Galveston One day and weekend things to do within driving distance in Texas DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff Writertaffet@dallasvoice.com Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and it’s time to start planning some weekend getaways — as well as things to do for a day.
Here are a few ideas that are mostly within driving distance of Dallas. Go to the BEACH Galveston is just 45 minutes south of Houston.
From Dallas, head down I-45 and you’ll be in the middle of downtown Galveston where the highway ends … or, actually, where it begins.
The island features a number of beaches including one of the most popular — Stewart Beach. Volleyball nets are set up along the beach with the rides and roller coaster built over the water on a pier in the background.