Silverleaf's Seaside Resort

Description:

Silverleaf's Seaside Resort is located on picturesque Galveston Island. The gentle surf, combined with sandy beaches and near-perfect weather year-round, make this resort a wonderful getaway. Antique lovers will enjoy the many quaint antique shops on the island. Galveston Island provides a variety of historical events and activities for all ages.

Nearby Attractions

The Galveston Trolley, reminiscent of the original streetcars of the early 20th century, serves the island with four custom-designed cars. It provides transportation from the beachfront to the Strand and a separate trolley operates in the downtown area. The trolleys run year-round except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

The Moody Mansion has been restored to its turn-of-the century grandeur and depicts home life of an influential, powerful Texas family. Open daily to visitors, the mansion is filled with furnishings and personal effects of the Moody family.

The Strand Historic District is located along Strand and Mechanic Streets between 20th and 25th Streets. This National Historic Landmark District has been renovated and contains a wonderful collection of 19th century ironfront buildings. Dickens on the Strand is a yearly event, held in December, where you can take a step back in time as the district recreates late 19th century living.

Moody Gardens, 156 acres of educational and fun-filled activities for all ages. Visit a tropical rainforest, which features more than 1,700 species of tropical plants, fish, birds and butterflies; the IMAX 3-D theater and the white sands of the Palm Beach with freshwater lagoons and even a yellow submarine for the kids.