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2022 Mardi Gras! Galveston Feb. 18th-March 1st

If you’re looking for a unique Mardi Gras experience in 2022, grab some beads and hit the beach. After being cancelled in...

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2022 Line Up Announced: The Grand 1894 Opera House Continues Excellence

The Grand 1894 Opera House is the premier performing arts theatre in the Gulf Coast region and the official Opera House of...

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Tree Sculptures: History and Art Combined

Galveston Tree Sculptures On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of...

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Outdoor Dining: Fresh Air & Views Galore

If you’re inkling for a delicious meal overlooking the beach, these restaurants are ready to help you put COVID worries aside and...

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Galveston Artist Residency: The 2021-2022 Artists in Residence Announced

The Galveston Artist Residency is excited to introduce our 2021-2022 Artists in Residence: Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado Jean Shon Andrew Wilson Manuel Alejandro...

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The Historic Galveston Trolleys Return to the Island

Galveston is excited to announce the return of the Galveston Island Trolley service on weekends beginning October 1. This will be the...

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PAWS Gala Postponed benefiting Galveston Island Humane Society

Galveston Island Humane Society Reschedules 20th Annual Paws Gala – Date To Be Determined UPDATE: The 20th Annual PAWS Gala – “Deep...

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Project S.I.T.: Transforming Benches into Enlightening Art Pieces

By Rob Lucey At 10.3 miles long, the pavement atop the Galveston Seawall is said to be the longest continuous sidewalk in...

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Irene Antonia Diane Reece: Opening June 5th at Galveston Arts Center

On view June 5 – August 22, 2021 in the 1878 & Brown Foundation Gallery Irene Antonia Diane Reece: Opening June...

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Take Action to Save the Islands, Wetlands and Coastal Praires

As we think about World Oceans Day and what to do to celebrate the ocean, what do we think about “celebrating”? Science...

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Beaches: Around Galveston’s Sandy Shores

For details on The Beaches, Click HERE. By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as...

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Galveston Children’s Museum: Dreaming Becomes a Reality In Many Ways

By Terry Card, Photos by Gina Hickman Brother and sister, seven and five years old respectively, shyly entered the big room holding...

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Hendley Market: Oddities, Intrigue, and Fun for All

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost One stretch of The Strand is somehow different than the others. Between 20th and 21st...

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2021 Day Sails for Elissa Announced

No time in Galveston is complete without a visit to our historic sites. From the Official Tall Ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA,...

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Murdochs: Galveston’s Oldest and Best Loved Gift Shop

By Kimber Fountain Few names embody the “Spirit of the Island” like that of one of Galveston’s oldest institutions, Murdochs. Just like...

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The Bryan Museum Presents “Galveston’s Mardi Gras: A Retrospective” Exhibit

“Galveston’s Mardi Gras: A Retrospective” on Exhibit at Bryan Museum The Bryan Museum is thrilled to announce a special exhibition in collaboration...

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Adorable King Penguin Chick Hatched at Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens is ringing in the new year with their newest arrival, an adorable King penguin chick that hatched out on New...

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Miller’s Seawall Grill: Serving Breakfast of Champions

A Breakfast of Champions Served All Day Long: Miller’s has long time been a local’s favorite for fresh seafood, but their hearty,...

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Get Outside: So What CAN We Do, Self Guided Tours

Has boredom set in yet? Why not get out of the house and take a self-guided tour and get some fresh air....

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Galveston

Weather May in Galveston calls for sunshine and mild temperatures. It is the perfect balance of warm, but not too hot. The...

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There’s Plenty of Personal Space on Galveston Island Beaches

Click for Events & Things To on the Beach! By Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Can’t wait to feel the wind...

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How to Spread Your Wings on Galveston Island

by Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau A Traveler’s Guide to Visiting Galveston while Social Distancing Imagine yourself coming over the causeway onto...

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Color Galveston: FREE Coloring Pages

By Mary Beth Bassett For the past several years, the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau has focused on things to...

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Galveston Fun Maps

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Online Learning Resources Plentiful in Galveston

By Mary Beth Bassett is the public relations coordinator for the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Park Board of Trustees....

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The Sound Bar: Karaoke 7 Nights a Week

By Terry Card How is it possible to stay in business in Galveston with so many bars and restaurants? It...

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Brandon McDermott Band: Keeping It “Texas County” Real

Galveston favorite, Brandon McDermott Band will be playing around the island in the next few months. If you haven’t had the chance...

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Anitra Jay: Still Here Fighting On

The pop music world continues to reward spectacle and flashy production, but singer-songwriters who work in the acoustic realm and focus on...

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The Most Excellent Music at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe This Weekend

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music. It is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For...

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Book Lovers Events: Signings, Author Meet Ups & More

From book signings to Meet & Greet’s, Galveston offers every Book Lover a lot of fun things to do. Check out...

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Ready, Set, Read!

By Gini Rainey I don’t know about the rest of the world, but 2019 proved to be very challenging for me...

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Galveston Kindness Project: Intentionally Giving Through Kindness

By Rachel Delanoix A sunny burst of rainbow paint beams a bright welcome from the corner of 22nd and Postoffice St. The...

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Galveston Locals’ Favorite Restaurants

By Sissie Coomes Locals’ favorites! Rambling around the island you are sure to find a plethora of restaurants, bars and local hang outs but these three...

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Galveston Island Brewing: Free Brewery Tours Every Saturday

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap...

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Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant: Little Island, Big Business

By Kimber Fountain The size and scope of Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant often prompts speculation, leading many locals and visitors alike to assume...

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A Better Burger is Bound to Be Beautiful

Based on a recent Facebook (www.facebook.com/galvestonislandguide) survey, we asked you guys to vote for your Locals’ Favorite “Best Burger.” Here is what...

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Maceo Spice & Import: The Spicy Side of Legacy

By Terry Card When Concetta Maceo talks about her family business, Maceo Spice & Import, her enthusiasm, and dedication are self-evident. She...

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Buildings: Architecture as Art, Galveston’s Finest Collection

By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost Galveston is home to one of the finest collections of architecture in the United...

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Pizza Galore on Galveston Island

Pizza is Our Favorite Food Group, No Really! Pizza. The one food that basically everyone on earth can agree is simply the...

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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...