Galveston Island Guide
Locals’ Favorites
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7.1KIsland Coffee Houses Know Their Beans
By Rob Lucey At one time ordering a cup of coffee boiled down to “black” or with “cream or sugar.” Later, most...
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2.9KEscape The Heat This Summer With Devil & The Deep Brewery
Devil & The Deep Brewery: Quench Your Thirst With Some Cold Beverages Opened a few months ago is Galveston’s newest brewery Devil...
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6.8KVintage Crown Boutique & Bar: A Michelada Bar and Much More
Located at 215 23rd St. in Downtown Galveston, Vintage Crown Boutique Bar features a nice line of clothing and a specialty bar...
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2.5KCommunity Creative Collision at Galveston Island Market!
Galveston Island Market Saturday, June 16th, the Galveston Island Market is open 10am-4pm and offers a festive monthly outdoor event where local...
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2.6KAn Old Tradition of Ooey-Gooey Yumminess
Mario’s Seawall Italian & Pizzeria: An Old Tradition of Ooey-Gooey Yumminess Three words could really say it all about Mario’s – pizza,...
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3.2KNothing Like It Before: Beef Jerkey Outlet
Beef Jerky Outlet: Exquisite Quality and Taste Combined By Terry Card Quality and taste defines the difference between jerky purchased at the...
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2.7KA Wonderful Taste of Galveston
Taste of The Strand: A Wonderful Taste of Galveston By Lauren Elizabeth Ware I love food. Better known from Shaggy on Scooby...
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2.8KCoast 2 Soul: Voices of the Island
By: Lauren Elizabeth Ware On the first and third Tuesday of every month, people from all walks of life gather at The...
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6.2KLone Star Heroes: Comics, Toys, and Collectibles
By Matthew West Lone Star Heroes: Comics, Toys, and Collectibles, right here in Galveston, is about to celebrate their first anniversary. It...
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3.6KGalveston Island Brewing: Part 2 & Getting Better All The Time
By Terry Card Everyone loves a success story! There is one Millennial in our midst who is the epitome of a success...
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4.4KNautical Décor, Island Style Galore
By Rob Lucey Whether you are fortunate enough to own an island home or just want to take a bit of the...
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Galveston Island Brewery: Tours, Tap Room and So Much More
By Terry Card, Photos by Christa Schreckengost No longer is it necessary to go off the island to tour a brewery. The...
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6.6KMom & Pop’s Serve Up Homemade Cuisines
Everyone always asks, “Where do the locals go to eat?” Well, locals choose the locally-owned small spots that are a little...
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4.8KGalveston’s Own Farmers Market Gets Bigger and Better
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (GOFM) opened in October 2012 in a humble downtown parking lot behind Antiques Warehouse with a quaint view...
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Silver Spot Saloon: History & Music, A Great Combo
By Terry Card The owners of Silver Spot Saloon, Mary and Jim “Bucky” Pregler, are two entrepreneurs who not only have been...
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5.0KJack’s Pub: Ever the Character
By Terry Card Jack was working behind the bar and it was hot in the lounge. An idea to keep cool hit...
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7.1KMutts with Manners: A Passion for Animals For a Long Time
By Terry Card An unusual journey that started with marine animals and led to dogs does not seem as disjointed as might...
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8.5KBryan Museum: A Piece of History
By Terry Card “That man’s gone crazy! What’s he doin’ diggin’ for oil in front of the old orphanage? Does anybody know...
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6.7KRobert Kuhn And the Album “Everybody Knows”
By Kimber Fountain Pick any decade. Pick any genre. Chances are, no matter which you choose, you will hear it reflected in...
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12.4KThe Island Famous Family: This is The Spot
Written by Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost If anyone should inquire as to the busiest spot on the Island, in essence,...
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5.8KGino’s Italian: A Celebration of Family and 40 Years
By Kimber Fountain Siblings Josie Walker and Emanuele Mandini are at the helm of a restaurant that was owned by their father...
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8.5KGetting Back to Our Roots: Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
By Kimber Fountain Although it is hard to believe now, in light of the emerging backlash against the corporate giants of the...
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4.9KPho 20: Fine Vietnamese Cuisine, And The Complete Dining Package on the East End
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost Galveston is and has always been the most diverse melting pot in Texas, due mostly...
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5.3KNapolera Galveston: A Restaurant’s Homecoming
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost Napolera Galveston is warm and authentic, a genuine reflection of its dedicated owners, and is...
