Example · Bolivar Peninsula
Flexible Bolivar day
Ferry across, a historic fort, birds and a waterfront lunch — no fixed clock.
- 9:00 AM
Ferry to Port Bolivar (Galveston → Bolivar)
Galveston → Port Bolivar. Allow for an unknown wait. · about 90 min
123 SH 87, Port Bolivar, TX 77650 (Galveston landing: 1000 Ferry Road)
Toll-free (per TxDOT)
- 10:45 AM
Fort Travis Seashore Park
Historic fort site and picnic area. · about 75 min
800 Anderson Ave., Port Bolivar, TX 77650
Price not listed — check the official site
- 12:30 PM
Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
Lunch in Crystal Beach. · about 90 min
1295 N. Stingaree Rd, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Price not listed — check the official site
- 3:00 PM
Ferry back to Galveston (Bolivar → Galveston)
Bolivar → Galveston. Return waits can differ from the morning. · about 90 min
123 SH 87, Port Bolivar, TX 77650 (Galveston landing: 1000 Ferry Road)
Toll-free (per TxDOT)
Optional
- Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary — Birding near the North Jetty.
Weather / plan B
- Texas Seaport Museum & 1877 Tall Ship Elissa — If weather or ferry waits look bad, stay on the island.
- Getting around
- Car on the free TxDOT ferry. Queue and crossing times vary by direction — check before each crossing. Not for cruise sailing days.
- Costs
- No total shown: most venues don't publish prices for this plan. Posted admission prices appear on each stop; add your own estimates after importing.
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