Standing on Pier 21 is one of the best ways to experience the port of Galveston short of hopping on one of those cruise ships.  Pier 21 is where the downtown district meets the 200 year old port of Galveston. While standing on Pier 21 looking towards The harbor you can see pelican Island across the ship channel. Pelican Island is mostly man-made from dredge mud pulled from what is now the Houston, Galveston, and Texas City ship channels.  While looking west, you may be able to spot the masts of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa at the Galveston in Historic Seaport. If you look to the east, you will see the ocean star offshore drilling rig and museum. Behind you on the grass, you will find the official historic marker for the Texas Navy. Be sure to check out some of the exciting dolphin and harbor tours they offer at Pier 21 in front of Willie G‘s seafood. Go roam round pier 21 and explore everything you can see of the port that built Texas 200 years in the making. For more from Galveston Unscripted or to deep dive into Galveston history: visitgalveston.comGalveston Unscripted What is Galveston Unscripted?Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston!