Galveston Island Guide
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1.7K“Watching Paint Dry” by Will Henry on Exhibit at Galveston Arts Center
Galveston Arts Center (GAC) currently has three solo exhibitions on view by Will Henry, Katy Heinlein, and Xochi Solis. The galleries are...
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28Drive In Movies at Stewart Beach August 29th
Join the fun on August 29th at Stewart Beach for a double feature evening in the sand and under the stars! Just...
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1.6KSix 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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48.1KWhere 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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41.4KBeaches: Events 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...
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5.5KUpcoming 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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26.3KTree 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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10.3KIt’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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224Galveston Women’s Conference rescheduled for Oct. 8th
The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled the 13th Annual Galveston Women’s Conference to October 8th, 2020, as a part of...
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1.1KTours & 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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1.8KDowntown Galveston: Fun on The Strand & Postoffice District
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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3.2KBryan 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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162Free AMAZING Online Resources at Rosenberg Library
With over 120 distinct resources to choose from, we have something that’s sure to interest you! Do you need live, online tutoring...
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161Top 10 Reasons to Visit Galveston This Summer
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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2.7KHarbor 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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1.5KA Fun Tour by Kimber Fountain “Galveston’s Red Light District”
Every Wednesday-Saturday (7pm) From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of...
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219There’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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2.2KHave FREE Fun with Rosenberg Library This Summer
Rosenberg Library is located Downtown at 2310 Sealy St., Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)763-8854 or go to rosenberg-library.org. All events...
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1.7KGHF Continues Cool Virtual Events
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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244Get 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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1.4KTurtles 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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171How 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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2.1KMoody Gardens Attractions Now Reopened
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the 2019-2020 school year and many high-school seniors found this Spring to be quite different than they...
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1.6K“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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What’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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186Color 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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4.0KNew 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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1.6KGalveston 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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153Online 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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171Treasure 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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166Historic 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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1.3KEnjoy 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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4.4KThe 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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3.7KFamily 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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5.6KAt 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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$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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499CANCELLED: 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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1.2KFREE 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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816Events 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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1.6KSpring 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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3.1KThe 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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5.1KA 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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10.5KThings 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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1.7KLet’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...
