Jasper’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Enjoy history, great food and fantastic shopping in Galveston's Historic Strand.
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Strand Street
The StrandEnjoy history, great food and fantastic shopping in Galveston's Historic Strand.
Playa Stewart
401 Seawall BlvdDrive-on beach! Park right next to the waves and enjoy the sun!
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Sunny Beach
2704 8 Mile RdDrive-on beach! Park right next to the waves and enjoy the sun!
Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy AvePuerto histórico de Galveston - Hogar del barco alto ELISSA de 1877
8In the Middle of The Strand. Play chess on a giant set, take great selfies. Summer time Saturday movie night free of charge.
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Saengerfest Park
2302 Strand StIn the Middle of The Strand. Play chess on a giant set, take great selfies. Summer time Saturday movie night free of charge.
African-American Museum
3427 Sealy AveLearn about Galveston’s African American History.
Jack Johnson Park
1312 26th StSee one of our famous citizens, the boxer Jack Johnson immortalized in a statue.
There is usually a wait in the summer. Get there early.
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Galveston Duck Tour
2415 Seawall BlvdThere is usually a wait in the summer. Get there early.
West Beach
West of the island. They have been adding sand as time goes by.
Activities
Moody Gardens fun for the entire family, ziplines, private beach, IMax, and much more.
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Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdMoody Gardens fun for the entire family, ziplines, private beach, IMax, and much more.
Create fun memories for the entire family at the Pleasure Pier. Rides, games and food, something for everyone.
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Muelle de Placer Histórico de la Isla Galveston
2501 Seawall BlvdCreate fun memories for the entire family at the Pleasure Pier. Rides, games and food, something for everyone.
East Beach
Seawall BlvdPack a picnic basket and enjoy volley ball, sand.
Parque acuático Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdBring a cooler
Extreme Water Sports H2O
6100 61st StreetThe Galveston Children's Museum
2618 Broadway Avenue JPalacio del Obispo
1402 Broadway Avenue JThe Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StLive Jazz between 5-9
61st Street Fishing Pier
61st Street Fishing PierParque Seawolf
100 Seawolf Park BoulevardMake a day of it. Fishing, sight seeing, picnicking.
Ride round trip on the Ferry, free of charge. Spot dolphins and wildlife along the way. Walk on and drive on options available.
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Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
Galveston - Bolivar FerryRide round trip on the Ferry, free of charge. Spot dolphins and wildlife along the way. Walk on and drive on options available.
Pirates and Ghosts
2313 Harborside DrEast Beach
Seawall BlvdThe top of Galveston. Volleyball courts and plenty of sand
Food scene
Soul 2 Soul
5316 Market StDelicious Southern Cooking
Seawall Boulevard
Seawall BoulevardDelicious Fresh Seafood with a view
Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall BoulevardGreat views excellent prices
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
2501 Seawall BlvdGreat foot
Riondo's Ristorante
2328 Strand StGreat Italian food. Make a reservation.
High end dining, great place to celebrate a special occasion. Men must wear collar shirt or Jacket
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Vargas Cut and Catch
2102 Postoffice StHigh end dining, great place to celebrate a special occasion. Men must wear collar shirt or Jacket
Plenty of Vegan and vegetarian option. They close earlier.
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Old Moon Deli & Pies
408 23rd StPlenty of Vegan and vegetarian option. They close earlier.
Allen's Restaurant
3701 Winnie StreetDelicious southern cooking
Koop's BBQ Kitchen
4501 Broadway Avenue JAwesome BBQ
Darlene's Shrimp Shack
1727 61st StGreat fresh shrimp, prepared in various ways
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OModerate priced seafood 3 locations to serve.
Eatcetera
408 25th StHealthy organic and vegan options
Queen's Bar-B-Que
3428 Ave SBrews Brothers
2404 Strand StGreat food and an impressive selection of beers on tap
Walk off the beach and get a slice.
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Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
500 Seawall BlvdWalk off the beach and get a slice.
Ichibon Seafood & Steakhouse
18206 Egret Bay BlvdFun for kids and adults. Cooking table side with great sushi.
Rice & Curry Indo-Pak Cuisine
712 7th StNice Buffett and menu items.
Pho 20
2101 Broadway Avenue JGreat food and quick service
Pho Tai
3728 Broadway Avenue JGreat Pho and Grill Salmon
Get specialty groceries and authentically prepared Mexican food. Great prices.
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La Michoacana Meat Market
3301 Broadway Avenue JGet specialty groceries and authentically prepared Mexican food. Great prices.
Pennies Tex Mex Take Out
1713 37th StBBQ, tamales what’s left
Vegan options, classic Americana food, and bake good to die for.
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Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StVegan options, classic Americana food, and bake good to die for.
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StFresh roasted coffee and some food option
Love the coffee, roaster in the dining area.
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Red light coffee roasters
2728 Market StLove the coffee, roaster in the dining area.
Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice StFreshly blended ice cream flavors daily.
The catch their own seafood. From ocean to table.
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Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdThe catch their own seafood. From ocean to table.
Yannis Gyros and Kebobs
8027 Harborside DrGyros to die for.
Mel's Blueplate Diner
7428 Stewart RoadFamily restaurant
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Buss line or Trolley
Both public transportation is available. Look for the bus symbol on the corners.
Reserva antes de ir
Book before planning
During the summer season, must restaurants will require a reservation to guarantee seating.
Formas de ahorrar
Discount Tickets
Discount tickets to Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn can usually be found a Kroger. Groupon has discount tickets to events as well.
Qué empacar
Texan Weather
Pack, for summer and fall. Light jacket in summer for cool nights on the beach. Bring good walking shoes if you plan on taking tours.