Get your tickets for our harbor tour vessel SEAGULL II as she follows the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA on her annual day...
Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour....
It’s all about the kids this year! Not to fear, the Chili & Beer is here, again! For the past 12 years,...
The Galveston Artist Residency is now accepting applications for our 2021 – 2022 residency year! Click here for more information. GAR awards three artist-in-residence...
Stewart Beach Offers Gigantic Obstacles, Games Giant battleships, huge bean bags, and limbo showdowns are coming to Stewart Beach for the return...
By Melanie Perez One of the best things about escaping to an island is the freedom of being surrounded by nature. With...
Following a year of canceled events and activities, the Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS) is sponsoring a special new Spring event “STEPS...
For details on The Beaches, Click HERE. By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as...
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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By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost One stretch of The Strand is somehow different than the others. Between 20th and 21st...
We are excited to announce the release of Early Galveston Artists and Photographers: Recovering a Legacy by Pat Jakobi coming out on...
No time in Galveston is complete without a visit to our historic sites. From the Official Tall Ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA,...
By Kimber Fountain Few names embody the “Spirit of the Island” like that of one of Galveston’s oldest institutions, Murdochs. Just like...
“Galveston’s Mardi Gras: A Retrospective” on Exhibit at Bryan Museum The Bryan Museum is thrilled to announce a special exhibition in collaboration...
Moody Gardens is ringing in the new year with their newest arrival, an adorable King penguin chick that hatched out on New...
A Breakfast of Champions Served All Day Long: Miller’s has long time been a local’s favorite for fresh seafood, but their hearty,...
Galveston Tree Sculptures On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of...
Bored? Looking for something to do? Download the FREE, totally cool new App “Galveston Guide”! “Galveston Guide” is a FREE events app...
Has boredom set in yet? Why not get out of the house and take a self-guided tour and get some fresh air....
Weather May in Galveston calls for sunshine and mild temperatures. It is the perfect balance of warm, but not too hot. The...
Click for Events & Things To on the Beach! By Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Can’t wait to feel the wind...
by Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau A Traveler’s Guide to Visiting Galveston while Social Distancing Imagine yourself coming over the causeway onto...
By Mary Beth Bassett For the past several years, the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau has focused on things to...
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By Mary Beth Bassett is the public relations coordinator for the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Park Board of Trustees....
By Terry Card How is it possible to stay in business in Galveston with so many bars and restaurants? It...
Galveston favorite, Brandon McDermott Band will be playing around the island in the next few months. If you haven’t had the chance...
The pop music world continues to reward spectacle and flashy production, but singer-songwriters who work in the acoustic realm and focus on...
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music. It is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For...
From book signings to Meet & Greet’s, Galveston offers every Book Lover a lot of fun things to do. Check out...
By Gini Rainey I don’t know about the rest of the world, but 2019 proved to be very challenging for me...
By Rachel Delanoix A sunny burst of rainbow paint beams a bright welcome from the corner of 22nd and Postoffice St. The...
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...
Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap...
By Kimber Fountain The size and scope of Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant often prompts speculation, leading many locals and visitors alike to assume...
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...
By Terry Card When Concetta Maceo talks about her family business, Maceo Spice & Import, her enthusiasm, and dedication are self-evident. She...
By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost Galveston is home to one of the finest collections of architecture in the United...
Pizza is Our Favorite Food Group, No Really! Pizza. The one food that basically everyone on earth can agree is simply the...
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...
By Rob Lucey At 10.3 miles long, the pavement atop the Galveston Seawall is said to be the longest continuous sidewalk in...
Galveston Island is a unique community that is rich in arts and culture, family-friendly events, and local businesses that benefit from and...
By Terry Card When tourists indulge in conversations, whether it is while shopping, or talking to a local in a bar, one...
Written by Michael Alan Basham, Photographed by Sharis DeJaynes Forty years ago when things were just starting to coalesce on the Strand...
Written and Photographed by Michael Alan Basham One steps off of the warmer westward exposure of the more modern day Victorian Tremont...