Galveston, Texas is a coastal city on the Gulf of Mexico. It is no surprise that it has some of the best seafood restaurants in the state. In this blog, I am showcasing the 6 best seafood restaurants in Galveston: 1. Gaido’s Seafood Restaurant Gaido’s Seafood Restaurant is a Galveston institution. I has been in … Read more
Introducing the 4 top breakfast and brunch spots Galveston. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these locations? If so, please comment about your experience. 1. SkyKatZ Cafe Deli & Bakery One of the 4 top breakfast and brunch spots Galveston is SkyKatz Cafe Deli & Bakery. SkyKatz is a charming local … Read more
About the Galveston Duck Tour The Galveston Duck Tour is a unique way to see Galveston Island. It is a land and water sightseeing adventure. Tours start at 25th street and Seawall Blvd. next to Pleasure Pier. Your tour guide and captain will give you a general overview of the many attractions, facts, and history … Read more
Gibb-Gilchrist Ferry is one of six ferries that transports passengers between Galveston and Bolivar. HISTORY OF THE GALVESTON-BOLIVAR FERRY The Galveston-Bolivar ferry is located at 1000 Ferry Road N., Galveston, TX. Phone: (409)795-2230. The Galveston-Bolivar Ferry takes travelers on State Highway 87 between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. The service is FREE and is … Read more
La King’s Confectionery is an old-fashioned ice candy and ice cream shop located in the Historic Strand District, at 2323 Strand Street, Galveston, Texas. Their phone number is (409) 762-6100. La King’s Confectionery Galveston TX HISTORY OF THE SWEET LA KING’S CONFECTIONERY La King’s Candy and Ice Cream Parlor is a step back in time … Read more
The elegantly restored GRAND GALVEZ HOTEL GALVESTON TX has pleased guests worldwide for more than 100 years. This AAA 4-Diamond property is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast and is renowned as one of the finest Galveston hotels on the beach. Since 1911, the hotel has a long and storied history … Read more
2-8-0 Consolidation class locomotive built by Alco in 1922, THE HISTORIC GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM The Historic Galveston Railroad Museum traces its roots back to the 1896 depot and headquarters built by the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe railroad. The depot and facility grew with the railroad, and by 1932 the company built the current art … Read more
BIG 2023 AIA Sandcastle Competition Event The Big 2023 AIA Sandcastle Competition was held Saturday, August 12, 2023 on East Beach in Galveston, Texas. The AIA fundraising event is for AIA Houston and ArCH Foundation as well as one of the top five revenue-generating events for the City of Galveston. This year 48 competing teams … Read more
3 great places & methods to catch crabs Galveston, as well as how to clean, prepare, and cook the crabs that you catch. 3 great places to catch crabs galveston Galveston Bay Most of the bay side of Galveston Island is private residences. There are a few exceptions, most notably the bay side of Galveston … Read more
Great crabbing in Galveston Texas is a way to enjoy the day with friends and family. There is nothing better for dinner than cooking up your freshly caught crabs! Whether you plan to just drop a string into the water, use a crab basket, or a crab trap, you can let your bait do most … Read more