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Moody Gardens

One Hope Blvd., Galveston Island, TX 77554
800-582-4673
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Type: Gardens
Activities: Hiking, Viewing wildlife
Owner description: Work or play, this subtropical island destination is ideal for families and groups alike. Features a variety of unique attractions, a 4-diamond hotel,... more » Owner description: Work or play, this subtropical island destination is ideal for families and groups alike. Features a variety of unique attractions, a 4-diamond hotel, spa & convention center and an 18-hole seaside-links golf course. « less
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Bradford, Pennsylvania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This was a beautiful experience! There are tons of flowers, trees, animals, butterflies, etc! I would go back again and again! Just a slight heads up- it's very warm in there- so dress appropriately!

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3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We went to all three pyramids at MG. Had a blast. I recommend buying the all day pass. It is a good value and you get a chance to do it all instead of having to pick and choose. Saw the Flight Of The Butterflies MG3D movie. What a fabulous experience!!!!

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Amarillo, Texas
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36 attraction reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Moody Gardens is a great reason to visit Galveston, especially with your family, but make sure you save some money before you go. The aquarium is nice, though not extremely large. Still they have a good amount of fish and birds, with the penguins always a hit. The rainforest pyramid is well done too, with an area where butterflies will... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This is an educational and interesting place. The aquarium is awesome they have penguins so its worth it . The other two pyramids were "ok". The boat ride its included on the ticket and it was pretty good. My son is two years old and he liked. We were all day at the moody gardens.

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San Antonio, Texas
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56 reviews 56 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Like some of the others have said there is so much to do it is impossible to do in one day. We made the Aquarium and the Rain Forrest and the Paddle boat and the the day was gone. The aquarium is the best I have ever seen anywhere. You actually walk under all of the fish and water! You... More

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Leander, Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Returned from our cruise and decided to visit Moody Gardens on our way back to Austin. What a beautiful and fun place! We thoroughly enjoyed the day and highly recommend visiting. Needed more time, but we loved it. Price included all of the pyramids and the paddle boat ride around the gulf. Only way to go!

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madisonville, tx
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I took 2 eight year old boys to Moody Gardens for two days over spring break. We all had a blast! We could have used a couple of days more

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Humble, Texas
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24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Moody Gardens has so many things to do that it's impossible to do it all in one day. We spent about 2/3 hours at each Pyramid and could have used more time! The Aquarium is definitely one of the top in the country and I say this as someone who thinks that many attractions in the greater Houston area are... More

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Somerset
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Moody Gardens has three pyramids which are attractive in themselves. My favourite was the rainforest pyramid where birds fly around freely with a background of waterfalls and butterflies. Different types of monkeys also have so much freedom that they can even climb the rocks close to visitors, offering excellent opportunities for photographers. Outside the pyramids, a trip on the boat... More

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Houston, Texas
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Because my 3 yo likes it, I became a member. She can enter for free. We go there at least twice/month. She likes to see fish and animals. It's clean and safe for children to walk and run. She takes nap in her stroller there. I can read a book under the tree.

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