When you head to Galveston this summer, you’ll be coming home to where it all began as the island hosts festivities to...
There are lots of things to do that do not cost a thing on Galveston Island. Here are a few of the...
The Ghost Coast Festival is a family-friendly event that will be held at the League Kempner Mansion October 11th – 13th, 2024....
MUSIC, LIVE PERFORMANCES, AUTHENTIC GREEK FOOD AND SO MUCH MORE 40th Annual Galveston Greek Festival October 12th-13th Opa! Benefiting The Assumption of...
There are three harbor excursions that allow you to learn about Galveston’s port and, more than likely, see a dolphin or two....
October 7th, 2023 More Information, Participating Galleries & More Indian Removal Act I: American Progress by Joe Harjo Strand Gallery October 7...
For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. Celebrate World Oceans Day Island Style The Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival is...
By Leah Cast Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re...
By DiscoverGalvestonTexas.com So you finally made it to the island and now you want to see it all. There are many fun...
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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Start your new year off with a glimpse into Galveston Island’s storied past during Galveston Museum Day 2023. Many visitors to Galveston...
Ice Carvers Arriving At Moody Gardens To Create: Ice Land A Caribbean Christmas A talented team from China arrives to carve two...
Galveston Island’s ghostly history makes it one of the top destinations in the country for spooky travel, from a haunted historic hotel to...
MOODY GARDENS INTRODUCES A NEW EVENT FOR DIVERS, OCEAN LOVERS, AND CONSERVATIONISTS AUGUST 19-21 Dive Into the Gulf: An Exposition Will Feature...
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...
Galveston Tree Sculptures On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of...
Galveston Island’s history is legendary. Check out these events that delve into the history of our Island:
Every Saturday! Towering at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in...
The Galveston Children’s Museum is an Island resource that attracts families and serves the community with fun for children in all areas...
Pictured above: This photo is believed to have been taken at Schmidt’s Garden during Galveston’s 1876 Maifest celebration. During the month of...
There’s a lot to see on Galveston Island! Check out these fun tours of this beautiful island:
By Melanie Perez One of the best things about escaping to an island is the freedom of being surrounded by nature. With...
The rubber-wheeled trolleys will return on weekends as a fun and convenient way to travel along the Seawall and downtown. The rubber...
By Terry Card, Photos by Gina Hickman Brother and sister, seven and five years old respectively, shyly entered the big room holding...
By Rachel Delanoix “Every time I see a dolphin I get excited,” says Marlo Landreth, “I point and scream, it could be...
The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. in Galveston. Tours are given (no reservations...
Has boredom set in yet? Why not get out of the house and take a self-guided tour and get some fresh air....
By Rob Lucey To learn about Galveston’s colorful history, you can tour mansions, take guided walks or rides through the historic districts,...
This month, Rosenberg Library will exhibit a historic diorama which was originally created for the library’s children’s department in the early 1940s. ...
Every Wednesday-Saturday (7pm) From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of...
Although Galveston Historical Foundation won’t be holding its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour this year, the foundation isn’t leaving its annual celebration...
NOAA Ship Oregon II Tour Did you know the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates the nation’s largest fleet of research...
Join us for a one of a kind outdoor adventure aboard the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA! 2020 sees the Official Tall Ship...
Galveston Island State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call...
On the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme...
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....
By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost Galveston is home to one of the finest collections of architecture in the United...
By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The history of recorded civilization on Galveston Island spans a mere two hundred years,...
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...
Although strolling along the Seawall and lounging on a sandy beach are some of the best ways to enjoy Galveston’s coastal charm,...
By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate...
Join a haunted ghost tour like no other! Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the...
By Jim Stevenson At the beginning of February, when thoughts are cluttered with Super Bowl, taxes and that special person on Valentine’s...