Island Carriages in Galveston, TX offers you a ride through the past as well as into the present. One of their most popular rides is their Victorian Excursion, which is a ride on a horse-drawn carriage through the East End Historical District of Galveston, where you will see things you thought were long gone. The streets of Galveston are loaded with trees and architectural designs from a past era-an era you never thought you'd get to see again.
The fronts of the houses have exquisite carvings and large towering pillars that homeowners to try to imitate. The huge porches with the swing out front welcomes and almost invites you to stop and enjoy. The stained glass windows and old-time siding all wrapped around with wrought iron fencing all serves to remind you of what the ancestors lived like in the Gilded Age of Galveston. You won't want the tour to end as you'll find the homes in this district such a topic of conversation.
Galveston's Historic Landmark District, known as The Strand is very popular for tourists and visitors. Many visitors love taking the island carriages through this district so they can get a good glimpse of everything there. The Strand is such an interesting piece of history that many consider it a vacation in itself. You can hire the Island Carriages for many different kinds of tours and activities.
Island carriages are also available for weddings, corporate parties, anniversaries etc. They make a splash wherever they perform. Their cost is dependent on what type of tour you order. Bring cash along as that is their method of payment.