Galveston Island Guide
Locals’ Favorites
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7.7KThe 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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5.5K“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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3.7KThe 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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8.2KWe 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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8.4KIsland 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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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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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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An 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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Nothing 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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3.5KA 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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3.6KCoast 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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7.3KLone 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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4.4KGalveston 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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5.1KNautical 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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7.9KMom & 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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6.0KGalveston’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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6.0KJack’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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7.9KMutts 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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9.8KBryan 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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7.4KRobert 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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The 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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6.7KGino’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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Getting 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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5.5KPho 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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6.0KNapolera 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...
