Tours
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627Ghost Coast Festival October 11th-13th
The Ghost Coast Festival is a family-friendly event that will be held at the League Kempner Mansion October 11th – 13th, 2024....
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20.0KHarbor 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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2.5KAt GAC: Opening of “Indian Removal Act I: American Progress” by Joe Harjo
October 7th, 2023 More Information, Participating Galleries & More Indian Removal Act I: American Progress by Joe Harjo Strand Gallery October 7...
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758Celebrate World Oceans Day June 10th
For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. Celebrate World Oceans Day Island Style The Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival is...
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19.7KThings 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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15.9KSix 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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663Tall Ships Festival April 13th-16th
TALL SHIPS® GALVESTON TALL SHIPS® GALVESTON RETURNS APRL 13-16, 2023 The 2023 Tall Ships® Galveston festival hosts tours of participating ships, numerous...
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9.3KTurtles About Town: Exploring Art Island Style
Use ctrl + scroll to zoom the map Map Data Map data ©2020 Google, INEGI ” /> Map DataMap data...
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869Galveston’s Museum Day Jan. 28th-29th
Start your new year off with a glimpse into Galveston Island’s storied past during Galveston Museum Day 2023. Many visitors to Galveston...
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823Ice Land A Caribbean Christmas at Moody Gardens Begins Carving
Ice Carvers Arriving At Moody Gardens To Create: Ice Land A Caribbean Christmas A talented team from China arrives to carve two...
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1.4KIt’s Haunted & Spooky in Galveston
Galveston Island’s ghostly history makes it one of the top destinations in the country for spooky travel, from a haunted historic hotel to...
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527Moody Gardens Hosts Event for Divers & Ocean Lovers Aug. 19th-21st
MOODY GARDENS INTRODUCES A NEW EVENT FOR DIVERS, OCEAN LOVERS, AND CONSERVATIONISTS AUGUST 19-21 Dive Into the Gulf: An Exposition Will Feature...
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10.6KGalveston 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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48.2KTree 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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1.7KFun Spooky & Historical October Events
Galveston Island’s history is legendary. Check out these events that delve into the history of our Island:
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13.7KEvery Saturday – Rides on The Harborside Express
Every Saturday! Towering at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in...
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9.1KGalveston Children’s Museum Summer Camps Still Have Openings
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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4.4KJune Rosenberg Treasure of the Month: Schmidt’s Garden
Pictured above: This photo is believed to have been taken at Schmidt’s Garden during Galveston’s 1876 Maifest celebration. During the month of...
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5.1KFun, Historic & Haunted Tours of the Island
There’s a lot to see on Galveston Island! Check out these fun tours of this beautiful island:
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1.1KGalveston: A Socially Distance Coastal Stay Check List
By Melanie Perez One of the best things about escaping to an island is the freedom of being surrounded by nature. With...
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$1 Gets You All Over the Island on Cool Galveston Trolleys
The rubber-wheeled trolleys will return on weekends as a fun and convenient way to travel along the Seawall and downtown. The rubber...
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11.8KGalveston Children’s Museum: Dreaming Becomes a Reality In Many Ways
By Terry Card, Photos by Gina Hickman Brother and sister, seven and five years old respectively, shyly entered the big room holding...
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20.6KDolphins, 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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4.0KBryan 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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5.9KGet 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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10.9KExploring Hidden History Museums on the Island
By Rob Lucey To learn about Galveston’s colorful history, you can tour mansions, take guided walks or rides through the historic districts,...
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3.2KDecember Treasure of the Month: “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” Diorama
This month, Rosenberg Library will exhibit a historic diorama which was originally created for the library’s children’s department in the early 1940s. ...
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6.9KA 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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7.7KGHF 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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4.4KEnjoy 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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4482020 Elissa Daysails Announced: Sign Up Now
Join us for a one of a kind outdoor adventure aboard the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA! 2020 sees the Official Tall Ship...
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8.9KBeach & 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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2.0KFREE! Jan. 11th: Family Day at Oil Rig Museum
On the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme...
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9.5KBoots: Tour the Island’s Best and Most Authentic Places
Halloween Offerings If you’ve spent much of any time here, you’ve no doubt already heard your fair share of Galveston’s haunted history....
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15.7KBuildings: Architecture as Art, Galveston’s Finest Collection
By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost Galveston is home to one of the finest collections of architecture in the United...
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26.9KStatues and Monuments, The Gleanings of Galveston
By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The history of recorded civilization on Galveston Island spans a mere two hundred years,...
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17.3K5 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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13.0KGet 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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12.0KIsland 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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11.5KDash Beardsley Ghost Tours of Galveston
Join a haunted ghost tour like no other! Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the...
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19.0KGalveston’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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5.2KHurricane Tour During Hurricane Season…I Think YES
1900 Hurricane Tour Mark the 118 anniversary of the deadliest natural disaster in American history on this tour! This hour long driving...
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5.9KSin City of the South Tour
Explore Galveston’s Free State period from 1920-1958 with this hour long tour. Learn the history of gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in Galveston....
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6.1KHenry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston
Passport To The Past: Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston May 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of Henry Rosenberg’s charitable bequests. Rosenberg Library...
