Local’s Favorite – Galveston Island Guide

What’s Open in Galveston?

Frequently Asked Questions Wondering what is open and what the rules are in #galveston these days? Here are some answers to the...

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Free Things to Do

There’s Plenty of Personal Space on Galveston Island Beaches

By Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Can’t wait to feel the wind in your hair and the sand between your toes?...

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Food

New This Week at GOFM To-Go Now

GOFM has a responsibility to do all we can to support our vendors AND public health. During this time of essential self-isolation,...

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Downtown

Turtles About Town: Social Distancing Exploring Art

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Artists, Galleries & Museums

Bryan 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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Family

CANCELLED: May 15th-16th: Galveston Island Beach Revue

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Galveston Beach Revue! May 15th-16th, the Galveston Island Beach Revue returns! The Galveston Island Beach Revue is held...

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Music

Hamilton Loomis: It’s “Everything I’ve Ever Wanted”

“It’s “Everything I’ve Ever Wanted,” All the Way Down Deep in My Soul: The Energetic & Rockin’ Hamilton Loomis Galveston Native Hamilton...

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Bands

Anitra Jay: Still Here Fighting On

The pop music world continues to reward spectacle and flashy production, but singer-songwriters who work in the acoustic realm and focus on...

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Free Things to Do

Beaches: From East to West, A Tour of Galveston’s Sandy Shores

By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as Galveston is believed to be over 5,000...

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Downtown

The Most Excellent Music at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe This Weekend

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music. It is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For...

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Books

Book Lovers Events: Signings, Author Meet Ups & More

From book signings to Meet & Greet’s, Galveston offers every Book Lover a lot of fun things to do. Check out...

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Artists, Galleries & Museums

Galveston Art League Exhibits Special Art

The Galveston Art League Gallery is located at 2117A Postoffice St. in Galveston. For more info go to GalvestonArtLeague.com. The Galveston Art...

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Gig Guide

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...

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Family

Ghost Bus Tours: A Unique Galveston Experience

Use discount code ISLE20! Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available… Walking Historic...

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Food

Galveston Locals’ Favorite Restaurants

By Sissie Coomes Locals’ favorites! Rambling around the island you are sure to find a plethora of restaurants, bars and local hang outs but these three...

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Festivals

Galveston Island Brewing: Free Brewery Tours Every Saturday

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap...

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Bands

Jason Crabtree: Trading Pine Trees For an Island Breeze

For more events, go to By Johnny Griffith Jason Crabtree grew up running around the hills and hollers of East Texas. It...

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Food

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...

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Downtown

Stuttgarden Coffee Haus is Open in Downtown Galveston

Stuttgarden’s new coffee house opens at 7:30am Monday-Friday and 8am Saturday and Sunday, and offers hand-crafted espresso drinks until the restaurant closes...