Galveston Island Guide
Outdoors
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80Marine Debris Art Contest for World Oceans Day Festival on June 12th
Have Fun, Make a Difference at World Ocean Day 2021! Artists and ocean-lovers of all ages can submit pieces to display at...
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2.1KArtist Boat: Coastal Heritage Preserve Opens, Kayak Tours & Summer Camp Registration
Coastal Heritage Preserve Opens Daily for Birders & Nature Lovers Thru May 23rd! Calling all birders, photographers, artists & nature enthusiasts! We...
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6.0KUpcoming 5K’s: Runs, Walks & More
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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42.1KBeaches: 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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181Outdoor 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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5.8KProject 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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2.2KSix 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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3.4KSign Up for Summer Camps NOW 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. But...
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6.6KDolphins, 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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3.3KHorseback 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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16.4KMurdochs: 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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49.2KWhere 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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2.0KTurtles About Town: Social Distancing Exploring Art
Use ctrl + scroll to zoom the map Map Data Map data ©2020 Google, INEGI ” /> Map DataMap data...
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27.3KTree 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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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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461Top 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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378Find your Perfect Spot at Galveston Island This Weekend
AlbatrossBar – 815 21st St.,Galveston – 409-765-5778 Galveston’s 32 miles of beaches are wide open and a great way to beat the...
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591There’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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502How 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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507Color 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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11.0KThings to Do in Galveston on a Rainy Day
By Leah Cast Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re...
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3.6KBeach & 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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6.3KOff 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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7385 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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3.5KSchlitterbahn Waterparks Thrilling “Infinity Racers” Slides
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston features the most exciting collection of water rides in Texas. Your family will be thrilled by the large collection...
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10.9K5 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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10.1KBiking: 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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1.4KNew 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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11.5KCamping 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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2.6KGet 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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21.4KThe 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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5.9KIsland 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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11.1KGalveston’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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6.0KJimmy’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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12.1KThe 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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5.3KTin 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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7.0KBilly 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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10.2KJames 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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9.0KColonel Paddlewheel Boat
Ongoing – Colonel Paddlewheel Boat launches at One Hope Boulevard in Moody Gardens. Experience the elegance of the paddlewheel from a bygone...
