Galveston

Beaches

The Seawall (Seawall Blvd. from 61st St. to 25th St.) on the Gulf-side waterfront attracts runners, cyclists, and rollerbladers. Just below it is a long, free beach near many big hotels and resorts. Stewart Beach Park (6th St. and Seawall Blvd. 409/765-5023. $5 per vehicle) has a bathhouse, amusement park, bumper boats, miniature-golf course, and a water coaster in addition to saltwater and sand. It's open weekdays 9 to 5, weekends 8 to 6 from March through May; weekdays 8 to 6 and weekends 8 to 7 from June through September; and weekends 9 to 5 during the first two weekends of October. Galveston Island State Park (3 Mile Rd., 10 mi (16 km) southwest on Seawall Blvd. 409/737-1222. $3), on the western, unpopulated end of the island, is a 2,000-acre natural beach habitat ideal for birding, walking, and renewing your spirit. It's open daily from 8 am to 10 pm.

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