grab you a pocket full of quarters and stop by. Enjoy.

The store was clean I had a lot of stuff but I came just for the arcade games. Half of the games…read morewere down/issues. However, I still enjoyed myself with what was working

WHY ARE WE CHARGING? It's a shame that you need to pay an admission fee to explore the boardwalk. I…read morejust walked to the entrance and turned around. Some of the rides looked closed, I didn't see enough attractions to warrant a quick visit on my already busy Summer day. Rather, I took a trip to the beach below and dipped my feet in the warm water. Underneath the boardwalk you'll find black gulls and locals hiding from the sun. The Pleasure Pier boardwalk has a rollercoaster, swing ride, Bubba Gump, and gift shop. The gift shop is overpriced but they have a few good stickers and Hello Kitty collectibles.

First visit for me. Went with some friends over the weekend and we bought the unlimited pass and…read morehad a fun time. There weren't that many people there when we arrived (1pm) and the lines were short. The park started getting quite a bit busier around 5:30-6pm. PROS -Almost all staff were nice and helpful. -The park is very clean and in pretty good condition overall. The restrooms were very clean when we used them. -The prices are comparable with similar places. I felt that the unlimited pass is a good deal. Food (prices) are about what I expected. Not cheap but not outrageous like it can be at some places. -The food I had there wasn't great, wasn't bad. They have hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, chicken tenders etc. There are several food options close by and an easy walk to get to. Those places may be more to your liking (Bubba Shrimp, Chick Fil A etc) CONS -Two of the big rides (The roller coaster and the water ride) were closed during our entire visit, which was disappointing. I feel they should at least list on a board or tell you what isn't working when you arrive. TBH, if they told us those were not working, I would have still gone because there are other things to do. -I thought the 5D attraction was OK, but not great. The mine ride was fun, the shark attack less so. RECOMMENDATIONS -Check weather first and get there when the park opens. -Before buying your pass, ask if any rides are closed. A couple closed isn't a big deal but if 5-6 rides are closed you will want to know. -Get the unlimited day pass if you are planning on being there for more than a couple hours. -Get the unlimited refill souvenir drink cup. It pays for itself after a few refills and if you are there all day on a hot day, you will want it. It does not hold that much liquid. You can refill sodas, water or slushies. No alcohol. -If you decide to do the 5D attraction, bundle that + the park pass to get the best deal.

Very cool piece of not only national but local naval history. The destroyer escort is an enjoyable…read morewalk through display of WW2 history. The submarine is also walk through with good written descriptions of each compartment and a testament to the heroism of those that served on her! $10 mandatory free for park entrance and parking. $14 per adult to tour the naval displays.

Good to visit. Good breeze when I visited the place. Apparently a good place to fish. Bring snacks…read moreand drinks for a picnic.

Great food, great music, and lots of dancing. Perfect Saturday night spot in Galveston. We'll be…read moreback!

Took a while for the food but we'll worth the wait. Burgers were awesome. Amd the fries are…read moregreat. I had the hangover burger. Messy but so good.

Nothing dampens my vacation to the beach like a week of rain and no sun but that's what happened…read more So we were on the hunt for something fun to do with five children under 4! Fortunately we came across this sweet little place on the island. Small and quaint but full of rooms of imagination and learning. Each of the kids had different personalities and within seconds we found a spot for each of them. It may have been a toss up as to whether adults or kids had the most fun. There is only one doorway to come in and out of so we felt pretty safe that we wouldn't lose any too quickly lol. Every time we thought we had seen it all, there were more rooms to discover. Kids were fully entertained and happy to be out of the airbnb. There were enough activities for ages up to 8 I would say. There was also an art studio. Supplies were rough. Very used so a donation might improve that activity. Restrooms clean but small. So was parking. We had to park on adjacent street when we were there. Takeaway-when it rains, make a trip here you won't regret it. I believe it was $10 per head. Oh and be sure to do a little jig with Mr Skeleton while you're there.

Perfect for new walkers all the way to kinder/1st. They have the perfect set up for imaginary play…read moreand different rooms of the museum designed for specific interests. My children always want to go back there because it's a new way to play every time!

We visited this place as a family while on vacation in Houston, and it was hands down the worst…read morego-kart experience we've ever had. From the moment we walked in, we were put off. The so-called manager was sitting there, loudly chewing an apple with her mouth open--super unprofessional. The place felt lifeless, and it was clear that barely anyone comes here. Then came the kicker: $14 per race. For what? A disappointing experience in a rundown facility? The pricing makes zero sense, especially given the lack of atmosphere or any real effort to make it worth the money. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. You'd have a better time playing mini-golf--or honestly, doing anything else. Total waste of time and money!

The lady who works behind the desk truly needs Customer Service skills. She wore a frown on her…read moreface, attitude and we did not receive a thank you for spending money at this establishment. And other family members came here 2 days in a row. Now, on the other hand, the guys actually handling the go karts, they had great customer service skills. And the experience was really fun. Regarding the times around the track, we had about 3 -4 times around the track, I noticed someone else had 9 times around the track. That's a huge difference. Thank you.

Great first experience! I would go again, make sure to bring some cash!…read more The hurricane food trucks were a 2/10 Would not recommend

What a fun mini golf. Lots of interesting home made decorations, which are all painted…read moreelaborately! Staff friendly and helpful. We played the more difficult course which is certainly challenging, but more experienced players might get lucky and get a few holes in one. Well maintained, no worn carpets or broken edging. Younger players should stick to the easier course. All in all a great experience. FYI there's a shave ice stand next door across the parking lot.

While visiting Galveston, there are days when you need a break from the beach or from the rain, and…read moreMoody Gardens is the perfect diversion because it is an inside, air conditioned 5-7 hour adventure walk through exhibits which have something for everyone. My favorite exhibit was the chance to touch the stingrays. Parking is easy, and there is a food court plus a restaurant on-site.

I think Moody Gardens is worth it for children and only children. It is ridiculously overpriced. I…read morenever came here as a child, so this is coming from my current perspective. The concept of the three pyramids is cool, and the aquarium and rainforest pyramids were alright. They were still very small though, and did not showcase many interesting animals. The discovery pyramid was baffling as there is only a movie showing on the first floor and an extremely juvenile educational exhibit on the second floor. I can't believe there's an admission fee to enter just the discovery pyramid. We also saw the Dinos Alive exhibit, which was probably the most lame dinosaur exhibit I've seen. The 4D movie was catered to very young children. We got the after 4pm pass for $50 each, which includes access to all the attractions. We were done within two hours, even though we tried to stretch it out. We didn't do the ropes course/zipline or the waterpark though, but we saw that the waterpark is very small.

Fun tour through the history of piracy. There are videos available through QR codes if you don't…read morewant to read the descriptions. (It can get challenging if multiple parties are hearing different descriptions close to each other. Fire the cannon! A fun outing.

If you are visiting Galveston and want to have a spectacular time with your family, you should not…read moremiss visiting the pirate museum and the haunted house. Don't forget to request to play in the amazing Escape Room. Come with your family and enjoy.

Went here for a first date and had such an amazing time here today! The rainforest was absolutely…read moregorgeous. The natural sounds of the water, birds and the aroma was everything Truly took me away from the city life and transported me inside the Rainforest. Great for family, friends and lovers!

Been to the Rainforest Pyramid twice now and both were great visits. Saw different animals both…read moretimes. The pyramid is unique and provides a great opportunity to see animals in a more natural environment.