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You came for the sand and surf, so get your serious relaxing going. When you tire of just laying around, stroll the seawall—the longest continuous sidewalk in the U.S. Make sure you catch a sunset during your stay. That’s free, too.

The 20-minute cruise is free. It’s the perfect way to see pods of dolphins surfing the wake—and a fitting activity for bargain hunters, like you, who score great hotel deals in Galveston.

Swim, fish, picnic, bird watch, bike, paddle or geocache here. You can learn about the flora and fauna of the island at the Nature Center, where natural field trips and fishing clinics are offered.

Take advantage of Galveston’s status as a top U.S. location for birding. More than 300 species migrate through the area, and brochures are available to help you find what—and where. A free “Birding 101” course is offered through Moody Gardens.

In 2008, Hurricane Ike destroyed so many things here—but not the spirit of the East End Historic District residents. They teamed up with local artists to transform 30-plus oak trees into creative and whimsical sculptures.

Once known as the “Wall Street of the Southwest,” Strand Street is a popular shopping, sightseeing, entertainment and museum district. It’s recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its outstanding collection of 19th century architecture.