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4.7
Rat Pack Tour
Relive Galveston’s glamorous era—clubs, casinos, and the legends who performed and played here.
2 hours
Downtown Galveston
Departs
9:00 AM12:00 PM3:00 PM
Highlights
- Entertainment District
- Live Music Venues
- Historic Theaters
- Nightlife
The Playground of the South
From 1915 to 1962, Galveston was called the Free State of Galveston—the Playground of the South. Prohibition and morality laws were ignored; casinos and luxury hotels flourished.
See where stars stayed and performed, and hear stories of smuggling from Cuba, gambling, and colorful crime histories.
Clubs and Legends
Visit locations tied to the Balinese Room, the Hollywood Dinner Club, and the Pelican Club—hotspots of their time.
Tour Photos
See real guests enjoying this tour
Roadmap
A nostalgic glide through Galveston’s nightlife history.
Start
Downtown Gathering Point
Balinese Room Site
Stories of glamour and raids.
Hollywood Dinner Club Site
Tales of showbiz and intrigue.
End
Entertainment District Return