Galveston, Texas
A Spectacular Location
Imagine waking up in a tropical paradise, surrounded by lush gardens and majestic pyramids. Moody Gardens’ outstanding attractions promise to provide a unique experience. Enjoy white sand beaches, cruise Offats Bayou aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel, or stroll through acres of lush gardens. Moody Gardens is home to America’s first IMAX® 3-D theater and the thrilling IMAX Ridefilm® Theater; the Rainforest Pyramid® with more than 1,700 species of exotic plants, animals, and butterflies; the Discover Pyramid® with more than 60 interactive exhibits; and the Aquarium Pyramid® filled with colorful marine life collected from oceans around the world.
All program sessions are held at the Moody Gardens Hotel at Seven Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX, 77554. Phone and Web site: (888) 388-8484 or (409) 741-8484; www.moodygardenshotel.com.
Make lodging reservations early, as rooms fill quickly!
Special lodging rates of $155 per night plus taxes, single or double occupancy, are available to Galveston Island Institute registrants at the Moody Gardens Hotel. Room availability at this special rate is limited.
Reservations must be made by May 29, 2009. There is a possibility that the hotel will reach full capacity before this deadline. Reservations made after this date will be accepted on a space-available basis only and may be subject to a price increase. Call (888) 388-8484 (toll-free) or (409) 741-8484 for Moody Gardens Hotel reservations. Be sure to identify yourself as a Galveston Island Institute participant. Upon making your hotel reservation, you must provide a name, phone number, and e-mail address for each room reserved. The hotel is unable to reserve multiple rooms under one name.
Hotel Tax-Exempt Information: Please contact the hotel for details.
Hotel check-in is at 4:00 p.m., and checkout is at 12:00 p.m. Hotel self parking is complimentary. Valet parking is available for $18 per day.
Travel Plans: It is recommended that registrants make travel plans after receiving Institute registration confirmation.