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Amusement park · Galveston, Texas
Historic Pleasure Pier
A pier over the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, with a roller coaster, Ferris wheel and rides built over the water.
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About Historic Pleasure Pier
Galveston’s Pleasure Pier is a pier that extends about 300 meters over the Gulf of Mexico from the Seawall. It recreates an amusement pier that stood on the site in the mid-20th century and was destroyed by a hurricane.
The pier features rides and attractions such as a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, a carousel and spinning and drop rides, as well as games and concessions. From the end of the pier there are open views of the Gulf and the city’s shoreline.
The pier is liveliest at dusk and at night, with lights reflecting on the water. Entrance to the pier and rides are charged separately, with wristbands that grant unlimited access to attractions for the day, and some rides have minimum height requirements for children.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
Late afternoon and evening, when the lights are on and it’s cooler. The main season runs from spring through late summer; outside that period the pier is open fewer days.
How to get there
On Seawall Boulevard at 25th Street, a few minutes’ drive from downtown.
Tip
Check the calendar before you go: outside summer the pier is not open every day, and on very windy days some rides may be closed.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Historic Pleasure Pier
Is the Pleasure Pier open year-round?
The main season runs from spring through late summer; after that, operations are limited to certain days. Check the calendar.
What is on Galveston’s Pleasure Pier?
A roller coaster, Ferris wheel, carousel, rides, games and snack stands over the Gulf.
Where is the Pleasure Pier located?
On Seawall Boulevard at about 25th Street, over the Gulf of Mexico.