Galveston Island Guide
Tours
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22GHF 2019 Home Tours: May 4th-5th, 11th-12th
Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s incredible architectural history through public tours of privately-owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic...
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30Women’s Conference features First Lady Laura Bush May 9th
May 9th (8:30am-5pm) The Galveston Women’s Conference is a day-long educational event to celebrate women, inspire women, and motivate women to strive...
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427April: Exclusive Bishop’s Palace Tours This Month
The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace...
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402All Aboard the ‘Harborside Express” Every Saturday at Galveston Railroad Museum
Galveston Train Rides Every Saturday! Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Sante Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train...
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78Summer Camp Registration Begins at 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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30NEW! Red Light Tours by Galveston Historic Ghost Tours
Ticket Prices: $25 for Adults | Parental discretion advised. | BOOK NOW Under 16 not admitted without a parent Return to a time...
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36Get 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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8.0KThings 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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21.3KTree 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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8.8K5 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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3.8KBoots: 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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49Have a BOO-tiful Love Tour with a Ghost
Valentine Ghost Tours? Yes, Please! February 10th (12:30pm): Sweethearts of Galveston Ghost Tours Brunch & Discussions – These monthly Spooky Brunches are...
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1.8KRosenberg Library Treasure: U.S.S. Texas
February 2019 Treasure of the Month: U.S.S. Texas During the month of February, Rosenberg Library will exhibit items related to the naval battleship...
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4.0KIsland 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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5.1KDash 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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389Six 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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8.6KGalveston’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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454Hurricane 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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322Sin 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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824Harbor 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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728Henry 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...
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4.2KEvery 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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2.3KGalveston 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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4.6KGalveston 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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2.4KBlog: Taste of The Strand: A Wonderful Taste of Galveston
By Lauren Elizabeth Ware I love food. Better known from Shaggy on Scooby Doo,“There’s nothing I love more than food unless it’s...
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1.4KDash 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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714Enjoy 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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1.3KGalveston 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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3.0KOcean 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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4.0KBuildings: 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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3.8KOngoing: Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours at East Beach
Come spend an hour on a Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tour, and learn about the creatures and features that make Galveston’s marine,...
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5.7KBryan 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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3.8KExploring 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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11.4KStatues 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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6.6KColonel Paddlewheel Boat
Ongoing – Colonel Paddlewheel Boat launches at One Hope Boulevard in Moody Gardens. Experience the elegance of the paddlewheel from a bygone...
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Galveston Island Tours: GHF Historic Buildings, Shows and Ships
By Terry Card Galveston Historic Foundation was incorporated in 1954, establishing Historic Districts and is the main advocate of preservation and renovation...
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The Bishop’s Palace: Galveston’s Most Significant Building
By Terry Card, Photos by Christa Schreckengost The wind raged and the black water sucked at his legs. Struggling behind him, eyes...
