Samantha’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Muelle de Placer Histórico de la Isla Galveston
2501 Seawall BlvdAmusement park
So much to do and see here! Aquarium, Rainforest, IMAX, Museums, Palm Beach, Ropes course and zipline and seasonal festivities! Don't overlook the memberships, depending on how long you stay, it might just pay for itself!
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Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdSo much to do and see here! Aquarium, Rainforest, IMAX, Museums, Palm Beach, Ropes course and zipline and seasonal festivities! Don't overlook the memberships, depending on how long you stay, it might just pay for itself!
Historical downtown offers too much to list :) There's shopping, museums, fantastic architecture, food, drink, music, dancing, seasonal festivities!
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Strand Historic District
2100 The StrandHistorical downtown offers too much to list :) There's shopping, museums, fantastic architecture, food, drink, music, dancing, seasonal festivities!
Palacio del Obispo
1402 Broadway Avenue JMoody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JFood scene
A favorite for happy hour M-F, great menu for lunch and dinner or Sunday brunch! Within walking distance!
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BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2A favorite for happy hour M-F, great menu for lunch and dinner or Sunday brunch! Within walking distance!
My favorite for fish tacos! Never disappoints!
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Shark Shack Beach Bar & Grill
2402 Strand StMy favorite for fish tacos! Never disappoints!
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardClassic Galveston!
Salsas Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall BlvdGreat food and margaritas!
Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StSaltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice StSky Bar Steak and Sushi
2105 Postoffice StYaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StThe Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall BlvdPho Tai
3728 Broadway Avenue JMy favorite!
A must! Plan to be a bit early, there is always a line because it is indeed THAT delicious!
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Fish Company Taco
1914 23rd StA must! Plan to be a bit early, there is always a line because it is indeed THAT delicious!
Island Famous! The name says it all! The Rum Shack and The Squeeze are 2 bars within the same complex. Locals and tourists frequent!
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The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdIsland Famous! The name says it all! The Rum Shack and The Squeeze are 2 bars within the same complex. Locals and tourists frequent!
There is a downtown location near the strand as well, but I'm loyal to this original location :)
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Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OThere is a downtown location near the strand as well, but I'm loyal to this original location :)
Bars
Easy walk from house! Food and drink, ocean views!
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Float Pool & Patio Bar
2828 Seawall BoulevardEasy walk from house! Food and drink, ocean views!
Craft beers, mixed drinks, pool table and darts. Right up the street from the house by Blvd Seafood restaurant and Float Bar.
30 personas locales recomiendan
Beerfoot Beach Bar
2816 Avenue R 1/2Craft beers, mixed drinks, pool table and darts. Right up the street from the house by Blvd Seafood restaurant and Float Bar.
Must see drag shows, Karaoke, drag bingo, food truck and patio on Seawall! Check website for show times!
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Rumors Beach Bar
3102 Seawall BlvdMust see drag shows, Karaoke, drag bingo, food truck and patio on Seawall! Check website for show times!
Galveston's original drag show bar and the "oldest LGBT bar in the state of Texas". Beautiful back patio with pool!
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Robert's Lafitte
2501 Avenue QGalveston's original drag show bar and the "oldest LGBT bar in the state of Texas". Beautiful back patio with pool!
Next to Gaido's on the seawall. Pool bar and pool access for an admission fee. Music seasonally.
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Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar
3802 Seawall BlvdNext to Gaido's on the seawall. Pool bar and pool access for an admission fee. Music seasonally.
Classic Galveston! Local hangout as well as tourist attraction right down the street, an easy walk from the house,
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THE POOP DECK
2928 Seawall BlvdClassic Galveston! Local hangout as well as tourist attraction right down the street, an easy walk from the house,
Rum Shack
3204 Seawall BlvdRecreational
Kempner Park
2704 Avenue OMoody Gardens Golf Course
1700 Sydnor LnSkate park right down the street from the house!
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Johnny Romano Skatepark
2249 27th StSkate park right down the street from the house!
Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StIncredible!
Shopping
Ohana Surf & Skate
2814 Avenue R 1/2Antique Warehouse
423 25th StThe BEST antique store! A must see!
Arts
Galveston Arts Center
2127 Strand StArt League
2117a Postoffice St