Galveston Island Guide
Outdoors
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39Free Sandcastle Building Lessons Begins June 1st
Attention budding builders – sandcastle builders, that is. Starting June 1st, 8am-4pm, Galveston will host a free family-friendly event to help beachgoers...
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7.4KCamping 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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3.6KA Stunning View of Heaven on Earth: A View of The Gulf, The Downtown, The Bay Side of Galveston
By Sissie Coomes When you are at the beach, you either want to be in the sun, shaded under awnings and patios...
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129Artist Boat: Oceans Day, Kayak Tours & More
Artist Boat’s purpose is protecting our Gulf Coast through land conservation and with fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness, and...
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83May 19th, Free Fun Family Beach Competitions
Family fun is taking on a new meaning this spring and summer at Stewart Beach, located at 6th Street and Seawall Blvd.,...
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243Music, Memories & Memorial Day on Pleasure Pier
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops....
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3.7K5K’s, Half & Full Marathons plus Bike Rides
August 17th: Galveston Sand Crab 5K, 10K, and Kid’s Beach Mile – Start and finish at East Beach in Apffel Park. Run...
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1.3KBeach Volleyball May 18th – 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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932FREE! May 11th: “The Cycle Rocks” at Oil Rig Museum
On the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme...
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42Texas 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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51FREE: Schlitterbahn Waterparks Celebrates American Heroes
Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week to all Schlitterbahn Waterparks! Monday, May 27,...
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1.6KDiscounted Summer Camp Registration Begins 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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50Eco-Art Summer Camps Sign-Ups Underway
Artist Boat is a regional leader in eco-art to inspire people to conserve our Gulf Coast. Art meets science in Artist Boat’s...
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38Bucket 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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2.3KGalveston’s Own Farmers Market May 2nd & 5th
Springtime Is Coming To The Market Every Thursday 3-7pm and Sunday 8am-1pm, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The Bryan Museum...
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41.1KWhere 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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82Get 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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2.2KMay 1st-8th: Hands-On History Work Days at Galveston Naval Museum
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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4.5KProject 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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21.4KTree 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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8.9K5 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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15.1KThe 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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85Have a BOO-tiful Love Tour with a Ghost
Valentine Ghost Tours? Yes, Please! February 10th (12:30pm): Sweethearts of Galveston Ghost Tours Brunch & Discussions – These monthly Spooky Brunches are...
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84Grab 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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4.1KIsland 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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431Six 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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3.3KDolphins, 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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The Bucket Brigades: Explore the Beaches for Free
In Galveston, digging in the sand isn’t just for building sand castles. Thanks to The Bucket Brigade program, sponsored by Artist Boat...
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8.7KGalveston’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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819Horseback 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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4.3KJimmy’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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8.2KSUP 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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9.1KThe 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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4.3KOff 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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4.2KBulldogs Bait Shop: Bait, Seafood & Lots of Island Advice
By Terry Card Bulldogs! Rave internet reviews – “Awesome!” “Super Friendly!” “Great prices!” “Great local knowledge for fishing spots and the right...
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3.7KTin 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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2.7KBucket Brigade Tours in Full Swing on Galveston’s Beaches
In Galveston, digging in the sand isn’t just for building sand castles. Thanks to The Bucket Brigade program, sponsored by Artist Boat...
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7.0KBiking: 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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3.9KOngoing: Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours at East Beach
Come spend an hour on a Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tour, and learn about the creatures and features that make Galveston’s marine,...
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5.2KBilly 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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3.6KFlying 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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8.1KJames 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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4.4KGalveston 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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2.2KPier 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...
