Galveston Island Guide
All posts tagged "Galveston"
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54DowntownWhat to Do in #Galveston This Summer
For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. Fun in the Sun & Sand in #galvestontx Galveston Island is home to some...
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73FamilyThere’s Tons of Fun at Moody Gardens This Summer
For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. SUMMER FULL OF EVENTS, SAVINGS, AND FUN AT MOODY GARDENS Free Fireworks, Cool Off...
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69FamilyCelebrate 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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57DowntownFlamingo Fest Golf Cart Parade and Pub Crawl May 27th
For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. The district will host its 4th Annual Golf Cart Parade and Pub Crawl on...
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1.2KLocals' FavoritesCelebrate Summer at The Grand 1894 Opera House
The Grand 1894 Opera House is the premier performing arts theatre in the Gulf Coast region and the official Opera House...
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69FamilyArtist Boat’s Summer ECO Camps & Eco-Art Camps
For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. Art meets science in Artist Boat’s 2023 Summer camp sessions. Campers will experience true science and...
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1.2KDowntownAt GAC: “Shawne Major ‘Sew What?'” on Exhibit
Shawne Major: Sew What? Main Gallery, April 22 – July 9, 2023 Sew What? features recent works by Shawne Major that incorporate accumulations...
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43.7KFree Things to DoBeaches: Around Galveston’s Sandy Shores
For details on The Beaches, Click HERE. By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as...
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12.4KDowntownThings 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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3.8KDowntownSix 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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1.0KDowntownGalveston Festivals: 2023 Schedule Anounced
2023 Upcoming Festivals Sunny days and mild nights make Galveston Island the perfect place to enjoy festivals year-round. Many festivals celebrate art,...
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111FamilyCall for Artists to Beautify a Bucket & World Ocean Day Festival
For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. The Beautify the Bucket Competition allows participants to take an active role in beautifying...
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1.2KMore To DoDay-to-Day Calendar in #galveston
Welcome to GalvestonIslandGuide.com‘s Day to Day Big Calendar of fun & cool events and things to do in #galvestontx #galveston!
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3.2KDowntownTurtles 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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2.3KDowntownEvents for the Entire Family No Matter What Your Age
Galveston offers a lot of options for fun things to do for the entire family. Check out these events:
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534DowntownA Unique Visit to a Downtown Shop: Mysticatz
Mysticatz is located at 2021 Strand #1, Downtown Galveston. For more info, appointments and more call 409/740-1565. Hours: Thursday thru Saturday: 11:15am – 6:00pm; Sunday: ...
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4.2KDowntownGalveston 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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82.3KGig GuideGalveston Island Live Music Guide
Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend!
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51.4KFree Things to DoWhere to Fish All Over Galveston Island, Texas
By Rob Lucey With the smell of saltwater in your nostrils, it’s easy to succumb to the siren call to wet a...
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7.0KFine ArtsProject S.I.T.: Transforming Benches into Enlightening Art Pieces
By Rob Lucey At 10.3 miles long, the pavement atop the Galveston Seawall is said to be the longest continuous sidewalk in...
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12.8KFamily
It’s Time for the Beach, Beach Baby
It’s Time Again for Sand Between Your Toes Finding the perfect spot on the beach is sometimes a challenging thing. You have...
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29.1KDowntownTree 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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4.8KMore To DoHarbor 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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783More To DoBook Review: “Discovering the Nightingale” by Traci Borum
By Gini Rainey My first introduction to Traci Borum was over seven years ago! She had requested that I read and review...
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1.8KDowntownOutdoor Dining: Fresh Air & Views Galore
If you’re inkling for a delicious meal overlooking the beach, these restaurants are ready to help you put COVID worries aside and...
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1.5KDowntownGalveston Artist Residency: The 2021-2022 Artists in Residence Announced
The Galveston Artist Residency is excited to introduce our 2021-2022 Artists in Residence: Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado Jean Shon Andrew Wilson Manuel Alejandro...
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798DowntownThe Historic Galveston Trolleys Return to the Island
Galveston is excited to announce the return of the Galveston Island Trolley service on weekends beginning October 1. This will be the...
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763DowntownThe Official Blues Brothers Revue Nov. 26th-27th
The Grand’s 2021-2022 Season Continues With The Official Blues Brothers Revue – November 26-27 The Grand 1894 Opera House kicks off the...
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6.7KDowntownEvery 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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3.1KFree Things to Do
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...
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3.4KFamilyGalveston 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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858DowntownIrene Antonia Diane Reece: Opening June 5th at Galveston Arts Center
On view June 5 – August 22, 2021 in the 1878 & Brown Foundation Gallery Irene Antonia Diane Reece: Opening June...
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3.9KDowntownRosenberg Library: Summer Reading Program Begins
Pre-registration is now available for our Rosenberg Library Teen Summer Reading Program at https://rosenberg.beanstack.org! Just for registering you get a brand new book,...
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882DowntownJune 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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941FamilyTake 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...
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2.1KDowntownFun, 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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845HistoryRosenberg Library April Treasure: Murder and Mystery at Guzzi’s Store
During the late 19th century, Vincent Guzzi opened a grocery store at the northeast corner of Market and 8th Street in Galveston. ...
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742DowntownMarch Treasure at Rosenberg Library: Maria C. Kimball
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, Rosenberg Library will celebrate the legacy of Galveston artist Maria Cage Kimball. Kimball is...
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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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7.1KLocals' FavoritesGalveston 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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9.0KDowntownMysticatz, 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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782DowntownFebruary Treasure at Rosenberg Library: Bettie Brown’s 1902 Transatlantic Voyage
During the month of March, Rosenberg Library will exhibit an assortment of travel souvenirs collected by Galveston resident Bettie Brown during her...
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6.7KFoodA 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...
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8.7KDowntownHendley 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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2.8KFood5 Breweries to Visit if You’re Spending Time in Galveston
Warm weather is creeping in and it’s time to set sights on the next big vacation—spring break! Whether you’re a Texas native...
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4.7KFamilySign 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...
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8.0KFree Things to DoDolphins, 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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4.7KFamilyHorseback Riding Along the Texas Gulf Coast
Mark a Bucket Item Off Your List: Ride a Horse on the Beach You can mark “Take a horseback ride along the...
