Galveston Island offers a rich history, culture, natural amenities, and boutique shopping. Galveston is home to more than 80 year-round festivals, special events, sporting events, and attractions such as; Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, The Historic Pleasure Pier, The Bryan Museum, Mardi Gras, Dickens on the Strand, Lone Star Bike Rally, and the Iron Man Triathlon. The island is a popular destination for industry trade shows and conventions, fundraising galas, and weddings, boasting more than 6,000 sleeping rooms, and two convention centers.