Galveston Island Guide
Shopping
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2.7K“A Little Weekend Time Traveling” At Visker & Scriveners Handcrafted Quills, Books and Oddities
Written and Photographed by Michael Alan Basham One steps off of the warmer westward exposure of the more modern day Victorian Tremont...
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4.1KFor A Cause Resale Shop: Warm Wishes and Furry Philanthropy
Written by Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost Galveston is most widely known for fun places to go and things to do,...
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6.0KHendley Market: Oddities, Intrigue, and Fun for All
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost One stretch of The Strand is somehow different than the others. Between 20th and 21st...
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13.2KMurdochs: 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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503Community Creative Collision at Galveston Island Market!
Galveston Island Market Saturday, June 16th, the Galveston Island Market is open 10am-4pm and offers a festive monthly outdoor event where local...
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3.7KMysticatz, A Friendly (& Haunted) Downtown Must-See
Mysticatz is located in the beautiful downtown historic district of Galveston; on the Strand between 20th and 21st Street. The shop carries...
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2.4KGalveston is More Fun When it Rains
Courtesy of Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau You’ve waited for your vacation at the beach and now it’s raining…what to do, what...
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3.1KLone 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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2.1KNautical 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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2.2KWest End Gallery & Decor: A Shop & Gallery Excellently Designed
By Terry Card Described by its customers as a “Hidden Treasure,” the West End Gallery & Décor shop is unique. What makes...
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4.4KFlea by the Sea: Reduce, Reuse, Redecorate
By Kimber Fountain We Have Moved! Our new location is 2501 Market Street, Corner of 25th & Market The evolution of man’s...
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12.2KAntique 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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Thrift 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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4.6KMutts with Manners: A Passion for Animals For a Long Time
By Terry Card An unusual journey that started with marine animals and led to dogs does not seem as disjointed as might...
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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...
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5.1KIsland 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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Nautical Antiques & Tropical Décor: Maritime Memorabilia and Seafaring Sundries
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost The profile of Galveston as a shopping destination has been on a steady upward trajectory over...
