Galveston Island Guide
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3.3KBrandon Rhyder: A Man on a Mission
Rhyder released his first album, self-titled “Brandon Rhyder,” in 2001 and since then has released six more. His second album, “Behind The...
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Ride ’em Cowboy
By Gini Rainey My dad was quite the jokester. It seems like he was either pulling off a prank or thinking up...
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2.1KFebruary Book Reviews: Love to Read
Love to Read! By Gini Rainey The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks – by Rebecca Skloot In a New York Times bestseller,...
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2.8KSuper Bowl of Raspberries
By Gini Rainey I don’t know about you and yours, but today me and mine are going to a Super Bowl party...
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3.6KA Wonderful Taste of Galveston
Taste of The Strand: A Wonderful Taste of Galveston By Lauren Elizabeth Ware I love food. Better known from Shaggy on Scooby...
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2.1KNew Reads for the New Year
By Gini Rainey The beginning of the new year is a great time to set reading goals for yourself if you haven’t...
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4.2KDash Beardsley: Galveston’s Premier Paranormal Expert
Dubbed as the Ghost man of Galveston, Dash is considered Galveston’s premier paranormal expert. His tour has been voted the #1 most...
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2.9KGet Ready to Read
By Gini Rainey “Everything We Keep” By Kerry Lonsdale Once you pick up this perfect debut novel, don’t plan on doing much...
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3.6KCoast 2 Soul: Voices of the Island
By: Lauren Elizabeth Ware On the first and third Tuesday of every month, people from all walks of life gather at The...
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2.6KJoe Premo: Inspiration Comes Almost Too Easy
By Rachel Delanoix “Honestly, if I would have known guitar was this hard to do, I would have never started it,” Joe...
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How to get around on the Island
Seawall and Downtown Parking Tips The City of Galveston charges for parking along Seawall Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily...
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4.7KResource & Crisis Center: Ending Domestic Violence
By Terry Card It is an unfortunate part of our society. We read about it or hear about it on TV. The...
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5.6KHumboldt Penguins, Oil Rig Aquarium, and a Shipwreck Replica
Moody Gardens Reveals New Aquarium Pyramid: Humboldt Penguins, Oil Rig Aquarium, and a Shipwreck Replica Hidden behind the doors of Moody...
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7.3KLone Star Heroes: Comics, Toys, and Collectibles
By Matthew West Lone Star Heroes: Comics, Toys, and Collectibles, right here in Galveston, is about to celebrate their first anniversary. It...
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4.4KGalveston Island Brewing: Part 2 & Getting Better All The Time
By Terry Card Everyone loves a success story! There is one Millennial in our midst who is the epitome of a success...
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5.1KNautical Décor, Island Style Galore
By Rob Lucey Whether you are fortunate enough to own an island home or just want to take a bit of the...
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Galveston Island Brewery: Tours, Tap Room and So Much More
By Terry Card, Photos by Christa Schreckengost No longer is it necessary to go off the island to tour a brewery. The...
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8.6KOcean Star Oil Rig & Museum: History of the Oil Business
By Terry Card Snuggled within a tranquil scene of pure white pelicans sunning themselves on the rocks protecting the working fishing...
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7.9KMom & Pop’s Serve Up Homemade Cuisines
Everyone always asks, “Where do the locals go to eat?” Well, locals choose the locally-owned small spots that are a little...
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6.1KGalveston’s Own Farmers Market Gets Bigger and Better
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (GOFM) opened in October 2012 in a humble downtown parking lot behind Antiques Warehouse with a quaint view...
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6.2KGalveston Island: A Visit to Three Different Lands
By Sissie Coomes Variety is the secret to life and Galveston Island has a nice variety of ethnic restaurants. Below are...
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8.3KTin 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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Brews Brothers: The Art and Craft of Beer on The Strand
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost As a biology student in college, Justin Strait was using his lab to brew beer....
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6.1KJack’s Pub: Ever the Character
By Terry Card Jack was working behind the bar and it was hot in the lounge. An idea to keep cool hit...
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20.9KAntique Island: Tour the Timeless Treasures of Galveston
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost A well-rounded antiquing experience in Galveston is by no means a one-stop-shop, because just like...
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14.8KThrift Shop Treasure Hunting on the Island
Written and Photographed By Rob Lucey In Galveston, treasure hunters might spend years digging holes under oak trees on the west end...
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9.8KBryan Museum: A Piece of History
By Terry Card “That man’s gone crazy! What’s he doin’ diggin’ for oil in front of the old orphanage? Does anybody know...
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Island Relics: A Sparkling Array of Sunshine
By Kimber Fountain Inside an unassuming little storefront off 22nd Street is a world of trinkets and treasures that sparkles with the...
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Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
Ongoing – Colonel Paddlewheel Boat launches at One Hope Boulevard in Moody Gardens. Experience the elegance of the paddlewheel from a bygone...
