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Galveston Pleasure Pier

Galveston, United States

a pier with a roller coaster in the distance
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You can’t miss this pier sticking out over the Gulf of Mexico. It’s full of rides like a big Ferris wheel and a roller coaster that hangs over the water. It feels like an old-school boardwalk. You can grab snacks like popcorn or funnel cakes at the stands along the wooden deck.

If you don’t want to do rides, you can just buy a walk-on pass. It’s a good way to see the views for a lower price. Most people visit in the evening when the neon lights turn on.

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Galveston, United States

29.2889626° N · -94.7900113° W

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