Fact 1: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is built over the Gulf of Mexico, offering breathtaking ocean views from its rides and attractions.
Fact 2: The pier features a 100-foot tall Ferris wheel, providing riders with stunning panoramic views of Galveston and the coastline.
Fact 3: Opened in 2012, the Pleasure Pier revived the historic amusement park tradition that originally started in Galveston over a century ago.
Updated: December 14, 2025