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Saltwater Grill: The Heart of a City, The Charm of an Island

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost A very distinct level of sophistication is required to exude limitless elegance without careening down...

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Off the Beaten Path But Worth the Drive: The West End Explored

By Sissie Coomes Sometimes the best places are those that are a tad hard to find. It’s a part of all of...

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5 New Reasons to Visit Galveston Island

Schlitterbahn’s New 8-Story Water Slide, Babe’s Beach Expansion Among Reasons to Head to Galveston This Summer You don’t need a real reason to head...

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Schlitterbahn Waterparks Thrilling “Infinity Racers” Slides

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston features the most exciting collection of water rides in Texas. Your family will be thrilled by the large collection...

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Family

Galveston Naval Museum: Explore Real Live History

There’s a lot going on at the Galveston Naval Museum this month. When you visit the Galveston Naval Museum, you will be...

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5 Things To Do On Galveston Island Without Hitting The Beach

Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re not a sand-between-your-toes...

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Biking: Nothing Compares to Riding a Bike

By Elizabeth Rogers │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost Riding a bicycle brings you closer to your surroundings, closer to life, and closer...

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Mama Teresa’s Flying Pizza: Reborn on The Island

By Rob Lucey When Hurricane Ike wiped most of the structures off of Bolivar Peninsula in 2008, longtime dining destination Mama...

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New Eight Story Space Theme Ride To Open At Schlitterbahn

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island is adding a new multi-million dollar set of slides that are the first of its kind – they are...

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Camping Island Style: Galveston Fun

By Rob Lucey More than 40 million Americans go camping in the United States each year. While campers still hope to...

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Get a Bird’s-Eye View of Galveston Island 2 Ways

Although strolling along the Seawall and lounging on a sandy beach are some of the best ways to enjoy Galveston’s coastal charm,...

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Locals' Favorites

5 Reasons To Support The Local Businesses of Galveston Island

Galveston Island is a unique community that is rich in arts and culture, family-friendly events, and local businesses that benefit from and...

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Gino’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria: Where the Locals Eat

By Terry Card When tourists indulge in conversations, whether it is while shopping, or talking to a local in a bar, one...

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The Proletariat: Galveston’s Artists Celebrate New Multi-Use Venue

Written by Michael Alan Basham, Photographed by Sharis DeJaynes Forty years ago when things were just starting to coalesce on the Strand...

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The Boardwalk: Galveston’s Historic Pleasure Pier

By Kimber Fountain, Photographed by Christa Schreckengost The year is 1906. The citizens of Galveston have survived The Great Storm of 1900, which...

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“A Little Weekend Time Traveling” At Visker & Scriveners Handcrafted Quills, Books and Oddities

Written and Photographed by Michael Alan Basham One steps off of the warmer westward exposure of the more modern day Victorian Tremont...

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Island Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages

By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate...

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The Heard Gallery: A History of Art Downtown

By Terry Card Vincent Van Gogh/Ray Heard. How could those two names be linked in any way? What could they possibly have...

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Dash Beardsley Ghost Tours of Galveston

Join a haunted ghost tour like no other! Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the...

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Galveston’s Fantastic Bird Migration

By Jim Stevenson At the beginning of February, when thoughts are cluttered with Super Bowl, taxes and that special person on Valentine’s...

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Hurricane Tour During Hurricane Season…I Think YES

1900 Hurricane Tour Mark the 118 anniversary of the deadliest natural disaster in American history on this tour! This hour long driving...

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More To Do

“Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching

Author Cathy Catching has written three wonderful books. The first book, “Angel Talk: A True Story of One Woman’s Miraculous Healing and...

More To Do

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I Hope You’re Hungry … Two New ‘Must-Tries’ in Downtown Galveston

Downtown Galveston has two new restaurants open this summer that are must-try’s. Hearsay on The Strand, located at 2410 Strand, is open...

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History

Sin City of the South Tour

Explore Galveston’s Free State period from 1920-1958 with this hour long tour. Learn the history of gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in Galveston....

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Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream: Bun Roll, Please

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost It would seem that ice cream, one of the most popular desserts in the world,...

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Jimmy’s On The Pier: 13 September 2008

By Terry Card The howling wind barreled down out of the black sky in full fury, lifting the surging water to...

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We All Scream for Ice Cream! Get the Scoop on the Island’s Frosty Frenzy

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost The long chill of this year’s winter has finally given way to the burning heat...

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Riondo’s Italian Ristorante: An Inspired Revival of Classic Dining

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost For seventeen years, the lower west half of the historic and monumental Hutchings and Sealy...

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Island 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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The Tallest Ropes Course and Zip Line at Moody Gardens

Challenge your agility, balance, and strength at Moody Gardens as you encounter the new five-tier Sky Trail® Explorer Ropes Course and thrilling...

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Escape 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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Vintage 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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More To Do

Zipp E-bikes: Electric Fun

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein And at Zipp E-bikes, riding...

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Family

Argentine Tango “Grooves” It’s Way To Galveston

Argentine Tango Comes To Galveston Argentine Tango dance classes are being offered weekly June 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 5-6:30pm. The Sunday Tango...

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Downtown Galveston’s New Restaurants Beam with Variety & Fun

By Sissie Coomes Recently downtown Galveston has had a huge growth spurt of new restaurants opening, and with this a nice variety...

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Devil and the Deep Brewing: A Hoppy Dream Come True

By Terry Card Behind every business, there is a story. Its parts may be the building, the location, or the entrepreneur who...

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Free Things to Do

Community 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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Family

Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston

Passport To The Past: Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston May 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of Henry Rosenberg’s charitable bequests. Rosenberg Library...

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