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En HOUNBHF Galvestonisland GALOFVFIECISALTTORAVN EL IPLSLANNEAR ND 888-GAL-ISLE, 888-425-4753 www.galveston.com WELCOME OFFICIAL TRAVEL PLANNER PUBLISHED FOR: GALVESTON ISLAND CONVENTION & VISITOR’S BUREAU (CVB) 2328 Broadway Galveston, Texas 77550 409.797.5144 888-GAL-ISLE, www.galveston.com Published by KWGC, Inc. Advertising & Design 7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75251 Phone: 214-987-4377 Melody Smith, Director of Marketing Galveston Island CVB Lou Muller, Executive Director Galveston Island CVB; Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees Design & production by KWGC, Inc. Advertising & Design Attn: Carolyn Rayner 214-987-4377 Additional editorial and art provided by Desert Publications, Inc. Advertising Sales: Melody Smith Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau 888-GAL-ISLE, 888-425-4753 www.galveston.com The Bureau and the Publisher are not responsible for any discrepancies or changes that may have occurred since June 1, 2009. Every effort has been made to ensure accurate information at the time of publication; however, this cannot be guaranteed. The Bureau and the Publisher recommend contacting companies to determine availability of service and to confirm prices. All submissions of editorial or photography are only accepted without risk to the publisher for loss or damage. © 2009 KWGC. WELCOME GALVESTON ISLAND T H E S I R E N S O N G O F B R E A K I N G W A V E S 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 Houston, it is a world away in spirit. At 32 miles long and two and a half miles wide, many residents can’t remember the last time they visited the mainland, and if circumstances permitted, most would never leave. The Island has seen its share of Mother Nature’s wrath, yet the worst natural disaster in U.S. history could not erase the tranquility of a Galveston sunset. From soft sandy beaches to famous 19th century architecture, the Island is surrounded with incredible history and unique beauty. Recommended attractions include: The Broadway Beauties: 1859 Ashton Villa, 1886 Bishop’s Palace, 1895 Moody Mansion each portraying early 20th century family life among Galveston’s elite, The Grand 1894 Opera House ranked among the nation’s finest historical theaters, the Texas Seaport Museum & 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA - highlighting the history of the Port of Galveston, the Great Storm documentary detailing the 1900 hurricane which killed 6,000 and changed the Island’s history, the OCEAN STAR Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, the Railroad Museum in the restored Union Depot, Harbor Tours offering dolphin watching, the Lone Star Flight Museum & Texas Aviation Hall of Fame housing one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the nation, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and Moody Gardens featuring an aquarium pyramid, discovery pyramid, a 3-D IMAX theater, tropical rainforest pyramid, 4D special FX theatre and an IMAX Ridefilm. Finally, getting around the island is easy. You can travel by land, sea or air via Treasure Isle Tour Train, Galveston Island Trolley, The Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, Galveston Island Ferry, Galveston Duck Tours, Galveston Harbor Tours, Airboat Tours and aerial tours through our local airport, Scholes International Airport. If you’re seeking a little romance, try an after-dinner ride by horse-drawn carriage through the historic downtown district. 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. Enjoy your visit! 5 WELCOME TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Page 5 Visitor Information Page 7-19 Calendar of Events Page 20-25 Outdoor Recreation & Nature Appreciation Page 26-33 Water Sports Page 34-35 Sights & Attractions Page 36-46 Tours Page 47-50 Arts & Entertainment Page 51-54 Shopping Page 55-59 Meet Our Neighbors Page 60-62 Dining Page 63-71 Nightlife Page 72-74 Lodging Page 75-85 Extending Your Cruise Page 86-89 Real Estate Page 90-94 Galveston Maps Page 95-99 VISITOR INFORMATION 888-GAL-ISLE, 888-425-4753 www.galveston.com VISITOR INFORMATION GETTING ORIENTED & GETTING AROUND VISITOR CENTER The Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau operates an integrated visitor informa - tion center on the Island located at the elegant historical home Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway St. 409-797-5144. Visitors will find general informa - tion and brochures at the location as well as our friendly staff to give personal suggestions of things to do and see around the Island. PARKING AROUND THE STRAND Be advised that street parking throughout the Historic Downtown District is metered. The CAR SERVICES & LIMOUSINES City of Galveston actively monitors parking, so Action Motors & Limos (airport transfer) please feed the meters and observe parking signs 713-781-5466, 800-SEND-LIMO to avoid citations. There are also several public www.actionlimo.com and private parking lots in and around The Strand. For parking questions contact: Galveston Limousine Service (airport shuttle) City Parking Control, 409-797-3611 409-744-5466, 800-640-4826 www.galvestonlimousineservice.com MEDICAL EMERGENCIES – CALL 911 University of Texas Medical Branch Emergency Karr’s Limousine Service (airport transfers) Room, 901 Harborside Drive at 9th Street. 713-780-8300 or 800-406-1459 Urgent Care Clinic 2027 61st Street, www.karrlimousine.com 409-744-9800 visit www.galvestonairport.com PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Merlo’s Limousines and Charters Island Transit 713-438-5000 or 866-367-5466 409-797-3900 www.merloscharters.com www.islandtransit.net Emerald Limousines Galveston Island Trolley 281-355-6711 Ride the steel-railed trolley around The Strand www.emeraldlimos.com area and along 25th Street to Seawall Boulevard. 409-797-3900 RENTAL CARS Enterprise Rent-A-Car 5919 Broadway 409-740-0700, 800-RENT-A-CAR www.enterprise.com 8 VISITOR INFORMATION TAXI SERVICES Busy Bee 409-762-8429 Jeff’s Cab 409-621-5222 Tropical Taxi 409-621-4000 Yellow Cab Company 409-763-3333 AIRPORTS Galveston Island is located 50 miles southeast of Houston. Many national and international carriers serve the Houston area’s two major airports. William P. Hobby Airport is the closer of the two airports, just 40 miles from Galveston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport lies on the north side of Houston, 70 miles from Galveston. A third airport in the Houston Airport System is Ellington Field, a military airfield. Ellington Field is 35 miles from Galveston. For more online information on these airports, visit www.fly2houston.com. Scholes International Airport Galveston welcomes private charters; for information, visit www.galvestonairport.com William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 713-640-3000 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 281-230-3100 Ellington Field 713-847-4200 Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) 409-741-4609 9 VISITOR INFORMATION Seaside towns have always GET TO KNOW exuded a potent allure, a GALVESTON chance to flee the hectic and confined spaces of city life. John Masefield wrote the quote 103 years ago, yet the call of the BY ANN WALTON SIEBER sea remains as appealing as ever. “I MUST GO Galveston has sung her DOWN TO THE siren song for generations of holiday visitors, whether SEA AGAIN, TO day tripping from Houston, THE or on holiday from far away. Besides its entrancing sea, LONELY SEA Galveston has more fun and AND THE attractions than one can fit into an entire summer. SKY...” From inviting pockets of 10 VISITOR INFORMATION interesting shops and cafes, and ever-changing island to towering glass pyramids, still has many wonderful the island offers something for surprises in store. everyone. If you’ve never vacationed in Galveston before, you’re in for a distinctive treat; and if you’re a longtime visitor, you’ll find that this enchanting AverageAverage WWeathereather Temperatures Tempuratures Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Avg. 58° 60° 66° 74° 78° 85° 87° 87° 84° 77° 68° 61° High Avg. 47° 48° 56° 65° 71° 77° 78° 78° 75° 68° 58° 50° Low Mean 54° 55° 62° 68° 76° 81° 84° 84° 80° 74° 64° 56° Avg. 3.3 in 2.3 in 2.3 in 2.4 in 3.6 in 4.4 in 4.0 in 4.5 in 5.9 in 2.8 in 3.4 in 3.5 in Precip. AverageAverage WWaterater T empeTempuraraturestures Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 54° 55° 61° 71° 78° 83° 86° 86° 83° 75° 67° 59° 11 VISITOR INFORMATION GET TO KNOW GALVESTON BEACHES It’s said that there are three elixirs that heal the soul: tears, sweat, and saltwater. Although you can find both sweat and tears in Galveston’s gallant past, we’d suggest heading to the beach for a good dose of saltwater to wash away your Galveston Island offers 32 miles of beaches. worries. Galveston County Daily News president When headed to the surf and sand, your first and publisher, Dolph Tillotson, calls it the decision is east, west, or seawall. Make this Causeway Cure – “stress evaporating at the decision early if you’re driving from Houston, top of the Causeway with that first scent as you need to turn off the causeway at 61st of saltwater.” Street if you plan to head to West Beach. For East Beach and the Seawall, continue straight, Bathers can enjoy the pleasant Gulf waters as the freeway from Houston turns into seven months of the year, from April to October. Broadway, Galveston’s main street, essentially Indeed, the Island is almost always temperate, cutting down the center of the Island to end at with winter temperatures averaging 54º F and Stewart Beach.
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