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Galveston is not just about the beach. Explore the fascinating history of this wonderful island filled with art, architecture, and stories of a colorful past.
This beautiful building was previously a children’s orphanage. Now, it houses a wonderful collection of Texas history and memorabilia. There is a gift shop on the property where you can sit in the garden and sip a glass of wine. On Sundays and Thursdays the museum host a farmers market with locally grow produce.
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The Bryan Museum
1315 21st St
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This beautiful building was previously a children’s orphanage. Now, it houses a wonderful collection of Texas history and memorabilia. There is a gift shop on the property where you can sit in the garden and sip a glass of wine. On Sundays and Thursdays the museum host a farmers market with locally grow produce.
Fun carnival atmosphere. Must purchase a walk-on pass.
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加尔维斯顿岛历史游乐码头
2501 Seawall Blvd
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Fun carnival atmosphere. Must purchase a walk-on pass.
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穆迪花园
1 Hope Blvd
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Landmark building with an excellent gift shop.
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主教宫殿
1402 Broadway Avenue J
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Landmark building with an excellent gift shop.
Great place to spend a rainy day.
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罗森伯格图书馆
2310 Sealy Ave
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Great place to spend a rainy day.
One of the founding families in Galveston. Tour the home and be transported back in time.
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穆迪花园
2618 Broadway Avenue J
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One of the founding families in Galveston. Tour the home and be transported back in time.
Miles and miles of paved sidewalk for walking, strolling, biking, skateboarding. Day or night, clear or foggy-it’s Galveston! Don’t miss the tiled benches along the way. They have a story to tell.
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Galveston Seawall
Seawall Boulevard
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Miles and miles of paved sidewalk for walking, strolling, biking, skateboarding. Day or night, clear or foggy-it’s Galveston! Don’t miss the tiled benches along the way. They have a story to tell.
Self guided tour through the railroad yard. Climb aboard!
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加尔维斯敦铁道博物馆
2602 Santa Fe Pl
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Self guided tour through the railroad yard. Climb aboard!
Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
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Tour the tall ship!
An education in every aspect of oil drilling.
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Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
2002 Wharf Rd
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An education in every aspect of oil drilling.
Shop for a while, buy a beer or soda at the counter, then grab a rocking chair and take in the view.
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Murdochs
2215 Seawall Blvd
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Shop for a while, buy a beer or soda at the counter, then grab a rocking chair and take in the view.
Great entertainment venue. Live theatre productions and concerts in a stunning restored theatre.
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1894 大歌剧院
2020 Postoffice St
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Great entertainment venue. Live theatre productions and concerts in a stunning restored theatre.
Family fun on the Strand.
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Pirates and Ghosts
2313 Harborside Dr
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Family fun on the Strand.
Take the free ferry ride to the Bolivar Peninsula. Beautiful views and once there, enjoy quite beaches and scavenge for sea glass.
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加尔维斯顿渡轮码头
1000 Ferry Rd
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Take the free ferry ride to the Bolivar Peninsula. Beautiful views and once there, enjoy quite beaches and scavenge for sea glass.
Fun and unique activity.
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Galveston Island Horse and Pony Rides
1929 Boddeker Rd
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Fun and unique activity.
Tour the island from the air.
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Galveston Helicopters
521 Seawall Blvd
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Tour the island from the air.
Look for special themed cooking classes. Fun night with friends or great date night. Educational eating!
Kitchen Chick
2402 Market St
Look for special themed cooking classes. Fun night with friends or great date night. Educational eating!
Wonderful local bookshop! Great books on Galveston history and nice selection of used books.
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Galveston BookShop
317 23rd St
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Wonderful local bookshop! Great books on Galveston history and nice selection of used books.
Enjoy the island In a unique and exciting way!
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Galveston Slingshot Rentals
2115 61st St
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Enjoy the island In a unique and exciting way!

Food scene

Find your favorites. Happy hour is not just for drinks. Weekdays, many of our restaurants offer small plates at small prices. It’s a great way to sample some of the best menu offerings without breaking the bank.
Ice cream is dreamy. Try the banana walnut, my favorite. The chocolate malts are the next level! Order in for the best value. Taffy pulls are conducted daily. Look for the time posted on a board out front.
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand St
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Ice cream is dreamy. Try the banana walnut, my favorite. The chocolate malts are the next level! Order in for the best value. Taffy pulls are conducted daily. Look for the time posted on a board out front.
Best place for happy hour. Monday to Friday 11:00am till 7:00pm. Great craft cocktails but this happy hour has the best peal and eat shrimp, surf and turf, stuffed pasta shells, and much more. It is a must!
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Willie G's Seafood & Steaks
2100 Harborside Dr
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Best place for happy hour. Monday to Friday 11:00am till 7:00pm. Great craft cocktails but this happy hour has the best peal and eat shrimp, surf and turf, stuffed pasta shells, and much more. It is a must!
Restored Historic Hotel with a wonderful rooftop bar or listen to live jazz in the atrium bar.
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The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row St
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Restored Historic Hotel with a wonderful rooftop bar or listen to live jazz in the atrium bar.
Drop by for a look around the magnificent lobby. Check out the spa. But don’t miss the Sunday Champagne Brunch! Make reservations and plan on spending several hours there. No need to rush. You’ll feel like you stepped into a scene from “The Great Gatsby”
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Hotel Galvez and Spa
2024 Seawall Blvd
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Drop by for a look around the magnificent lobby. Check out the spa. But don’t miss the Sunday Champagne Brunch! Make reservations and plan on spending several hours there. No need to rush. You’ll feel like you stepped into a scene from “The Great Gatsby”
Watch sports, listen to music, enjoying a great burger.
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The Spot
3204 Seawall Blvd
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Watch sports, listen to music, enjoying a great burger.
I love the blackened fish dinner, boiled potatoes, hush puppies, and coleslaw.
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall Boulevard
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I love the blackened fish dinner, boiled potatoes, hush puppies, and coleslaw.
Local favorite. Breakfast and lunch only. Save room for a huge piece of cake!
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Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue L
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Local favorite. Breakfast and lunch only. Save room for a huge piece of cake!
It’s a Galveston thing. Casual food done well, great value.
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Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand St
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It’s a Galveston thing. Casual food done well, great value.
Authentic, good value.
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Gorditas Mexico
712 Seawall Blvd
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Authentic, good value.
In the heart of the East End Historic District. Stroll through this lovely neighborhood with grand Victorian homes after your big Mexican meal.
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The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market St
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In the heart of the East End Historic District. Stroll through this lovely neighborhood with grand Victorian homes after your big Mexican meal.
Sunday brunch is a local thing. Be prepared to wait for a table. However, weekday lunch you’ll get right in.
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th St
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Sunday brunch is a local thing. Be prepared to wait for a table. However, weekday lunch you’ll get right in.
Nice view, breakfast all day. Yummy biscuits and gravy!
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall Boulevard
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Nice view, breakfast all day. Yummy biscuits and gravy!
Every meal at Gaidos is a special occasion. Upscale dining.
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Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall Boulevard
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Every meal at Gaidos is a special occasion. Upscale dining.
Amazing selection of beers, 52 I believe. Good food good atmosphere.
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Stuttgarden Tavern
111 23rd St
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Amazing selection of beers, 52 I believe. Good food good atmosphere.
Sidewalk seating allows for people watching on picturesque Post Office Street. Enjoy a yummy, fresh granola bar or muffin with your latte. Indoor vibe is also great.
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MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice St
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Sidewalk seating allows for people watching on picturesque Post Office Street. Enjoy a yummy, fresh granola bar or muffin with your latte. Indoor vibe is also great.
Excellent gumbo but the grilled oysters are my favorite menu item. Located on beautiful Post Office Street, right in the hub of the Galveston Art scene. If your lucky enough to be here for ArtWalk, it’s the perfect place to end your evening.
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Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice St
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Excellent gumbo but the grilled oysters are my favorite menu item. Located on beautiful Post Office Street, right in the hub of the Galveston Art scene. If your lucky enough to be here for ArtWalk, it’s the perfect place to end your evening.
Great food and weekday lunch specials. Fabulous fish tacos!
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Shark Shack Beach Bar & Grill
2402 Strand St
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Great food and weekday lunch specials. Fabulous fish tacos!
Portions are huge, so share a plate if you’re not that hungry. Weekday lunch specials. Great seafood po’boy sandwiches.
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Black Pearl Oyster Bar
327 23rd St
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Portions are huge, so share a plate if you’re not that hungry. Weekday lunch specials. Great seafood po’boy sandwiches.
Best shrimp kisses on the island!
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Fish Tales
2502 Seawall Blvd
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Best shrimp kisses on the island!
Wonderfully unpretentious, this restaurant has amazing service, creative menu, and delicious food. Upscale experience in a casual, hip setting. If you are a foodie-must try! They also have a great happy hour menu.
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BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2
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Wonderfully unpretentious, this restaurant has amazing service, creative menu, and delicious food. Upscale experience in a casual, hip setting. If you are a foodie-must try! They also have a great happy hour menu.
Amazing brisket and possibly the best tamales in the WORLD!! Call ahead to place your order. Everything is prepared fresh and many items sell out in advance. Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for tamale assembly and preparing and smoking the meats. This is a family owned and operated business for take out only. They do have some picnic tables in the side yard.
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Pennies Tex Mex Take Out
1713 37th St
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Amazing brisket and possibly the best tamales in the WORLD!! Call ahead to place your order. Everything is prepared fresh and many items sell out in advance. Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for tamale assembly and preparing and smoking the meats. This is a family owned and operated business for take out only. They do have some picnic tables in the side yard.

Groceries

Full service grocery store. Easy in and out for most of your shopping needs. A five minute drive. Very small deli. Not as many prepared foods as the big grocery’s.
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Arlan's Market
513 Market St
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Full service grocery store. Easy in and out for most of your shopping needs. A five minute drive. Very small deli. Not as many prepared foods as the big grocery’s.
My suggestion for fresh produce, large deli, cheese, and bakery items. This store can get congested at times and is about a 15 drive from the cottage. But they should have everything you need here including a variety of beach items and sunscreens.
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Kroger
5730 Seawall Blvd
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My suggestion for fresh produce, large deli, cheese, and bakery items. This store can get congested at times and is about a 15 drive from the cottage. But they should have everything you need here including a variety of beach items and sunscreens.

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Check out Galveston.com.

Browse through the calendar of events for your Galveston stay. You might be surprised of all the special activities going on while your in town. Event tickets, dates, times, and even parade routes can be found at Galveston.com. Many free activities are listed on the calendar as well. A great resource to reference.