Galveston Island Guide
Outdoors
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37.2KBeaches: From East to West, A Tour of Galveston’s Sandy Shores
By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as Galveston is believed to be over 5,000...
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1.8KBeach Volleyball – Everyone’s Welcome!
The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association (GCVA) is the largest outdoor volleyball association on the Gulf Coast and has been rated the #1...
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1.4KGalveston Beach Band: FREE Family Fun Every Tuesday
The Galveston Beach Band, founded by Frank Incaprera father, has been providing concerts for over 90 years. Frank, the band leader, has...
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4.7KOff 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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42.3KWhere to Fish All Over Galveston Island, Texas
By Rob Lucey With the smell of saltwater in your nostrils, it’s easy to succumb to the siren call to wet a...
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2735 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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22.4KTree 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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2.3KBeach & Bay Explorations at Galveston State Park
Galveston Island State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call...
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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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272Bucket Brigade: FREE Interpretive Beach Tours
Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours are free for the public, last approximately 45 minutes, and are offered at Stewart Beach in Galveston....
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8.7KSUP with Paddleboards? An Island Favorite Sport
By Robert Lucey While surfers have ridden the waves off Galveston’s beaches for decades, few have done so with a paddle in...
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2.0KSailing Lessons Now Offered At Sea Star Base Galveston
At its strategic perch overlooking Offatts Bayou, Sea Star Base Galveston (SSBG) resembles a five-star hotel beckoning guests to stop in....
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7.6KBiking: 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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4.1K5K’s, Half & Full Marathons plus Bike Rides
For more events, check out the entire… Galveston Island offers year-round 5K’s, Fun Runs, 10K’s, Half Marathons, Marathons Biking events and more....
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408New 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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8.1KCamping 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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265Texas Scuba Adventures Opens Downtown
Texas Scuba Adventures is new in town and opened Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 in their new location in Downtown Galveston. Located at...
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426Get 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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4.6KProject 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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16.3KThe 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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146Grab a Buddy and Walk it Out at the McGuire Dent Walk Club
McGuire Dent Walk Club: Free Motivation, Invaluable Friendships Did you know that people who work out together are more likely to stick...
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4.4KIsland 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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589Six Fun Ways To Tour Galveston
By DiscoverGalvestonTexas.com So you finally made it to the island and now you want to see it all. There are many fun...
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3.9KDolphins, Dolphins Everywhere
By Rachel Delanoix “Every time I see a dolphin I get excited,” says Marlo Landreth, “I point and scream, it could be...
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9.1KGalveston’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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1.2KHorseback Riding Along the Texas Gulf Coast
Mark a Bucket Item Off Your List: Ride a Horse on the Beach You can mark “Take a horseback ride along the...
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4.6KJimmy’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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9.7KThe 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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4.0KTin Cup’s Caddy Shack
By Terry Card The two golfing buddies sat down at the bar to order their drinks. The bartender came over immediately and...
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5.5KBilly Blues Photography: Shooting the Island Everyday
CLICK for the “G-townsurfCAM – A live look @ the 43rd St. Jetty from Billy Blues Seawall Office” By Terry Card The striking...
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3.8KFlying High Over the Bayou
By Rob Lucey Fans of the “Back to the Future” movies have been drooling for a hoverboard since the late 1980s. Now,...
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8.4KJames Phillips: Inshore Sculpture, Original Wood Carvings
By Kimber Fountain James Phillips was first introduced to the world of art by his mother, who taught him how to draw...
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4.7KGalveston Gardens Galore: Tropical Foliage Abounds
By Rob Lucey More than a third of U.S. households grow some of their own fruits and vegetables, up nearly 20...
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2.4KPier 21: A Destination All Its Own
Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, looking for a fun and exciting day with the kids, or just seeking an evening out...
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7.1KColonel Paddlewheel Boat
Ongoing – Colonel Paddlewheel Boat launches at One Hope Boulevard in Moody Gardens. Experience the elegance of the paddlewheel from a bygone...
