Voyages venture as far as the Bahamas, Florida, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and the Caribbean Islands. A vehicle isn't always necessary - from here you can cruise the Western Caribbean aboard Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise ships. You don’t need one if you’re just going to hang out on the beach, but a car is handy for exploring the Galveston area.
The Amtrak Sunset Limited train, between New Orleans and Los Angeles, stops at Houston and has connections to Galveston with their "Thruway" bus service - a 90 minute trip that must be booked with your train.
Coming from Louisiana you can skirt Houston by taking a free car ferry from the Bolivar Peninsula, operated by the Texas DOT. Hobby Airport, about a 45 minute drive from Galveston. If flying Southwest Airlines you'll arrive at William P. If arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the drive is about 90 minutes to Galveston. Flying into one of Houston's two airports you’ll probably want to rent a car. Although not nearly as gay as its Northeastern counterparts (locals joke the town is “half gay”), it’s heating up as a summer destination.īarely an hour from Houston, most people drive to Galveston. It’s a seaside destination where gay guys can feel comfortable strolling down the street together. See the Galveston, and Texas Department of Health websites for local updates.Īs Provincetown is to Boston and Fire Island is to New York, so Galveston is to Houston. See the CDC website for details and updates. There are restrictions on the entry of certain travelers into the United States in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Emergency measures in the wake of Covid-19: