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64There’s Plenty of Personal Space on Galveston Island Beaches
By Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Can’t wait to feel the wind in your hair and the sand between your toes?...
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137What’s Open in Galveston?
Frequently Asked Questions Wondering what is open and what the rules are in #galveston these days? Here are some answers to the...
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3.1KSign 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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90Color 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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3.8KNew This Week at GOFM To-Go Now
GOFM has a responsibility to do all we can to support our vendors AND public health. During this time of essential self-isolation,...
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1.5KArtist Boat: FREE Blue Carbon Workshop and Family Kayak Adventures
NEW CONTACT INFO! Artist Boat has new contact info: Mailing address: P.O Box 16019, Galveston, TX 77552 Physical location: 13330 Settegast Road,...
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1.2KTurtles 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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115Galveston Women’s Conference rescheduled for Aug. 28th
The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled the 13th Annual Galveston Women’s Conference to Friday, August 28, 2020, as a part...
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1.4KGalveston Fun Maps
Click a Galveston Island, TX map below to see a larger version. Copyright 2019 Island Guide Magazine Add your business for...
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1.5KGHF Launches Virtual Historic Homes Tour May 9th
Although Galveston Historical Foundation won’t be holding its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour this year, the foundation isn’t leaving its annual celebration...
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61Top 10 Reasons to Visit Galveston This May
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Galveston This May Weather May in Galveston calls for sunshine and mild temperatures. It is the perfect...
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1.5K“Galveston Guide” – Download the new FREE, Totally Cool App!
Bored? Looking for something to do? Download the FREE, totally cool new App “Galveston Guide”! “Galveston Guide” is a FREE events app...
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121FREE Movie: “Dora & The Lost City of Gold” at Saengerfest Park June 6th
Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun as the days (slowly)...
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1.7KDowntown Galveston: Art, Concerts, Free Fun
Downtown Galveston hosts several unique areas to explore: The Stand, Harborside, Postoffice District, and a bunch more. Check out these events going...
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9.4KOpen Again: It’s Time for the Beach, Beach Baby
Updated: April 30, 2020: The state has issued a directive opening all Texas beaches beginning Friday, May 1 with social distancing recommendations....
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3.0KBryan Museum: Safe & Fun COVID-19 Activities
The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. in Galveston. Tours are given (no reservations...
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64Online Learning Resources Plentiful in Galveston
By Mary Beth Bassett is the public relations coordinator for the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Park Board of Trustees....
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84Treasure of the Month: “The Galveston City Party”
April 2020 Treasure of the Month: During the early decades of the 20th century, several local political parties including the Popular Party,...
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72Historic Photos Now Offered from Rosenberg Library
You can order digital photo scans from the Galveston and Texas History Center’s archives from home! Any image that you see in...
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102Awesome Resources for Caregivers During COVID-19
These are unprecedented times and here are some great ideas on how to occupy your time: Here are some tips for adding...
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148Salvation Army Meeting Needs During Convid-19
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com The Salvation Army is distributing pre-packaged meals and pre-prepared food bags amid COVID-19 pandemic; National spokesman...
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125Sept. 19th: PAWS Gala benefiting Galveston Island Humane Society
The 20th Annual PAWS Gala benefiting exclusively the Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS) will hold their annual event this year on SATURDAY,...
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1.4KSix 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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120Get 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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2.4KHarbor Tours: Take Time to See Some Dolphins
There are three harbor excursions that allow you to learn about Galveston’s port and, more than likely, see a dolphin or two....
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1.0KTours & History Explorations: From Spooky to Historical
Galveston Island’s history is legendary. Check out these events that delve into the history of our Island:
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1.2KEnjoy a Glimpse of History with Two Great Galveston Tours
NOAA Ship Oregon II Tour Did you know the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates the nation’s largest fleet of research...
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4.3KThe Sound Bar: Karaoke 7 Nights a Week
By Terry Card How is it possible to stay in business in Galveston with so many bars and restaurants? It...
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3.4KFamily Fun 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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5.5KAt The Grand: Remaining 2020 Season Cancelled
The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. The remaining 2020 has...
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6.3K$1 Gets You All Over the Island on Cool Galveston Trolleys
Getting around on the island is easier than ever these days, and what better way to do so than to ride one...
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373CANCELLED: May 15th-16th: Galveston Island Beach Revue
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Galveston Beach Revue! May 15th-16th, the Galveston Island Beach Revue returns! The Galveston Island Beach Revue is held...
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1.1KFREE Events & Stuff to Do
There’s nothing better than FREE and Galveston Island offers a ton of FREE things to do! For more events, check out GalvestonIslandGuide.com...
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1.6KBritt Thomas “Indian Spirit” Opening Jan. 18th at Galveston Arts Center
On view through April 12, 2020 in the Brown Foundation Gallery: Britt Thomas Indian Spirit. Britt Thomas’ photography exhibition Indian Spirit documents the Port...
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25.9KTree 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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47.1KWhere 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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41.0KBeaches: 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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775Events for the Entire Family No Matter What Your Age
Galveston offers a lot of options for fun things to do for the entire family. Check out these events:
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1.5KSpring Fun Inside the Galveston Children’s Museum
The Galveston Children’s Museum is an Island resource that attracts families and serves the community with fun for children in all areas...
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3.0KThe Most Excellent Music at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe This Weekend
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music. It is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For...
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4.9KA 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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10.3KThings 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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5.4KUpcoming 5K’s: Spring 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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1.6KLet’s Party! Cooking Classes at Kitchen Chick
The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet kitchen wares and accessories, plus a full schedule of enticing...
