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GALVESTON DESTINATION GUIDE

GALVESTON ISLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 888.GAL.ISLE, 888.425.4753 WWW.GALVESTON.COM WELCOME

WELCOME TO HISTORIC ! The siren song of breaking waves draws visitors to Galveston’s beaches generation after generation. Warm breezes and year-round temperate seas complement the city’s rich historic districts, award-winning restaurants, unique attractions and bustling shops. And though Galveston’s relaxed island atmosphere is only 50 minutes from , it is a world away in spirit. At 32 miles long and two-and-a-half miles wide, the island is surrounded with incredible history and unique beauty. Known as the Playground of the South, we hope you will enjoy all Galveston has to offer – from beaches, to family attractions, to historic architecture, outdoor adventure, shopping, dining and cruising.

It’s Island Time! For more information on Galveston Island, please contact the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, toll-free at 1-888-GAL-ISLE (425-4753), or visit our website at www.galveston.com.

TRAVELER TIPS If you’re on the island, simply navigate to galveston.com on your mobile device. The site is GPS based and lets you know what restaurants, attractions, shops etc. you are closest to along with directions. Visiting multiple attractions? Visit our exclusive attraction package website galvestonislandpass.com to receive 40% off when you bundle four or more attractions. If you’re flying, check flights at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). It’s closest to Galveston. If you’re bringing a group or meeting, contact the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau to assist with all planning needs. 866.505.4456 | [email protected] If you’re taking a cruise, check-out galveston.com/parkandcruise for a list of lodging options that offer parking and shuttles to the of Galveston. If you’ve never been to Galveston, make your first stop the Visitor Information Center located at 2328 Broadway Ave. Rear for maps, discount coupons and other planning tips. CONTENTS

05 VISITOR INFORMATION & TRANSPORTATION

08 BEACHES

12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

17 ATTRACTIONS & TOURS

22 CRUISING FROM GALVESTON

25 ECOTOURISM

28 HERITAGE TOURISM

PULL-OUT MAP

34 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

45 OUTDOOR RECREATION

51 DINING

57 NIGHTLIFE & CRAFT BREWERIES

61 MEET OUR NEIGHBORS

62 ANNUAL EVENT GUIDE

64 25 GALVESTON MUST-DOS 04 GALVESTON ISLAND VISITOR INFORMATION & TRANSPORTATION

THE PAST AND FUTURE GOLDEN AGE The island you know, and the one you don’t To some, Galveston will always be an island defined by its storied past, its 19th-century elegance, big-city ambitions, notorious seaport and even more legendary storms. But visitors to the island these days might be forgiven for thinking they’ve happened upon a new golden age, one even more glorious than the last. From world-class museums to brand-spanking-new cruise ships, from the explosion in entertainment and dining options to the ever-growing number of places to stay, shop and explore, this is not your grandfather’s Galveston — or your father’s, for that matter. Except that it is. The atmosphere is still as warm and friendly as the breezes. The beaches — as beautiful and inviting as they’ve ever been — still go on forever. It’s Galveston as you always knew it, and always knew it could be.

AVERAGE WEATHER TEMPERATURES

AVG. AVG. AVG. MONTH MEAN HIGH LOW PRECIP.

Jan 60° 48° 54° 3.3 in Feb 63° 50° 55° 2.3 in Mar 68° 57° 62° 2.3 in Apr 74° 64° 68° 2.4 in May 81° 72° 76° 3.6 in Jun 86° 77° 81° 4.4 in Jul 88° 79° 84° 4.0 in Aug 89° 79° 84° 4.5 in Sep 86° 75° 80° 5.9 in Oct 79° 68° 74° 2.8 in Nov 70° 58° 64° 3.4 in Dec 63° 50° 56° 3.5 in

AVERAGE WATER TEMPERATURES

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

54° 55° 61° 71° 78° 83° 86° 86° 83° 75° 67° 59°

05 GALVESTON ISLAND VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 2328 Broadway Ave. (behind ) 409-797-5144 • 409-797-5143 • [email protected]

DOWNTOWN PARKING / SEAWALL PARKING Be advised that paid street parking is enforced throughout the Historic Downtown District and along Seawall Boulevard. Rates and times vary per location. Signage is posted in each area with more information.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES – CALL 911 University of Medical Branch Emergency Room is located at 901 Harborside Drive.

URGENT CARE CLINICS Galveston Island – Affinity Immediate Care Port Bolivar Ferry 2808 61st St., Suite 200 Galveston Ferry Landing 409-497-2808 End of Ferry Road (2nd Street) 409-795-2230 Hospitality Health ER www.galveston.com/ 4222 Seawall Blvd. galvestonferry 409-766-1212 Free ferry rides take you between Galveston and Port Bolivar and offer a glimpse of Island Health Center playful dolphins 4623 Blvd. 409-762-7646 RENTAL CARS UTMB Health Enterprise Rent a Car Emergency Department 5919 Broadway Ave. 901 Harborside Drive 409-740-0700 409-772-9505 800-RENT-A-CAR www.enterprise.com UTMB Pediatric Urgent Care 6416 Broadway Ave. 409-772-3695 TAXIS Busy Bee West Isle Urgent Care 409-762-8429 2027 61st St. 409-744-9800 Jeff’s Cab 409-621-5333

PUBLIC Tropical Taxi TRANSPORTATION 409-621-4000 System 409-797-3900 Yellow Cab www.islandtransit.net 409-763-3333

Galveston Trolley Rideshare Apps 409-797-3909 Uber and Lyft www.galvestontrolley.com

06 GALVESTON ISLAND AIRPORTS Merlo’s Limousine & Charters Ellington Field 713-742-0774 713-847-4200 www.merloscharters.com Charters only

George Bush Intercontinental Super Shuttle Airport (IAH) 800-258-3826 281-230-3100 www.supershuttle.com

Scholes International Airport Superior Limousine at Galveston (GLS) & Transportation 409-797-3590 Charters only 281-910-6967 www.superiorlimousine William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) andtransportation.com 713-640-3000

PET BOARDING AIRPORT FACILITIES TRANSPORTATION The Animal Clinic Action Limo 701 Broadway Ave. 713-781-5466 409-763-6484 www.actionlimo.com www.animalclinic.com & Galveston Shuttle Bone Voyage Pet Resort 281-229-0299 6928 Harborside Drive Galveston Cruise Transfers 409-740-2663 409-745-6307 www.bonevoyage.net www.galvestoncruise transfers.com Dogs At Dolphins View 10720 Road Galveston Express 409-737-9515 409-762-4397 www.dogsatdolphinsview.com www.galvestonexpress.com Campeche Cove Animal Galveston Limousine & Bird Hospital 409-744-5466 800-640-4826 10015 Stewart Road www.galvestonlimo.com 409-740-0808 www.compechecovevet.com Galveston Shuttle & Limo 409-761-1184 Fabian Boarding Kennel www.galveston-shuttle.com 13720 Stewart Road Island Breeze Shuttle 409-737-9019 409-770-0100 www.fabiankennel.com www.islandbreeze.com Galveston Veterinary Clinic Karr Limousine Service 2108 61st St. 713-780-8300 409-744-5355 www.karrlimousine.com www.galvestonvets.com

07 BEACHES

A BEACH OF ONE’S OWN Finding your own place in the sun With 32 miles of shoreline and a variety of parks, Galveston Island offers something for every kind of beachgoer. And with warm Gulf waves from spring through October, there’s plenty of time to explore each beach’s unique personality. Whatever your sun- seeking fancy, Galveston has a beach for you. Visit galvestonbeachinfo.com for more information.

5 BEACHES TO TRY If you’re a regular visitor, annual beach parking passes provide unlimited parking along the Seawall ($25 pass) and at island beach parks ($50 pass), including East Beach, Stewart Beach, West End Pocket Park 1 and Seawall Boulevard. Visit galvestonbeachinfo.com for more information.

Stewart Beach Located at 6th and Seawall Boulevard, this is a popular, family-friendly destination close to town featuring a children’s playground, umbrella and chair rentals, restrooms, showers, volleyball courts, snack bar and souvenir shop.

East Beach This spacious beach on the island’s east end is a favorite for parties and special events. The park offers showers, restrooms, volleyball courts, concessions, a boardwalk, children’s playground, concert stage, outdoor bar and is Galveston’s only alcohol-permitted beach park.

08 GALVESTON ISLAND WHY DOES THE GULF CHANGE COLORS? The water off the coast of Galveston is turbid, meaning it lacks clarity. This turbidity is a of suspended solids in the water like sediment, plankton and microorganisms. The ocean and bay floor around Galveston is shallow and covered in very fine silt. This means that wind and waves can easily disturb and suspend the silt in the water. On a calm day, the water around Galveston is actually a lovely shade of blue.

WHAT IS THAT WEED? Every year, there is a potential for large masses of Sargassum (seaweed) to wash up along Galveston’s beaches during the spring and early summer months. The name seaweed incorrectly implies that these brown algae have little value. In fact, it is a floating ecosystem and, once arriving onshore, becomes an invaluable food source for many coastal birds. If you see seaweed floating, a handful and quickly shake it to see some of the distinctive, well-camouflaged creatures that call it home. During the summer, join the Bucket Brigade for free eco-tours at Stewart Beach. Learn about the exciting coastal ecosystem led by Artist Boat marine biologists.

09 10 GALVESTON ISLAND Galveston Island State Park Along the west end of the island, this is the go-to spot for families, fisherman and kayakers. Enjoy the bayside of the park while the beachside undergoes renovations from 2019-2021. The bayside features nature trails, picnic areas and kayak launch spots.

West End Pocket Parks These small beaches on the west end are some of the quietest in Galveston, perfect for picnics and nature exploration. Pocket Park 2 offers an upgraded pavilion with showers and amenities.

Seawall Urban Park The 10-mile stretch along Seawall Boulevard is a popular spot for bikers, joggers and beachgoers alike.

STAY SAFE IN THE WATER! Avoid rock jetties and at all times. Don’t dive into unknown depths. Be aware of strong surf. And, most importantly, know the meanings of the colored flags posted at each beach denoting current water conditions and swim near a lifeguard:

GREEN Conditions are calm.

YELLOW Use caution when entering the water. Stay alert.

ORANGE Air and/or water quality is poor; swimming is not recommended.

RED Strong winds, strong currents and/or tall waves are present. Non-swimmers and children should not venture beyond the surf line.

PURPLE Jellyfish, stingrays or other dangerous marine life have been detected.

11 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

A CULTURAL TREASURE CHEST Take a walk on the arts side Adding to the beauty of Galveston Island, the thriving arts scene offers both the performing and visual arts. From stage performances to historical films, to art exhibits, there’s a multitude of entertainment and inspiration to experience. The Galveston Downtown Cultural Arts District has been designated as an official Cultural Arts District by the Texas Commission on the Arts. With this designation, Galveston is part of an elite group of communities that have recognized that investing in creative and artistic ventures offers an effective approach to community revitalization and cultural tourism.

THEATERS Island ETC (East End Theatre Premiere Cinemas (movies) Company, live theater) 8902 Seawall Blvd. 2317 Mechanic St. 409-741-1700 409-762-3556, 888-762-3556 www.pccmovies.com www.islandetc.org The 21 Theater (multimedia) Pier 21 and Harborside Drive (live theater) Above Willie G’s 2020 Postoffice St. 409-763-8808 409-765-1894, 800-821-1894 www.galvestonhistory.org www.thegrand.com

12 GALVESTON ISLAND ART GALLERIES Galveston Island boasts an abundance of art galleries, with many located in the historic blocks of downtown Galveston. Seekers of beautiful things will appreciate the variety of artwork displayed at venues all over the island.

Admiralty Marine Model Gallery Artists’ Studio & Gallery 2221 Strand St. (seasonal October-May) 409-766-1776 1902 Ave. N 512-217-1994 Affaire d’Art Gallery 2227 Postoffice St. Clay Cup Studios 409-789-0079 2219 Postoffice St. 409-762-2529

13 Derek Anderson Studio J Bangle’s Silk Stocking Gallery 2224 Church St. 1124 25th St. 409-750-3773 409-763-6161

Elizabeth Punches Studio Mamady’s Primitive Art 410 23rd St. 2211 Strand St., 2nd floor 740-624-7797 409-621-5855 Emporium at Eibands 2201 Postoffice St. The Marketplace at The Peanut Butter Warehouse Fossil Galaxy 102 20th St. 2208 Postoffice St. 409-632-7165 From The HeART Gallery The Proletariat Gallery 2111 Postoffice St. 409-300-3009 & Public House 2221 Market St. Gallery Evasion 409-356-9092 217 Tremont St. 281-508-1420 René Wiley Gallery 2128 Postoffice St. Galveston Art League Gallery 409-750-9077 2117A Postoffice St. 409-621-1008 Studio 908 Pottery Galveston Arts Center 908 35th St. 2127 Strand St. 409-795-4268 409-763-2403 Third Coast Gallery G. Lee Gallery 2413 Mechanic St. 2217 Strand St. 409-974-4661 409-370-7350

The Heard Gallery Vacation On Canvas (Inside the Emporium at Eibands) 2204 Postoffice St. 2201 Postoffice St. 409-974-4066 903-357-9073 Water’s Edge Studio & Gallery Howarth Gallery 1302 21st St. 215 23rd St. 409-762-1925 713-550-6431 islandframed 515 25th St. 409-256-0062

14 GALVESTON ISLAND GALVESTON ARTWALK Every Six Weeks January-November Help celebrate the visual arts by attending ArtWalk, organized by the Galveston Arts Center every six weeks. Stroll from gallery to gallery in the Historic Downtown District during these synchronized art show openings. New works by local and national artists are the focus of each ArtWalk with numerous artist receptions and other festivities enhancing the experience. Each event is free and runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 409-763-2403 or visit www.galvestonartscenter.org.

15 16 GALVESTON ISLAND ATTRACTIONS & TOURS

SAND, SUN AND FUN Unique finds and world-class gems Galveston Island is home to some of the best attractions Texas has to offer, including and its newly renovated Aquarium Pyramid as well as Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park. Galveston is a historic beach town offering a plethora of unique museums, including The Bryan Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum and Museum. Having one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country, Galveston allows visitors to explore the island’s interesting history by touring one of its popular historic mansions. With 32 miles of beaches, you can’t come to Galveston without soaking in some sun with the numerous outdoor activities available, including dolphin tours, birding tours and more.

SITES AND The Bryan Museum ATTRACTIONS 1315 21st St. 1892 Bishop’s Palace 409-632-7685 1402 Broadway Ave. www.thebryanmuseum.org 409-762-2475 Located in the historic www.galvestonhistory.org , the Open daily, tour one of museum showcases one of the the island’s most popular world’s largest collections of mansions built of stone and historical artifacts, documents steel, designed by Nicholas and artwork relating to the Clayton, Galveston’s premier American West. Victorian-era architect. Escape the Island 1895 Moody Mansion 910 21st St. 2618 Broadway Ave. 409-443-5092 409-762-7668 www.escapetheisland.com www.moodymansion.org Can you make it out in time? View opulent furnishings and Choose from five escape heirlooms from one of Texas’ rooms and test your most powerful families. problem-solving skills.

African American Museum Galveston Fun Center 3427 Sealy Ave. 9402 Seawall Blvd. www.galveston.com/ 409-740-6878 africanamericanmuseum Fun activities include Go On the outside walls of Karts, Axe Throwing, Fun the museum are portraits Diggers, an Arcade, Bumper of some prominent black Cars and Ultimate Virtual Galvestonians, painted by Reality. artist E. Herron.

17 Galveston Island Historic Historic Downtown District Pleasure Pier www.downtowngalveston.org 2501 Seawall Blvd. Shop, eat and explore a 855-789-7437 variety of attractions amid www.pleasurepier.com Victorian architecture. This amusement pier features 16 thrill rides, a 5D Magic Carpet Golf theater, games, food and & Batting Cage entertainment. 9030 Seawall Blvd. 409-740-2000 Galveston Naval Museum www.galveston.com/ at magiccarpetgolf via Seawolf Parkway Miniature golf and batting cage 100 Seawolf Park Blvd. attraction with a Gulf view. 409-770-3196 www.galvestonnaval Moody Gardens museum.com One Hope Blvd. 409-683-4200, 409-744-4673 Galveston’s naval museum www.moodygardens.org features the USS Cavalla Explore the Aquarium, (WWII ); the USS Rainforest, and Discovery Stewart (WWII Pyramids plus 3D and escort – one of only three in 4D theaters, the Colonel the world); a fishing pier and a Paddlewheel Boat, ropes course playground. and zip line, Palm Beach water park, golf course and more. Galveston Railroad Museum 25th and Strand Ocean Star Offshore 409-765-5700 Drilling Rig & Museum www.galvestonrrmuseum.com Pier 19 Explore locomotive history 409-766-STAR (7827) with one of the largest www.oceanstaroec.com restored railroad collections in Tour a retired jack-up rig and the . learn about offshore drilling.

Haunted Mayfield Manor Pirates! Legends 2313 Harborside Drive of the Gulf Coast 409-762-6677 2313 Harborside Drive www.hauntedmayfield 409-762-6677 manor.com www.piratesgulfcoast.com Get spooked at this year- Discover Galveston’s pirate round haunted house in history in this interactive downtown Galveston. museum.

18 GALVESTON ISLAND Museum Dash Beardsley’s 2310 Sealy Ghost Tours of Galveston 409-763-8854 123 Rosenberg www.rosenberg-library.org 409-356-9266 Find fascinating artifacts in www.ghosttoursof this public library museum galvestonisland.com and archive. Learn the rich history of Galveston infused with Schlitterbahn Galveston researched evidence and Island Waterpark personal accounts from local 2109 Lockheed Drive residents. 409-770-WAVE (9283) www.schlitterbahn.com Galveston Cemetery Tours Popular water park brand 4002 Ave. K offering indoor and outdoor 409-739-7120 water thrill rides year-round. www.galveston cemeterytours.com Skydive Galveston Explore Galveston’s historic 9020 Stewart Road cemeteries and learn about 409-420-6231 Galveston’s past residents. www.skydivegalveston.com Take a tandem parachute Galveston Experience Co. Tours jump over the Gulf of 1522 Seawall Blvd. and land on Galveston’s 409-741-3400 beaches. www.galvestonexperience.com Hop on the large roomy bus Texas Seaport Museum/ with oversized windows and A/C and enjoy historic, ghost 2100 Harborside Drive and hurricane tours. 409-763-1877 www.galvestonhistory.org Galveston Island Duck Tours Explore Galveston’s history 25th Street and Seawall Boulevard of seaborne commerce/ 409-621-4771 immigration and tour the 1877 www.galvestonducks.com Tall Ship ELISSA, the official Tour Galveston in a unique tall ship of Texas. vehicle that travels by land and water.

GUIDED TOURS Galveston Harbor Tours Artist Boat Kayak Adventures Pier 22 409-770-0722 409-763-1877 www.artistboat.org www.galvestonhistory.org Kayak and paint a watercolor Take a tour of Galveston’s of the natural views before you. historic harbor and watch for playful dolphins. Baywatch Dolphin Tours 2100 Harborside Drive Galveston Helicopter Tours 832-859-4557 201 Seawall Blvd. at Stewart Beach www.galvestonbaywatch.com 409-750-1699 Take a tour of Galveston’s www.galvestonhelicopters.com historic harbor and watch for Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of playful dolphins. Galveston Island.

Capt. Hal Newsom’s Airboat Galveston Historic Tours Tours of 409-789-9911 409-632-0089 www.galvestonhistoric www.galvestonboattours.com tour.com Discover the unspoiled beauty Explore the history of of Galveston Bay onboard the Galveston’s people and Gator Getter, a one-of-a-kind buildings through a variety 450-horsepower airboat. of tours.

19 Galveston History Tour Guide Island Carriages 409-370-7350 22nd and Strand St. www.galvestonhistory 409-765-6951 tourguide.com www.galveston.com/ A unique, funny and personal islandcarriages Take a horse-drawn carriage look at Galveston Island’s ride through historic incredible history. downtown Galveston. Galveston Horse & Pony Rides Lantern Light Tours East Beach of Galveston 409-256-0663 713-898-4488 www.gihpr.com www.lanternlight Ride horses along the Gulf galveston.com waters at East Beach. With the Victorian splendor of Galveston’s historic buildings, scenic Harborside and the Galveston Red Light District Tour breathtaking seawall, there is 409-502-0138 a tour for everyone. www.galvestonredlight districttour.com Seahorse and Classic Carriages Meet at 27th and Market 2100 Strand St. streets for a fascinating 409-925-3312 walking tour of the notorious Enjoy historic Galveston from and once flourishing industry. a horse-drawn carriage.

Galveston Segway Tours Taste of The Strand 2016 Strand St. 519 25th St. 409-599-5425 409-692-6691 www.tasteofthestrand.com www.segcity.com/galveston Ready for an island dining Cruise along the Seawall, visit adventure? Your taste buds the incredible tree sculptures are sure to be dazzled as you and journey by magnificent sample edibles from well- historic mansions. known Galveston institutions.

Galveston Water Adventures Texas Scuba Adventures 2315 Mechanic St. 2100 Harborside Drive 409-363-9641 409-220-1206 Offering scuba diving, www.galvestonwater snorkeling, watersport adventures.com equipment sales and rentals. Tour Galveston’s historic Includes scuba instruction harbor and see birds, marine and certification and fishing life and dolphins. charters.

Great! Galveston Ghost Tours ZippE Bikes 832-245-0492 2311 Mechanic St. 409-539-3323 www.greatgalveston www.zippebikes.com ghosttours.com Pick a tour that suits your Meet at 23rd and Sealy streets taste. See the history and for a kooky and spooky architecture, enjoy delicious walking tour of haunted food from local eateries or take Galveston. in a little bit of everything.

Historic Galveston Ghost Tours 832-245-0492 SELF-GUIDED TOURS African American Historic Places www.historicgalveston www.galveston.com/ ghosttours.com africanamericanguidebook Meet at 23rd and Sealy streets Explore the many ways for a ghostly walking tour that African Americans contributed explores Galveston’s chilling to the growth and success of past. Galveston and Texas.

20 GALVESTON ISLAND East End Historical District The Strand National Historic www.eastendhistoric Landmark District district.org/district.html www.galveston.com/ Tour the vast collection of downtowntour beautiful historic homes found in Tour historic downtown the East End Historical District. Galveston, home to beautiful Victorian architecture. Galveston Historic Architecture www.galveston.com historic-architecture Tree Sculpture Tour Take a driving tour of some of Locations throughout the island Galveston’s most impressive www.galveston.com/ architecture. treesculpturetour Tour beautiful tree sculptures Galveston Public Art Tour transformed from Oaks www.galveston.com/ destroyed by publicarttour in 2008. Many of Galveston’s public buildings contain works of art Turtles About Town well worth viewing. Locations throughout the island www.galveston.com/turtles The Grand 1894 Opera House Tour beautiful Kemp’s Ridley 2020 Postoffice St. sea turtle sculptures that have 409-765-1894 www.thegrand.com been painted by various artists Tour this beautiful gem known and support conservation as the “Official Opera House efforts of these endangered of Texas.” The intimate space species. brings characters to life, offering show-stopping live performances. THEATERS Island ETC (East End Theater Island Bicycle Company Company, live theater) 1808 Seawall Blvd. 2317 Mechanic St. 409-762-2453 409-762-3556, 888-762-3556 www.islandbicycle www.islandetc.org company.com Explore Galveston’s Moody Gardens beachfront or self-guided 3D Theater (films) tours by renting a bicycle. 1 Hope Blvd. Island Treasure Hunts 409-683-4200, 409-744-4673 844-752-9386 www.moodygardens.org www.islandtreasurehunts.com This self-guided scavenger Pier 21 Theater (multimedia) hunt will take you to famous Pier 21 and Harborside Drive sights and have you complete Above Willie G’s fun challenges all from your 409-763-8808 mobile device. www.galvestonhistory.org Watch a brief documentary Postoffice Street Arts & on “The Great Storm of Entertainment District 1900,” “The Pirate Island of www.galveston.com/ Jean Laffite” or “Galveston postofficestreettour Gateway on the Gulf.” Discover historic architecture, art galleries, shops, restaurants Premiere Cinemas (movies) and more. 8902 Seawall Blvd. Silk Stocking District 409-741-1700 www.silkstocking galveston.org The Grand 1894 Opera House The neighborhood includes (live theater) some of Galveston’s best 2020 Postoffice St. examples of the Queen Anne- 409-765-1894, 800-821-1894 style architecture. www.thegrand.com

21 CRUISING FROM GALVESTON

CRUISE CONTROL Enjoy your time in port The is the fourth busiest home port in the United States with departures from Carnival, Royal and Disney Cruise Lines. With most cruises departing in the late afternoon and several offering parking and shuttles to the terminals with an overnight stay, cruise-goers have every excuse to add a few hours or days to their vacations. Need an itinerary? We’ve got suggestions no matter how much time you have before that ship sails.

HALF DAY • Have breakfast in the East End Historical District then stroll through to marvel at its Victorian homes. • Visit the famed 1892 Bishop’s Palace and 1895 Moody Mansion. • Check out Historic Downtown Galveston’s shops, restaurants, museums and art galleries. • Tour the Texas Seaport Museum and the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA.

WHOLE DAY • Explore the Moody Gardens complex, including the Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, 3D and 4D Theaters, Palm Beach and the Colonel Paddlewheel. • Spend the afternoon at one of the island’s many beaches. • Visit the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier for carnival-style games and rides. • Dine at a Seawall restaurant then shop at Murdoch’s gift shop or rent a surrey.

ONE MORE DAY OPTIONS • Rent a beach house or condo and pick up fresh seafood to boil or grill from Pier 19. • Take a dolphin tour from Pier 21. • Visit Schlitterbahn Waterpark, open summer and winter, thanks to heated, indoor water ride options. It features water slides, wave pools and a lazy river. • Immerse yourself in American West history at The Bryan Museum. • For more options, see The Bucket List: 25 Galveston Must-Dos on the back cover.

PORT OF GALVESTON CRUISE TERMINALS Terminal #1 2502 Harborside Drive

Terminal #2 2702 Harborside Drive If using GPS or a map program, use the following: 22nd Street and Harborside Drive 77550

22 GALVESTON ISLAND GALVESTON ISLAND CRUISE PARKING OPTIONS Tip: Book online and receive discounts at several locations

Port of Galveston Galveston Park N Cruise (official port lots) 2514 New Strand St. Parking Garage: 150 24th St. (Indoor Parking Available) (Indoor parking available) 866-479-7275 Parking Lots: 33rd Street www.galvestonparkn 409-766-6100 cruise.com www.portofgalveston.com Lighthouse Parking 81st Dolphin Parking 309 29th St. 2801 Market St. 409-454-4849 409-256-6877 www.lighthouseparking.org www.81stdolphinparking.net Port Parking Cruise Park 202 37th St. 2815 Harborside Drive (Indoor parking available) 409-354-8787 855-435-7678 www.cruisepark.com www.portparking.com

Discount Cruise Parking VIP Indoor Cruise Parking 8115 Harborside Drive 111 Rosenberg St. 409-599-4016, 877-215-7449 (Indoor parking available) www.discountcruise 409-765-7300 parking.net www.galvestonvipcruise parking.com EZ Cruise Parking 2727 Santa Fe Place 409-939-0648 LUGGAGE STORAGE www.ezcruiseparking.com The Cruise Stop 2418 Strand St., Suite A Falstaff Cruise Parking 409-497-2974 3402 Church St. [email protected] (Indoor parking available) 877-365-7275 www.falstaffcruiseparking.com

23 24 GALVESTON ISLAND ECOTOURISM

FOR THE BIRDS Best bets for amateur ornithologists Ecotourism is a growing trend in travel, thanks in no small part to bird watchers, for whom Galveston is a kind of nirvana. More than 500 bird species live on or migrate through the island, often stopping to refuel when crossing the . Visit galveston.com/birding for more information.

SEASONAL BIRDING Brown pelicans, willets, plovers, peeps, sandpipers, ibis, egrets, herons, gulls and terns can be seen year-round throughout the island. Visitors also can expect to see reddish egret, white-tailed kite, oystercatchers, crested caracara, roseate spoonbills and mottled ducks, though in fewer numbers and mostly in remote areas. Spring and fall migrations bring songbirds, including warblers and shore birds. Birds that spend winter on the island include white pelicans, ducks, hawks, sparrows, sandhill cranes and common loons. Mid-to-late April is the single most exciting period for birding. For one thing, the island’s annual FeatherFest is held then; for another, many migrating tropical birds can be seen, including tanagers, orioles, grosbeaks, warblers and painted buntings.

GALVESTON AREA BIRDING LOCATIONS East End Lagoon Nature Preserve This area is a must-see for all birders, and when conditions are just right, they can see egrets, herons, ibis, terns, gulls, ducks and more. The East End Lagoon consists of 684 acres of coastal prairie full of rare ecology and natural beauty. Explore the East End Lagoon Nature Preserve to witness the natural tidal marsh environment. Here, visitors enjoy bird watching, nature study, walking and fishing. The tidal creek and pond are prime locations for birding.

25 Shrimp Fleet Berth Lafitte’s Cove Nature Preserve Watch the birds waiting Lafitte’s Cove is a 20-acre for the return of the shrimp oak moat preserve and is boats, known locally as the an excellent place to find “Mosquito Fleet” at Pier migrating songbirds in 19, and enjoy lunch at one spring and fall. At least 137 of the many restaurants on species were recorded in the Harborside Drive between preserve during past spring 22nd and 19th streets. migrations. Kempner Park When weather conditions are Galveston Island State Park right in spring, this wooded Galveston Island State Park park at Avenue O and 28th stretches from the Gulf Street is home to migrant land to and is about birds seen sweeping through 2,000 acres in composition. the oak trees. American robins North of FM 3005, there are have nested here, and white- several trails with observation winged doves are common in platforms to sample a whole the surrounding neighborhoods. range of island birds. Offatts Bayou San Luis Pass 61st Street crosses the east end of Offatts Bayou. Grebes, At the far west end of the diving ducks and, in the island, one can walk the Gulf spring, pacific loons are often side beach and then the Bay seen in the bayou area. side tidal edge. A great place to see large flocks of gulls, 8 Mile Road terns, skimmers, avocets, stilts, This area on the West End pelicans, cormorants, waders, includes shallow inter-tidal sandpipers, plovers plus the marsh, tidal creek, oyster occasional songbird. reef, mud flats, brackish fresh water pond and pasture.

BIRDING FOR FUN 832-372-8236 www.birdingforfun.com Learn how to spot and identify the numerous tropical birds in Galveston from an experienced birder. Emma Hickerson, NOAA Flower GardenEmma Hickerson, NOAA National Marine Sanctuary

26 GALVESTON ISLAND Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve nature study, hiking, mountain The grassy fields along bike riding, kayaking and Settegast Road draw fishing. American Golden-Plovers, Whimbrels, Long-billed Tours: Educational tours Curlews and Upland of the flora and fauna on Sandpipers during spring the bayside of the park are migration and Sandhill Cranes given throughout the season. in the winter. Contact the park to learn more. Dos Vacas Muertas Bird Sanctuary This migratory bird stopover on the bayside of West KAYAKING Galveston contains a pond, Artist Boat Kayak Adventures small marsh, live oak motte 409-770-0722 and mudflats. Birding is great www.artistboat.org year-round. Enjoy a guided and interpretive Eco-Art Kayak Adventure, paddling to places HIKING & BIKING of natural significance on Galveston Island State Park Galveston Bay. All equipment 14901 FM 3005 and art supplies are provided 409-737-1222 for you to create a masterpiece www.tpwd.state.tx.us of the beautiful environment The park offers bird watching, you will encounter.

FLOWER GARDEN BANKS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY Coral Reefs in Texas? Most Galveston visitors don’t realize that just 115 miles off the Galveston coast lies one of America’s ocean treasures, the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. It contains some of the healthiest, most beautiful coral reefs in the entire Gulf of Mexico. From manta rays and whale sharks, to colorful tropical fish and invertebrates, this place teems with life. For more information, visit flowergarden.noaa.gov.

27 HERITAGE TOURISM

GALVESTON HISTORY An island with a storied past Part Southern, part Texan, abloom with towering oleanders of every color and encompassing more history and stories than cities 20 times its size, Galveston is often called “The Republic of Galveston Island” by its residents because it is so unlike the rest of Texas. The island’s earliest residents were the native Karankawa and Indians, who found the pristine waters of the bay to be rich in resources. It wasn’t colonized until 1817, when the infamous European pirate established the colony of Campeche here. After Lafitte was forced to leave the island (burning down his town behind him), Galveston as we know it was founded by Michel Menard, Samuel May Williams and a few other early pioneers, whose homes are still standing today. Incorporated in 1839, Galveston quickly became devastated the island in the most active port west what is still the worst of and the natural disaster in U.S. largest city in Texas. history. The Great Storm This sophisticated city killed more than 6,000 was home to many of the of the island’s 37,000 state’s firsts, including the residents and destroyed post office, opera house, one-third of its buildings. hospital, golf course, However, the storm could country club and more. not destroy the spirit of the island and its residents. On Sept. 8, 1900, a To better protect the city hurricane, later dubbed from future hurricanes, a the Great Storm, seawall was constructed

28 GALVESTON ISLAND Courtesy of Rosenberg Library and the city’s elevation The island languished was raised. until the early 1980s, when a successful campaign Despite the resilience of of renewal brought the its residents, Galveston Historic Downtown never quite returned Strand Seaport District to to what it once was. life. This area of the island During Prohibition-era contains one of the largest bootlegging, the island concentrations of Victorian evolved into a gambling iron-front commercial resort town until 1957, architecture in the country when the Texas Rangers and offers shopping, art raided the city and ended galleries, restaurants and the illegal gambling. nightlife.

29 AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY Galveston has rich ties in African-American history as the birthplace of the holiday and as the site of many firsts in Texas for the African-American community. While many people think slavery ended on September 22, 1862 – the date Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation – many slaves weren’t freed until much later when news of the proclamation reached their towns. The last of those slaves lived in the South and were freed on June 19, 1865 after the Emancipation Proclamation was read on a harbor pier in Galveston. The celebration that took place that day in Galveston eventually became known as the “Juneteenth” holiday and is now celebrated in more than 40 states. Galveston is home to 14 historically African-American churches that were organized more than 100 years ago and still serve the community today. The island was also the first Texas city to provide a secondary school and public library for African Americans. Pioneers such as politician , world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson and entertainer Barry White all had ties to the Galveston community.

GALVESTON’S HISTORY COMES TO LIFE WITH HOME-SCHOOL CURRICULUM Area teachers and home-school families with children ages five to 13 can now experience Galveston’s exciting history as an important port city, storm survivor and gateway for immigrants to the South. Galveston offers a two-day, hands- on curriculum that is TEKS-certified and fun! Students will be able to visit and learn about historic attractions including the Texas Seaport Museum and 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, The Bryan Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig, the Pier 21 Theater screening of “The Great Storm,” “The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite” and “Gateway to the Gulf” and more. For details, visit www.galveston.com/homeschool.

30 GALVESTON ISLAND A HISTORY OF TOURISM Galveston has had a richly evolving history of European settlement for some 200 years, during which time pirates set their flags in the soil, waves of immigrants from Germany, Italy and Greece made their way to the island, and wealthy merchants planted strong roots. After the Great Storm, Galveston’s economic leaders eventually refashioned the town as a popular tourist destination — which it still serves as today. Although most of the original structures are long gone, the stories of early islanders live on in renovated structures and new establishments created in memory of the past. Murdochs Perhaps no building symbolizes the resilience of Galveston Island like Murdochs Bathhouse; after all, it has been rebuilt four times, with the last devastation coming from Hurricane Ike in 2008. Originally, Murdoch opened as a swimwear rental store in 1910, but soon became a souvenir shop and restaurant. Today, the long-standing structure carries on its tradition of providing shopping options for seawall visitors. The Grand 1894 Opera House Behind the red brick façade of The Grand is one of the most acoustically balanced structures in the state. The stage still projects sounds as soft as a whisper to even the backmost rows. Having survived multiple natural disasters, the opera house is on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to delight visitors with shows to this day. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier First built in 1943, the pier was a favorite spot filled with games and arcades until its utter destruction by in 1961. It was rebuilt later as the USS Flagship but was again destroyed in 2008’s Hurricane Ike. Galveston brought it back to life one more time in 2012 as a home to restaurants, games and exciting new rides such as the 100-foot-tall Galaxy Wheel and the Texas Star Flyer, which swings riders 230 feet above the Gulf. 1892 Bishop’s Palace This 19,000-square-foot Victorian home is made of stone and ornately decorated with carved wood, stained-glass windows and massive fireplaces. Today, the mansion is owned by the Galveston Historical Foundation and remains a beloved museum open for guided and self-guided tours daily.

31 The Bryan Museum Perhaps no edifice on Galveston Island bears the emotional weight of its history quite like The Bryan Museum. It took the role of orphanage in the late 1800s, serving the island for more than 100 years and sheltering dozens of children during the 1900 hurricane. In 2015, the building reopened as The Bryan Museum, exhibiting one of the world’s largest collections of American West artifacts, with more than 70,000 items spanning 12,000 years.

BUILDINGS TELL THEIR OWN TALES Other significant sites on the island include these time-tested edifices, which all are available for special events.

1838 Michel B. Menard House 1605 33rd St. A beautiful Greek Revival home, the Menard House is one of the oldest surviving structures on Galveston Island. Named after Michel Menard, a Canadian fur trader and founder of the Galveston City Company, the home currently operates as a museum and event space.

1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Ave. The first brick home in the state, this stunning Victorian mansion serves as a popular wedding venue, as well as the Galveston Island Visitor Information Center.

1859 St. Joseph Church 2202 Ave. K Texas’s first German Catholic church is the oldest wooden church on the island, many of whose original furnishings were saved by The Galveston Historical Foundation. Restoration of the historic worship space is ongoing.

1895 Moody Mansion 2618 Broadway Ave. William Lewis Moody Jr. purchased this 31-room mansion for a meager $20,000 after the 1900 hurricane. Today, tours offer visitors an inside look at the opulent lifestyle of one of the island’s wealthiest dynasties.

32 GALVESTON ISLAND 33 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

DISCOVER DOWNTOWN A great place to shop, eat and explore The charming Victorian-era buildings of the downtown district beckon shoppers with their ornate iron balconies and whimsical painted signs. The district offers more than 100 unique shops, attractions, restaurants and art galleries. The variety of the merchandise includes antiques, home décor, gifts, souvenirs, jewelry, books, specialty shops and clothing for the whole family.

34 GALVESTON ISLAND 35 Visit downtowngalveston.org for the most updated list of locations

PIER 21 Sampson & Sons THE Seafood STRAND ATTRACTIONS Pier 19 1877 Tall Ship Elissa ANTIQUES Pier 21 Willie G’s AND ART Pier 21 The Admiralty Ocean Star Drilling Model Ship Gallery Rig Museum 2221 Strand St. Pier 21 LODGING Beta Gallery Pier 21 Theater Harbor House Online only, Pier 21 Pier 21 https://beta.gallery/ Texas Seaport Museum Big House Antiques TOURS Pier 21 2212 Mechanic St. Baywatch Dolphin Tours G Lee Gallery FOOD/DINING Pier 21 2217 Strand St. Fisherman’s Wharf Pier 21 Galveston Water Gallery Evasion Adventures 217 23rd St. Katie’s Seafood (March-September) Market Pier 21 Galveston Arts Pier 19 Center (GAC) Katie’s Seafood Harbor Tours at 2127 Strand St. House Texas Seaport Pier 20 Museum Howarth Gallery Coming Fall 2020 Pier 21 217 23rd St.

36 GALVESTON ISLAND Galveston Railroad Rocky Mountain Museum Chocolate Factory 2602 Santa Fe Place 2225 Strand St.

Haunted Shark Shack Mayfield Manor 2402 Strand St. 2313 Harborside Drive (rear) Starbucks 102 22nd St. Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast Strand 2313 Harborside Refreshment Drive (rear) 2122 Strand St.

Stranded FOOD/DINING Corner The Beef 2121 Strand St. Jerky Outlet 2309 Strand St. Tremont Café 2300 Mechanic St. Brewchacho’s Taco’s & Cantina Yaga’s Café 2110 Strand St. 2314 Strand St. Coastal Grill 1827 Strand St. LIVE THEATER Island ETC Gypsy Jive 2317 Mechanic St. 2411 Strand St. Mamady’s Primitive African Art Hearsay on LODGING 2211 Strand St. the Strand The Tremont House (2nd floor) 2410 Strand St. 2300 Mechanic St. Nautical Antiques Hubcap Grill 2202 Mechanic St. 2021 Strand St. NIGHTLIFE Somewhere In Time Island Pour House Bliss Lounge 124 20th St. Wine Bistro 2413 Strand St. 213 23rd St. Third Coast Gallery Brews Brothers 2413 Mechanic St. Jimmy John’s 2404 Strand St. 102 22nd St. Yesterday’s Best Buckshot Saloon 114 20th St. La King’s 2409 Market St. Confectionery 2323 Strand St. Murphy’s Pub ATTRACTIONS 215 22nd St. Buster’s Old LaMixteca Mexican Time Photos Restaurant Patrick’s Pub 2217 Strand St. 1818 Mechanic St. 2411 Strand St.

Chamber Of Playground Patio Rooftop Bar at Commerce Bar & Grill The Tremont 2228 Mechanic St. 2325 Strand St. 2300 Mechanic St.

Galveston Island Riondo’s Ristorante Sound Bar Trolley 2328 Strand St. 2411 Mechanic St.

37 Stuttgarden 111 23rd St.

Tsunami 2314 Strand St.

Vault Poker Club 2002 Strand St.

Vintage Crown Bar 215 23rd St.

SHOPPING $10 and Under 2112 Strand St.

A Holistic Solution 2002 Strand St.

The Admiralty 2221 Strand St.

Bel Pri Jewelry & Gifts 2226 Strand St.

Betsy by Design 2415 Mechanic St.

BLU A Boutique by the Beach 2425 Strand St. Frankie’s Jammin’ Liquor Store Sportswear BUNCH’A Cool Stuff 2218 Strand St. 2314 Strand St. 2105 Strand St. Galveston The Jewel Garden Cariloha Bamboo Automotive 2326 Strand St. 2226 Strand St. Professionals 1918 Mechanic St. Conversation Pieces LaPalapa 2114 Strand St. Gracie’s/ 2120 Strand St. Monogramsies Couteux Couture 2228 Strand St. The Make-Up Bar 2029 Strand St. by Skinsational 2301 Strand St. Del Sol Hazy Daze 2226 Strand St. 2104 Strand St. The Marketplace at Dolphin World Head to Footsies the Peanut Butter 2122 Strand St. 2211 Strand St. Warehouse 102 20th St. Dorothy May’s Hendley Market 2111 Strand St. 2010 Strand St. Milagro Imports 2313 Strand St. Eighteen Seventy Island Silver One (GHF) 2428 Mechanic St. Mysticatz 2002 Strand St. 2021 Strand St. Emboldened Jamaica Me Elegance Boutique Crazy Clothing Nautical Nonsense 2211 Strand St. 2401 Strand St. 210 21st St.

38 GALVESTON ISLAND Old Strand Skinsational Way Out West Emporium Body Products 2317 Strand 2016 Strand St. 2309 Strand St. Yaga Mo Bettah Southern Otis Spunkmeyer Threadz 2128 Strand St. Gallery Imports 2121 Strand St. 2109 Strand St. Outrageous The Spice & POSTOFFICE Boutique Tea Exchange 511 22nd St. 2309 Strand St. ANTIQUES AND ART Pardon My French Strand Brass Affaire de Art & Christmas 2317 Strand St. 2227 Postoffice St. on the Strand Play on The Strand 2115 Strand St. Antique Pavilion Toy Store 2222 Postoffice St. 2119 Strand St. Surf Styles 2119 Strand St. RELAX Life Wear Clay Cup Studios Texas Scuba 2219 Postoffice St. 2418 Strand St. Adventures 2315 Mechanic St. Santa Fe Trail Derek Anderson Jewelry Tina’s on the Strand Studio 2217 Strand St. 2326 Strand St. 2224 Church St.

Signature Tola Mo’ Bettah Elizabeth Punches Souvenirs Market Studio 2029 Strand St. 2208 Strand St. 410 23rd St.

39 The Emporium Black Pearl Oyster Lolo Kai at Eibands Bar & Grill 528 23rd St. 2201 Postoffice St. 327 23rd St. Old Moon Fossil Galaxy EatCetera Deli & Pies 2208 Postoffice St. 408 25th St. 408 23rd St.

From the HeArt El Jardin’s Mama Teresa’s Gallery Mexican Café Flying Pizza 2111 Postoffice St. 413 24th St. 416 21st St.

Galveston Galveston Coffee MOD Coffeehouse Art League Roasters 2126 Postoffice St. 2117 Postoffice St. 532 23rd St. Press Box Heard Gallery Gumbo Bar 2401 Postoffice St. (Inside the Emporium 2107 Postoffice St. at Eibands) 2201 Postoffice St. Prohibition Red’s Hey Mikey’s 2401 Church St. La Maison Rouge 2120 Postoffice St. 418 22nd St. Rudy & Paco Ile Petite Bakery Restaurant & Bar Market 25 ABC 2108 Church St. 2028 Postoffice St. 2413 Market St.

Mock & Moore Gallery 2215 Postoffice St.

Rene Wiley Gallery 2128 Postoffice St.

St. John Antiques 2001 Postoffice St.

Upcycle Recycle 416 22nd St.

Vacation on Canvas 2204 Postoffice St.

FITNESS Donovan & Rebecca 1805 Market St.

Island Salt Air 415 22nd St.

Urban Fitness 2009 Postoffice St.

FOOD/DINING The Apache 511 20th St.

40 GALVESTON ISLAND Saltwater Grill NIGHT LIFE SHOPPING 2017 Postoffice St. Jack’s Pub The Boutique 2406 Postoffice St. Bridal Group Sky Bar Steak 2328 Market St. & Sushi Molly’s Pub 2105 Postoffice St. Cereset 2013 Postoffice St. 2220 Postoffice St. Star Drug Store 510 23rd St. Old Cellar Bar Cruz Cortez 2013 Postoffice St. 2227 Postoffice St. Taquilo’s Tex-Mex Cantina O’Malley’s Fit Tri Run 2101 Postoffice St. Stage Door 518 23rd St. Trattoria La Vigna 2022 Postoffice St. Fullen Jewelry 412 20th St. The Proletariat 2215 Postoffice St. Vargas Cut & Catch 2221 Market St. 2102 Postoffice St. Galveston Bookshop Sharky’s Tavern 317 23rd St. 504 25th St. LIVE THEATER The Grand ha.ba’s Opera House The Wine Next Door Clothing Store 2020 Postoffice St. 418 21st St. 2213 Postoffice St.

41 The Kitchen Chick Visker & Scrivener Shrimp ’N Stuff 2402 Market St. 406 23rd St. Downtown 2506 Ball St. Luna Home & Gifts The Witchery 525 22nd St. 2116 Postoffice St. Soul 2 Soul 3104 Market St. The Naked Mermaid WEST 2113 Postoffice St. MARKET SHOPPING Old Galveston ANTIQUES Flea By The Sea Trading Company Antique Warehouse 2501 Market St. 423 25th St. 2115 Postoffice St. The Hair Place 2610 Market St. Outrageous Twice Around Treasures Boutique 2528 Market St. Island Framed 511 22nd St. 515 25th St.

PC Optics FITNESS Island Music 509 23rd St. Hooked on 407 25th St. Acupuncture Style Co 2505 Market St. Olivine 2113 Postoffice St. 409 25th St. Yoga Haven 2507 Market St. Tangerine Boutique TOURS 2218 Postoffice St. SegCity 519 25th St. Texaco Collectibles FOOD/DINING 410 23rd St. DTO 2701 Market St.

TSO Galveston Gypsy Joynt 515 22nd St. 2711 Market St.

The Vinyl Radio Maceo Spice Skate Shop & Import 2206 Church St. 2706 Market St.

42 GALVESTON ISLAND 59 44 GALVESTON ISLAND OUTDOOR RECREATION

THE GREAT OUTDOORS Pack your gear and get ready for adventure Galveston’s temperate weather generally allows visitors to enjoy the beautiful outdoors year-round. The island offers wonderful Gulf beaches, golfing, fishing, surfing, kayak- ing, biking and more.

GOLFING Piers and Jetties Moody Gardens Public The island’s extensive jetty Golf Course system, as well as places like 1700 Sydnor Lane Galveston’s 61st Street 409-683-4653 Fishing Pier and Galveston www.moodygardensgolf.com Fishing Pier at 90th Street, provides ample room for the Galveston Country Club avid angler. Routine catches include croaker, whiting, 14228 Stewart Road speckled trout, sheepshead, 409-737-9800 sand trout, gafftop, sharks www.galvestoncountry and bull reds. Seawolf Park, club.com meanwhile, offers some of the best flounder fishing on the Tin Cup’s Caddy Shack upper Texas coast. (driving range) 9020 Stewart Road Galveston Bay 409-974-4929 Galveston Bay is one of the premier saltwater fishing destinations on the entire Gulf FISHING Coast. The bay is often calmer From bay fishing to deep sea than the Gulf, allowing you to fishing, piggy perch to tuna, fish from smaller boats. Trout Galveston offers something and redfish are the preferred for everyone with a rod, a reel haul for most bay fishermen. and a love of angling. There are bait and tackle shops, The Gulf marinas for launching and When it comes to adventur- storing your boat, and fishing ous angling, nothing beats charter services that send you the Gulf of Mexico. Kingfish, home with great memories snapper, dorado and shark are and plenty of fish tales. Visit abundant within 30 miles of galveston.com/islandfishing shore. Go a little farther, par- for more information. ticularly near the oil rigs, and you’ll find ling, amber jack, Surf grouper, sailfish, even tuna. You can fish the surf along most of the island’s beaches Offshore/Blue-water year-round. One of the best Charter a boat for a trip 100 spots is Galveston Island miles out for some of the most State Park, where no license challenging sport fishing any- is required. The proper com- where. White and blue marlin bination of bait and tackle will weighing hundreds of pounds net you redfish, speckled trout are there for the taking, as are and even sharks. large tuna, wahoo and dorado.

45 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO The State of Texas requires both fishing licenses and saltwater stamps for legal fishing in Gulf waters, on- and offshore. (State parks are the notable exception). There are also strict catch limits and size restrictions for certain species of fish and crab. Avoid the often sizable fines by checking with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (tpwd.texas.gov) beforehand.

FISHING PIERS Angler Charters Galveston’s 61st Street 409-771-3408 Fishing Pier www.anglercharters 6101 Seawall Blvd. galveston.net 409-744-8365 www.61stpier.com Angling Adventures 281-844-7887 Galveston Fishing Pier www.anglingadventures.net 9001 Seawall Blvd. 409-974-4383 Aqua Safari Charters (90th Street Fishing Pier) 409-795-7480 www.galvestonfishingpier.com www.aquasafaricharters.com

Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park Bay Bound Guide Service 281-546-5816 1600 61st St. www.facebook.com/ 409-934-8100 bayboundguideservice

Seawolf Park Bay Fishing Adventures 100 Seawolf Park Blvd. 281-793-0267 409-797-5114 www.bayfishing www.galveston.com/ adventures.com seawolfpark Capt. Craig Lambert 832-338-4570 BOAT RAMPS www.galvestoninshore Galveston Bait & Tackle fishing.com 9301 Broadway Ave. 409-740-1185 Circle H Outfitters www.galveston 281-535-1930 baitandtackle.com www.circleh.org

Galveston Basin Fish N Divers 715 N. Holiday Drive 979-255-3528, 979-777-4867 409-765-3000 www.fishndivers.com www.galveston yachtbasin.com Fishin Addiction 832-640-1133 Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park www.gulfoffshorefishing.com 1600 61st St. 409-934-8100 Fishing Galveston TX 409-739-8526 www.fishinggalvestontx.com FISHING CHARTERS 3G Fishing Charters Fraziers Guide Service 979-255-3528 281-337-0321 www.3gfishingcharters.com www.fraziersguideservice.com

46 GALVESTON ISLAND Freedom Fishing Galveston Sea Ventures 409-771-6827 512-639-9188 www.galveston.com/ www.thefishinaddiction.com freedom-fishing Galveston Shark Fishing Galveston Bay Charter Fishing 713-256-9260, 832-526-9569 409-632-0924, 832-228-8012 www.galvestonbaycharter www.galvestonshark fishing.com fishing.com

Galveston Charter Guides Get Bent Guide Service 409-750-2430 409-939-8311 www.galveston www.getbentgalveston.com charterguides.com Get Hooked Fishing Charters Galveston Fishing 409-698-7112 Charter Company www.gethookedfishing 832-917-3474 www.galvestonfishing charter.com chartercompany.com Go Coastal Guide Service Galveston Fishing Charters 713-775-8255 713-724-9939 www.gocoastal www.galvestonfishing guideservice.com charters.com Hingles Guide Service Galveston Fishing Guides 409-766-0018 713-256-9260, 832-526-9569 www.galvestontxfishing www.galvestonfishing guides.com guide.com

Galveston Guide Fishing In The Zone Fishing Charters 409-256-1265 281-300-6215 www.galvestonguide www.inthezonefishing fishing.com charters.com

Galveston Sport Fishing Kapt. Keepers 409-370-6448 713-302-0607 www.galveston.com/ www.kaptkeepers.com galveston-sport-fishing

Galveston Party Boats Out Cast Charters 409-763-5423 979-248-1529 www.galvestonparty www.outcastfishin boatsinc.com charters.com

47 Paparda Rey Fishing Charter EZ Rentals 713-352-7458, 713-295-0208 4712 Seawall Blvd. www.offshorebiggame.com 409-765-7574

Reel Men Fishing Charters Galveston Golf Carts 281-658-0080 1919 Strand St. www.reelmenfishing 4102 Seawall Blvd., Suite 100 charters.com 409-996-9068, 409-939-7467 www.galveston-golfcarts.com Rod Bending Charters Galveston Slingshot Rentals 409-599-0909 2115 61st St. www.galvestongulffishing.com 409-392-6010 www.galvestonslingshot Seaplay Sport Fishing rentals.net 281-851-6151 www.fishseaplay.com Goody Rentals 2402 Seawall Blvd. Texas Saltwater Fishing Guide 409-621-1062 832-428-3340 www.texassaltwaterfishing Island Bicycle guide.com 1808 Seawall Blvd. 409-762-BIKE (2453) ToppDogg Guide Service 832-606-0844 Jolly Roger Rentals www.galveston-fishing.com Mobility Scooters delivered 832-630-6737 Wave Dancer Charters 409-988-8888 Joy Bike Rental & Gift Shop wavedancercharters.com 3114 Seawall Blvd. 409-762-0474 Williams Party Boats Jungle Surf Rentals 409-762-8808 1020 Seawall Blvd. www.charterfishing 409-600-5555 galveston.com Seawall Souvenirs 6026 Seawall Blvd. TOUR THE ISLAND 409-740-1300 Crab Scooters 714 25th St. ZippE Bikes 409-443-5277 2311 Mechanic www.crabscooters.com 409-539-3323

48 GALVESTON ISLAND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO TRY

Caribbean Breeze Boat Rental Gulf Coast Water Sports 1021 61st St. 53rd Street and 409-740-0400 Seawall Boulevard www.galvestonboat 713-208-0695 rentals.com Zip across the Gulf on a Ride Galveston’s waters by rented Jet Ski. boat or Jet Ski. Jet Ski Rentals Celebrity Jet Ski 39th Street and Tours & Rentals Seawall Boulevard 69th & Seawall Blvd. 214-418-8794 844-425-8754 www.galvestonjetski www.celebrityjetski.rentals rentals.com

Extreme Watersports Sea Star Base 1723 61st St. 7509 Broadway Ave. 409-539-3455 409-572-2560 www.extremewatersports www.ssbgalveston.org galveston.com For those interested in Get on the water with a learning to sail or simply flyboard, hoverboard, looking to enjoy a day out on paddleboard, kayak or the water, Offatts Bayou is boat rental. the place to be. Galveston Island Boat Rentals Skydive Galveston Offatts Bayou 9020 Stewart Road 409-440-5200 409-420-6231 www.galvestonislandboat www.skydivegalveston.com rentals.com Take a tandem parachute Galveston Helicopters jump over the Gulf of 201 Seawall Blvd. Mexico and land on 409-750-1699 Galveston’s beaches.

Galveston Horse & Pony Rides East Beach 409-256-0663 www.gihpr.com Ride horses along the Gulf waters at East Beach.

LEARN TO SURF STAND UP Ohana Surf & Skate PADDLEBOARD 2814 Ave. R½ Galveston Paddleboard Center 409-763-2700 6026 Seawall Blvd. www.ohanasurfandskate.com 409-744-2772 www.paddlegalveston.com Southern Spears Surf Shop 6026 Seawall Blvd. SUP Gulf Coast 409-744-2772 29th St. and Seawall Blvd. www.southernspearssurf.com 409-692-8629 www.supgulfcoasttx.com C-Sick Surfin’ 4300 Seawall Blvd. 409-770-9455 www.c-sicksurfin.com

49 50 GALVESTON ISLAND DINING

TASTE OF THE GULF Tempting choices for every palate Ready to eat? When it’s time to dine, there are a variety of restaurants to choose from. Be sure to sample the specialty of the island – fresh seafood – but don’t miss out on the fantastic flavors to be found all around town.

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AMERICAN Denny’s Hooters Allen’s Restaurant 1410 Seawall Blvd. 6028 Heards Lane 3701 Winnie 409-763-5954 409-744-2395 409-632-2176 EATcetera Hubcap Grill America’s Kitchen 408 25th St. 2021 Strand St. 500 Harborside Drive 409-762-0803 409-220-3551 409-763-4906 Huli Huli Hut Float Pool Blake’s Bistro at 312 19th St. & Patio Bar 409-443-5525 The San Luis Resort 2828 Seawall Blvd. 5222 Seawall Blvd. 409-765-7946 Hummel’s General 409-744-1500 Store & Deli Galvez Bar & Grill 13722 San Luis Brews Brothers 2024 Seawall Blvd. Pass Road 2404 Strand St. 409-515-2145 409-737-9954 409-763-2739 Garden Restaurant IHOP Brick House 5224 Seawall Blvd. at Moody Gardens Tavern & Tap 409-740-7474 3502 Seawall Blvd. 1 Hope Blvd. 409-763-5649 409-741-8484 Ile Petite Bakery & Deli Buck’s (formerly Golden Corral 2108 Church St. Farley Girls) Buffet & Grill 409-497-4259 801 Postoffice St. 6200 Seawall Blvd. 409-497-4454 409-744-1080 Island Pour House Wine Bistro Cafe in the Park at Gumbo Diner 213 23rd St. Moody Gardens Hotel 3602 Seawall 409-632-7187 7 Hope Blvd. 409-762-3232 409-741-8484 Jack’s Pub Gypsy Joynt 2406 Postoffice St. 409-539-5595 Charlie’s Burgers 2711 Market St. 409-497-2069 1110 23rd St. Jack’s Pub Seawall 409-497-4918 3802 Cove View Gypsy Joynt Jive 409-497-4372 Chili’s Grill & Bar 2411 Strand St. 500 Seawall Blvd. 409-539-5165 The Jetty 409-766-1690 Restaurant at Hearsay on Holiday Inn Resort Coastal Grill The Strand 5002 Seawall Blvd., 1827 Strand St. 2410 Strand St. Suite A 409-765-5386 409-765-5604 409-740-5311

51 Jimmy’s on the Pier Mosquito Café Patio Grill 9001 Seawall Blvd. 628 14th St. 5316 Broadway Ave. 409-974-4726 409-763-1010 409-974-4854

Leo’s Cajun Corner Murphy’s Irish Pub Porch Café 3201 Broadway Ave. 213 22nd St. 1625 East Beach Drive 409-765-5151 409-762-6167 409-762-0808 Nate’s West End Leon’s World’s Press Box Seafood & Steaks 2401 Postoffice St. Finest In & Out 17575 San Luis 409-765-5958 Barbecue House Pass Road 5427 Broadway Ave. 409-737-9530 Prohibition Red’s 409-744-0070 2401 Church St. Oasis Restaurant at 409-766-7170 Lolo Kai Smoothies Four Points Sheraton & Wraps 2300 Seawall Blvd. Queen’s Bar-B-Que 528 23rd St. 409-974-4796 3428 Ave. S 409-539-5664 409-762-3151 Old Moon Deli & Pie Longboard Pool Bar 408 23rd St. Rainforest Café 1702 Seawall Blvd. 409-497-4446 5310 Seawall Blvd. 409-762-4141 409-744-6000 Old Strand Maceo Spice and Emporium Saltgrass Import Company 2016 Strand St. Steak House 409-515-0715 1502 Seawall Blvd. 2706 Market St. 409-762-4261 409-763-3331 O’Malley’s Stage Door Seahorse Grill Mel’s Blueplate Diner 2022 Postoffice St. 3802 Cove View Blvd. 910 38th St. 409-763-1731 409-741-8400 409-789-6355 Palm Court Shark Shack Beach Miller’s Seawall Grill at the Hilton Bar & Grill 1824 Seawall Blvd. 5400 Seawall Blvd. 2402 Strand St. 409-763-8777 409-744-5000 409-497-2006

52 GALVESTON ISLAND Sharky’s Tavern Waffle House BAKERIES, 504 25th St. 2825 61st St. COFFEE & 409-443-5584 409-741-9323 DESSERTS Bahama Buck’s ShyKatZ Deli Way West Grill 500 Seawall Blvd. & Bakery & Pizzeria 409-632-7436 1528 Ave. L 16708 San Luis 409-770-0500 Pass Road Ben & Jerry’s 409-974-4934 Sonny’s Place 4408 Seawall Blvd. 409-770-9566 1206 19th St. West End Restaurant 409-763-9602 & Sand Bar 21706 Burnet Drive Dawn Donuts Soul 2 Soul Café 409-497-4152 706 Holiday 3104 Market St. 409-765-7778 409-539-4351 Yaga’s Café & Bar 2314 Strand St. Dawn Donuts The Spot Restaurant 409-762-6676 6302 Stewart Road & Tiki Bar 409-741-0044 3204 Seawall Blvd. 409-621-5237 ASIAN Donut Palace China Sea 2117 Broadway Ave. Star Drug Store 4402 Broadway Ave. 409-765-8022 510 23rd St. 409-762-9998 409-766-7719 Happy Buddha Fika Java The Steakhouse at 2827 61st St. and Juicery The San Luis Resort 409-744-5774 613 University Blvd. 5222 Seawall Blvd. 409-443-5797 409-744-1500 Happy Coffee Shop Smoothie & Juice Frio’s Gourmet Pops Stranded Bar – Cambodian 6302 Seawall Blvd. Corner Galley Restaurant 409-497-2956 2121 Strand St. 5102 Broadway Ave. 409-539-5546 409-974-4492 Galveston Coffee Roasters Stuttgarden Tavern Pe King Buffet 532 23rd St. 111 23rd St. 6125 Central City 409-497-2754 409-497-4972 Blvd. 409-356-4289 Happy Coffee Shop Sunflower Bakery & Café Pho 18 5102 Broadway Ave. 409-974-4492 512 14th St. 704 Holiday Drive 409-763-5500 409-762-8849 Hey Mikey’s Texadelphia Pho 20 Ice Cream 1228 Seawall Blvd. 2101 Broadway Ave. 2120 Postoffice St. 409-497-2953 409-750-9200 208-602-3286

Texas Pit Stop BBQ Pho Thai Home Cut Donuts 6612 Seawall Blvd. 3728 Broadway Ave. 6807 Stewart Road 409-744-2222 409-762-3888 409-744-8887

Tremont Café at Sky Bar Steak Ile Petite The Tremont House & Sushi Bar Bakery & Deli 2300 Ship’s 2105 Postoffice St. 2108 Church St. Mechanic Row 409-621-4759 409-497-4259 409-763-0300 Yamato Japanese La King’s Viet Cajun Restaurant Confectionery 8910 Seawall Blvd. 2104 61st St. 2323 Strand St. 409-632-7204 409-744-2742 409-762-6100

53 Marble Slab FINE DINING Papa’s Gourmet Creamery Number 13 Prime Pizza & Subs 2705 61st St., Suite D Steak and Seafood 4400 Seawall Blvd. 409-740-1229 Restaurant 409-766-7272 7809 Broadway Ave. MOD Coffeehouse 409-572-2650 Riondo’s Ristorante 2328 Strand St. 2126 Postoffice St. 409-621-9595 409-765-5659 Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar Russo’s New York Navarro Bakery 2028 Postoffice St. 409-762-3696 Pizzeria 3801 Broadway Ave. 500 Seawall Blvd. 409-765-1771 Shearn’s at Moody 409-762-0200 Gardens Hotel Sapori Ristorante Orange Leaf 7 Hope Blvd. 7611 Stewart Road Frozen Yogurt 409-683-4554 6606 Seawall Blvd. 409-497-2424 409-744-8000 The Steakhouse at Trattoria La Vigna The San Luis Resort 412 20th St. Patty Cakes Bakery 5222 Seawall Blvd. 409-497-4927 704 14th St. 409-744-1500 409-762-2537 Vargas Cut & Catch MEDITERRANEAN Rita’s Italian Ice 2102 Postoffice St. Cajun Greek 6026 Seawall Blvd. 409-762-2101 2226 61st St. 409-744-4237 409-744-7041

Rocky Mountain ITALIAN Yannis Gyros Chocolate Factory CiCi’s Pizza and Kebobs 6105 Stewart Road 8027 Harborside Drive 2225 Strand St. 409-740-3300 409-632-7411 409-762-4340 Gino’s Pizzeria Starbucks Pasta & Subs MEXICAN 102 22nd St. 6124 Stewart Road Apache Mexican 409-621-2577 409-762-6481 Cuisine 511 20th St. Starbucks Grotto Ristorante 409-765-5646 2808 61st St. 5222 Seawall Blvd. 409-741-2158 409-740-8605 Bambu’s Mexican Grill 1220 23rd St. Starbucks (Kroger) Mama Teresa’s 409-497-2281 5730 Seawall Blvd. Flying Pizza & Italian Restaurant 409-741-8580 Brewchacho’s 416 21st St. Tacos & Cantina 409-765-6262 Starbucks (Randalls) 2110 Strand St. 2931 Central City 409-497-4828 Blvd. Mario’s Pizza 13708 San Luis 409-744-0413 Bronco Burrito Pass Road 4917 Broadway Ave. 409-443-5556 Sugar Bean 409-762-9344 Coffee & Cream Mario’s Ristorante Chilaca 11 Evia Main, 2202 61st St. Mexican Grill Suite 101 409-744-2975 708 Holiday Drive 409-974-4473 409-974-4582 Mario’s Seafood & Texas Star Bakery Italian Restaurant El Gusto Del Pueblo 5425 Broadway Ave. 628 Seawall Blvd. 3714 Broadway Ave. 409-744-5905 409-763-1693 409-763-0410

54 GALVESTON ISLAND El Jardin La Mixteca Mexican The Original Mexican Café Restaurant Mexican Café 413 24th St. 1818 Mechanic St. 1401 Market St. 409-763-9289 409-762-2235 409-762-6001 El Nopalito’s Los Compas Pennie’s Tex-Mex 614 42nd St. Taqueria & Mexican 409-762-2121 Take Out 2314 45th St. 1713 37th St. 409-762-1140 El Rey Mexican 409-765-5719 Restaurant Los Lazos 1519 39th St. Rivera’s Mex-Sal 6316 Stewart Road 409-457-3472 Restaurant 409-443-5309 4901 Broadway Ave. Gorditas Mexico 409-762-6369 Los Primos Cafe 712 Seawall Blvd. 6701 Stewart Road 409-621-1944 409-740-6888 Salsas Mexican Restaurant Henry’s Mexican Mercadito Y 4604 Seawall Blvd. Restaurant 409-621-2630 2823 Broadway Ave. Taqueria

409-765-8400 3802 Broadway Ave. 409-762-5870 Taquilo’s Tex-Mex La Estacion Cantina 2428 Ball St. Mi Abuelitas 2101 Postoffice St. 409-762-4262 1728 45th St. 409-497-4279 409-621-1616 La Michoacana Tortuga Tacqueria Nopalera Grill Coastal Cantina 3301 Broadway Ave. 5001 Broadway Ave. 6010 Seawall Blvd. 409-765-5231 409-762-5777 409-741-5000

55 Nick’s Kitchen & Beach Bar 3828 Seawall Blvd. 409-762-9625

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar 2028 Postoffice St. 409-762-3696

Saltwater Grill 2017 Postoffice St. 409-762-3474

Sampson & Son’s Seafood Market (fresh seafood only) Pier 19 409-763-9316

SEAFOOD Gaido’s Seafood Seahorse Grill Benno’s on the Beach Restaurant 3802 Cove View Blvd. 1200 Seawall Blvd. 3828 Seawall Blvd. 409-741-8400 409-762-4621 409-761-5500 Shearn’s at Moody Black Pearl Oyster Gumbo Diner Gardens Hotel Bar & Grille 3602 Seawall Blvd. 7 Hope Blvd. 327 23rd St. 409-762-3232 409-762-7299 409-741-8484 Joe’s Crab Shack Shrimp ’N Stuff BLVD. Seafood 3502 Seawall Blvd. Downtown 2804 Seawall Blvd. 409-766-1515 409-762-2583 2506 Ball St. Joe’s Seafood 409-974-4609 Bubba Gump 3702 Broadway Ave. Seafood 409-763-0763 Shrimp ’N Stuff 2501 Seawall Blvd. Restaurant 409-766-4952 Katie’s Seafood 3901 Ave. O House 409-763-2805 Cajun Greek 2000 Wharf Road 2226 61st St. (Pier 20) Suki Poke 409-744-7041 Coming Fall 2020 By The Sea 427 Market St. Darlene’s 409-502-2931 Shrimp Shack Katie’s Seafood Market (fresh 1727 61st St. Vargas Cut & Catch 409-740-4118 seafood only) Pier 19 2102 Postoffice St. Fish Company Taco 409-763-8160 409-762-2101 1914 23rd St. 409-220-3245 Landry’s Waterman’s Seafood House Restaurant Fish Tales 5310 Seawall Blvd. 14302 Stewart Road 2502 Seawall Blvd. 409-744-1010 409-632-0233 409-762-8545 Little Daddy’s Willie G’s Fisherman’s Wharf Gumbo Bar Seafood & Steak 2200 Harborside Drive 2107 Postoffice St. 2100 Harborside Drive 409-765-5708 409-744-8626 409-762-3030

56 GALVESTON ISLAND NIGHTLIFE & CRAFT BREWERIES

DRINKS WITH A VIEW Sparkling nights on the Gulf Whether you’re after a twinkling city skyline or a sweeping vista of the Gulf, Galveston Island offers a host of watering holes with plenty of scenery to sip by.

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NIGHTLIFE Bliss Lounge The Citadel 23rd Street 2413 Strand St. 10327 San Luis Station 409-763-1000 Pass Road 1706 23rd St. 409-744-8200 409-443-5678 Brews Brothers 2404 Strand St. The Cove at The San Luis Resort 3 Doors Down 409-763-2739 5222 Seawall Blvd. Bar at the Peanut Bubba’s On 409-744-1500 Butter Warehouse The Strand 102 20th St. 2408 Strand St. Daiquiri Time Out (DTO) 409-632-7165 409-497-4213 2701 Market St. 409-497-2760 B’Jiggers at The Buck’s West Holiday Inn Resort 16708 San Luis Drunken Monkeyz 5002 Seawall Blvd. Pass Road 202 20th St. 409-740-3581 409-737-3700 409-443-5533

Beerfoot Brewery Buckshot Saloon Float Pool & Patio 2816 Ave. R ½ 2409 Market St. 2828 Seawall Blvd. 409-762-2337 409-210-2825 409-765-7946

57 Galveston Island Brewing 8423 Stewart Road 409-740-7000

Galvez Bar (inside the ) 2024 Seawall Blvd. 409-515-2145

Havana Alley Cigar Shop & Lounge 201 26th St. 409-621-1166

Huli Huli Hut 312 19th St. 409-443-5525

The Island Pour House Wine Bistro 213 23rd St. 409-632-7187

Jack’s Pub on Postoffice 2406 Postoffice St. 409-539-5595

Jack’s Pub on Seawall 3802 Cove View Old Cellar Bar Robert’s Lafitte 409-497-4372 2015 Postoffice St. 2501 Ave. Q Longboard Pool Bar 409-763-4477 409-765-9092 at DoubleTree by Hilton Old Quarter The Rooftop Bar at 1702 Seawall Blvd. Acoustic Café The Tremont House 409-762-4141 413 20th St. 2300 Ship’s 409-762-9199 Mechanic Row MOD Coffeehouse 409-763-0300 2126 Postoffice St. 409-765-5659 O’Malley’s Stage Door Pub Rumors Molly’s Pub 2022 Postoffice St. 3102 Seawall Blvd. 2013 Postoffice St. 409-763-1731 409-497-4617 409-763-4466 Poop Deck RumShack Murphy’s Pub 213 22nd St. 2928 Seawall Blvd. 3204 Seawall Blvd. 409-762-6167 409-497-2392 409-621-5237

Nick’s Kitchen Press Box Safari Beach & Beach Bar 2401 Postoffice St. Company 3828 Seawall Blvd. 409-765-5958 910 Ave. M 409-761-5502 409-762-1420 Ocean Annie’s Proletariat Gallery Inside Hilton & Public House Sand Bar 5400 Seawall Blvd. 2221 Market St. 21706 Burnet Drive 409-744-5000 409-356-9092 409-497-4153

58 GALVESTON ISLAND The San Luis Bar Squeeze Rita’s Yaga’s Café & Bar 5222 Seawall Blvd. & Tequilas 2314 Strand St. 409-744-1500 3204 Seawall Blvd. 409-762-6676 409-621-5237 Sharky’s Tavern Stuttgarden Tavern 504 25th St. CRAFT 111 23rd St. BREWERIES 409-443-5584 409-497-4972 Beerfoot Brewery 2816 Ave. R ½ Shearn’s Lounge Tin Cup’s 409-762-2337 (9th floor inside Caddy Shack Moody Gardens 9020 Stewart Road Brews Brothers 409-974-4929 Hotel) 2404 Strand St. 7 Hope Blvd. 409-763-2739 Tsunami 409-683-4554 2314 Strand St. 409-770-0999 Devil and the SideYard Deep Brewery 3204 Seawall Blvd. Vintage Crown Bar 2425 Postoffice St. 409-621-5237 215 23rd St. 409-220-3313 409-877-4400 Sound Bar Galveston Island Brewing 2411 Mechanic St. The Wizzard 2325 Church St. 8423 Stewart Road 409-632-2168 409-762-9173 409-740-7000

The Spot Restaurant Woody’s Bar Symposium & Tiki Bar 11149 San Luis Brew Pub 3204 Seawall Blvd. Pass Road 310 19th St. 409-621-5237 409-740-6969 409-539-0510

59 60 GALVESTON ISLAND MEET OUR NEIGHBORS

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Tanger Outlet Center 5885 Gulf Freeway, Texas City About 17 miles north of Galveston 281-534-4200 | www.tangeroutlet.com Tanger Outlet Center offers all the name brands you know at incredible prices.

Haak Vineyards & Winery 6310 Ave. T, Santa Fe About 20 miles northwest of Galveston 409-925-1401 | www.haakwine.com Bottling wines that have won national and state-level awards, Haak Vineyards offers tours and tastings daily. The beautiful Spanish-style building on the multi-acre vineyard boasts a 1,800-square-foot wine cellar. There’s also a gift shop, deli and picnic area.

Space Center Houston 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston About 25 miles north of Galveston 281-244-2100 | www.spacecenter.org As the Official Visitors Center for Johnson Space Center, Space Center Houston offers an insider’s view of the amazing history and exciting future of the American manned space flight program. Many exhibits are geared toward children, with plenty of hands-on, interactive experiences, while other exhibits appeal to adults and feature actual NASA artifacts.

Kemah Boardwalk Entrance at Bradford Street and 2nd Street, accessible via state Highway 146 and 6th Street, Kemah About 26 miles north of Galveston 877-285-3624 | www.kemahboardwalk.com Seven restaurants, carnival rides and games, shopping and more along Galveston Bay make up the Kemah Boardwalk experience. The picturesque boardwalk offers views of and pleasure boats as they cruise along Clear Creek Channel, which connects the many area marinas to Galveston Bay.

Lone Star Flight Museum 11551 Aerospace Ave., Houston About 35 miles north of Galveston 346-708-2517 | www.lonestarflight.org The is an aerospace museum that displays more than 40 historically significant aircraft and more than 1,500 artifacts related to the history of flight. Historic flight experiences are also available.

61 GALVESTON ANNUAL EVENTS

JANUARY OCTOBER Chili Quest & Beer Fest Ghosts of Galveston Galveston ArtWalk ARToberFEST Galveston Restaurant Week Oktoberfest Greek Festival FEBRUARY D’Feet Breast Cancer 5K/10K Mardi Gras! Galveston Galveston Marathon NOVEMBER Lone Star Motorcycle Rally MARCH Veterans Day Salute at Spring Break Galveston Naval Museum Galveston ArtWalk Winter Wonder Island Events APRIL Moody Gardens Festival of Lights The Grand Kids Festival and ICE LAND FeatherFest & Nature Photofest Galveston ArtWalk

Ironman 70.3 Triathlon DECEMBER Galveston Wine Festival Earth Day Winter Wonder Island Events Divas Half Marathon Downtown Lanterns & Lights Texas Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up Moody Gardens Festival of Lights Galveston Beach Revue and ICE LAND Breakfast with the Sandhill Cranes MAY Santa Hustle Half Marathon and 5K Historic Homes Tour East End Victorian Homes Tour Yaga’s Wild Game & BBQ Cook-Off Memorial Day Ceremony MONTHLY EVENTS at Galveston Naval Museum Gulf Coast Volleyball Tournament (March-Sept) JUNE Movie Nite on the Strand World Oceans Day (first Saturday March-Oct) Bands on the Sand & Fireworks Music Nite on the Strand at Moody Gardens (second Saturday March-Oct) Summer Band Concerts Galveston Island Market Juneteenth Celebration (third Saturday March-Oct) Galveston Cajun Festival Sandcastle Building Lessons (every Saturday June-Aug) JULY Bands on the Sand & Fireworks GALVESTON ISLAND VISITOR at Moody Gardens INFORMATION CENTER Summer Band Concerts 2328 Broadway Ave. (behind Ashton Villa) 888-GAL-ISLE (425-4753) AUGUST 409-797-5144 Galveston ArtWalk www.galveston.com Bands on the Sand & Fireworks at Moody Gardens SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES AIA Sandcastle Competition WITH US @ Facebook @ Galveston Island Tourism SEPTEMBER BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival Instagram @ galvestonisland Galveston Island Wild Texas Twitter @ galvestonisland Shrimp Festival Pinterest @ galvestonisland Texas Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up Snapchat @ galvestonisland

62 GALVESTON ISLAND 63 THE BUCKET LIST: 25 GALVESTON MUST-DOS

1. Watch a sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico or sunset on Galveston Bay. 2. Discover the unique boutiques, antiques, art galleries and restaurants in historic downtown. 3. Play on the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. 4. Visit Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid and Rainforest Pyramid. 5. Bring the family to Stewart Beach. 6. Visit the historic mansions – 1892 Bishop’s Palace and 1895 Moody Mansion. 7. Splash into Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark. 8. Visit one of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts, documents and artwork relating to Texas and the American West at The Bryan Museum. 9. Eat at the iconic Gaido’s Seafood Restaurant. 10. Take a walking/biking tour of the East End Historical District’s beautiful historic homes and the Galveston Tree Sculptures. 11. Take a harbor tour from Pier 21 and watch for dolphins. 12. Tour or watch a live show at The Grand 1894 Opera House. 13. Watch saltwater taffy made the old-fashioned way at La King’s Confectionery. 14. Explore Pier 21’s one-of-a-kind museums, including the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum, Texas Seaport Museum and 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA. 15. Learn about locomotive history at the Galveston Railroad Museum. 16. Watch “The Great Storm” documentary at the Pier 21 Theater. 17. Tour African American Historic Places on Galveston.com. 18. Go on a ghost tour. 19. Go on an Artist Boat kayak tour or visit the Galveston Island State Park for outdoor adventure. 20. Visit the Galveston Naval Museum at Seawolf Park for a tour of a WWII submarine and Navy and great fishing. 21. Go bird watching to see some of the 300 species found in Galveston. 22. Play golf at Moody Gardens Public Golf Course. 23. Visit Rosenberg Library and Museum, the oldest public library in Texas. 24. Buy fresh seafood at Katie’s Seafood Market or Sampson & Son’s Seafood on Pier 19. 25. Attend Mardi Gras! Galveston – the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country.

VISIT GALVESTON.COM FOR DIRECTIONS AND MORE EXPERIENCES. STOP BY THE GALVESTON ISLAND VISITORS CENTER, 2328 BROADWAY AVE. (BEHIND ASHTON VILLA), TO PLAN THE PERFECT ISLAND GETAWAY!