All posts tagged "Galveston Bay"

Iceland, Festival of Lights & Holiday in the Gardens & More at Moody Gardens

Holiday in the Gardens Festivities Open Daily: November 23 – January 1 Every Thursday until December 19, bring a non-perishable food item...

What to Do in #Galveston This Weekend

For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. Fun in the Sun & Sand in #galvestontx Galveston Island is home to some...

Things 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...

FREE Events & Stuff to Do in #galveston

There’s nothing better than FREE and Galveston Island offers a ton of FREE things to do! For more events, check out GalvestonIslandGuide.com...

Take Action to Save the Islands, Wetlands and Coastal Praires

As we think about World Oceans Day and what to do to celebrate the ocean, what do we think about “celebrating”? Science...

A Stunning View of Heaven on Earth: A View of The Gulf, The Downtown, The Bay Side of Galveston

By Sissie Coomes When you are at the beach, you either want to be in the sun, shaded under awnings and patios...

Sign Up for Summer Camps NOW At Sea Star Base Galveston

At its strategic perch overlooking Offatts Bayou, Sea Star Base Galveston (SSBG) resembles a five-star hotel beckoning guests to stop in. But...

Exploring 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,...

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Galveston

Weather May in Galveston calls for sunshine and mild temperatures. It is the perfect balance of warm, but not too hot. The...

There’s Plenty of Personal Space on Galveston Island Beaches

Click for Events & Things To on the Beach! By  Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Can’t wait to feel the wind...

Color Galveston: FREE Coloring Pages

  By Mary Beth Bassett For the past several years, the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau has focused on things to...

Treasure of the Month: “The Galveston City Party”

April 2020 Treasure of the Month: During the early decades of the 20th century, several local political parties including the Popular Party,...

Gabe Wootton: Will Not Bend The Knee

By Tena Jerger, Charles Toft “Original minds are not distinguished by being the first to see a new thing, but instead by...

Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant: Little Island, Big Business

By Kimber Fountain The size and scope of Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant often prompts speculation, leading many locals and visitors alike to assume...

A Better Burger is Bound to Be Beautiful

Based on a recent Facebook (www.facebook.com/galvestonislandguide) survey, we asked you guys to vote for your Locals’ Favorite “Best Burger.” Here is what...

Buildings: 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...

Statues 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,...

Pie in the Sky: A Little (Sometimes Big) Slice of Paradise

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost Flaky crust, gooey center, fluffy topping: thus is the ultimate Trifecta of Pie, and this...

Biking: Nothing Compares to Riding a Bike

By Elizabeth Rogers │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost Riding a bicycle brings you closer to your surroundings, closer to life, and closer...

Mama Teresa’s Flying Pizza: Reborn on The Island

  By Rob Lucey When Hurricane Ike wiped most of the structures off of Bolivar Peninsula in 2008, longtime dining destination Mama...

The Proletariat: Galveston’s Artists Celebrate New Multi-Use Venue

Written by Michael Alan Basham, Photographed by Sharis DeJaynes Forty years ago when things were just starting to coalesce on the Strand...

The Boardwalk: Galveston’s Historic Pleasure Pier

By Kimber Fountain, Photographed by Christa Schreckengost The year is 1906. The citizens of Galveston have survived The Great Storm of 1900, which...

Jimmy’s On The Pier: 13 September 2008

  By Terry Card The howling wind barreled down out of the black sky in full fury, lifting the surging water to...

We All Scream for Ice Cream! Get the Scoop on the Island’s Frosty Frenzy

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost The long chill of this year’s winter has finally given way to the burning heat...

Galveston 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...

The Ukuladies: An Organic Form of Music

By George Douglas Lee Certainly, one of the most unusual musical groups to appear anywhere in Galveston are the Ukuladies, featuring Catherine...

Max Stalling: A Creative Passion with A Body of Work

By Mario Tarradell Texas country singer-songwriter Max Stalling pens tunes that connect, songs that form a snapshot of his life, songs that...

Hurricane Warning! Catch Coastal Fury

By Michael Alan Basham Recently I was able to catch Coastal Fury playing to a packed house at Crow’s Southwest Cantina, located...

Shaun Michael: From Georgia With A Smile

By Michael Alan Basham, Photos by Sharis DeJaynes “Some ladies might use the term “a tall cool drink of water,” probably a...

Tin 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...

Jack’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...

Trinity aka William Newby IV: The Real Thing

By George Douglas Lee William Newby IV is a genuine blues man. Most people in the Galveston area know him as Trinity....

Jack Morris: Over Five Decades of Art

Written and Photographed by Sharis Roe DeJaynes Welcome to a brand new year! “Deck the Halls!” is over and now it is time...

Sonny’s Place: The Biggest Little Restaurant in Galveston

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost With menu items like Artery Clogger, Oyster Mug, and Shrimp Bun, it is obvious from...

Catherine Stroud: Beauty and the Brush

By Kimber Fountain Plato made the very wise realization that “Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.” Of course, on the...

Geoff Fish Turns Down The Volume

By George Douglas Lee If you’re a fan of the Galveston area music scene, you’ve seen or heard Geoff Fish. He’s played...

Old Quarter Acoustic Café: Only Real Music Need Apply

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost Galveston has witnessed the burgeoning of quite an ample music scene over the past few...

The Wizard of Ahhhs: Jeb Adame, The “One Stop, Rock, Pop, Go-to Man”

Written By Michael Alan Basham, Photographed by Sharis DeJaynes In the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” there is a line where the...

Antique 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...

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...

Mutts 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...

Baby It’s Cold Outside…Time to Get Your Gumbo On!

Did you know that the word “gumbo” comes from the West African word “kingombo,” which translates to “okra?” Gumbo is a staple...

“Made To Be Played:” A Seventies Vinyl Album by George Douglas Lee

Bryan 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...