Food scene
Incredible fine dining experience
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StIncredible fine dining experience
The best ice cream on the island. Fresh flavors daily
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Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice StThe best ice cream on the island. Fresh flavors daily
Great views of the strand and wonderful/affordable seafood. The seafood fondue appetizer is incredible.
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Shark Shack Beach Bar & Grill
2402 Strand StGreat views of the strand and wonderful/affordable seafood. The seafood fondue appetizer is incredible.
Historic strand views and awesome happy hour
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Riondo's Ristorante
2328 Strand StHistoric strand views and awesome happy hour
PattyCakes Bakery
704 14th StWalking distance bakery 🤤
One of the oldest restaurants in Texas and possibly one of the best places to eat seafood. Check it out. Fine dining
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Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardOne of the oldest restaurants in Texas and possibly one of the best places to eat seafood. Check it out. Fine dining
Great food!! Bacon wrapped shrimp & grilled shrimp Greek salad are some of our favorites!
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Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice StGreat food!! Bacon wrapped shrimp & grilled shrimp Greek salad are some of our favorites!
Great food, great drinks, good prices. Expect to wait a bit. Relax and chill.
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Huli Huli Hut
312 19th StGreat food, great drinks, good prices. Expect to wait a bit. Relax and chill.
This restaurant is well maintained and has a fantastic menu.
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Coastal Grill
1827 Strand StThis restaurant is well maintained and has a fantastic menu.
Soul 2 Soul
5316 Market StIncredible food, locally owned
Incredible craft cocktails, happy hour and food
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Daiquiri Time Out
2701 Market StIncredible craft cocktails, happy hour and food
A classic place to eat. Italian food on the seawall, looking at the ocean. There is a Pizza special on Wednesdays.
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Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall BlvdA classic place to eat. Italian food on the seawall, looking at the ocean. There is a Pizza special on Wednesdays.
Shopping
St. John Antiques
2001 Postoffice StA place to find antique treasures and oddities
The Witchery is a brick and mortar storefront nestled in the heart of Galveston Island’s historic downtown. Housed in the old “Central Drug Store” building on infamous Post Office Street, owners Clyde and Kimberley Wood have created a mystical atmosphere that customers say “just feels good.
Wide selection of esoteric books and items
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The Witchery
2116 Postoffice StThe Witchery is a brick and mortar storefront nestled in the heart of Galveston Island’s historic downtown. Housed in the old “Central Drug Store” building on infamous Post Office Street, owners Clyde and Kimberley Wood have created a mystical atmosphere that customers say “just feels good.
Wide selection of esoteric books and items
A local grocery store with great prices and seasonal items.
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Arlan's Market
513 Market StA local grocery store with great prices and seasonal items.
Activities
Galveston has so much to offer from wildlife conservation attractions like Moody Gardens to volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House. There is so much history!
If you are going to be staying in Galveston for over a month I recommend getting an individual or family pass. This is a great place with endless activities 💯
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Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdIf you are going to be staying in Galveston for over a month I recommend getting an individual or family pass. This is a great place with endless activities 💯
So much fun!! Whether you’re by yourself or with your family it’s so much fun.
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Palm Beach At Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdSo much fun!! Whether you’re by yourself or with your family it’s so much fun.
Volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House Individual Opportunities
Volunteers play a vital role in making the Ronald McDonald House of Galveston a home for our visiting families. Volunteers help with a variety of tasks, including giving tours; interacting with families, answering the telephone, prepping bedrooms after guest’s checkout, and housekeeping chores as needed. Volunteers are asked to work a 3-hour shift per week.
https://www.rmhg.org/volunteer
Ronald McDonald House
301 14th StreetVolunteer at the Ronald McDonald House Individual Opportunities
Volunteers play a vital role in making the Ronald McDonald House of Galveston a home for our visiting families. Volunteers help with a variety of tasks, including giving tours; interacting with families, answering the telephone, prepping bedrooms after guest’s checkout, and housekeeping chores as needed. Volunteers are asked to work a 3-hour shift per week.
https://www.rmhg.org/volunteer
Sightseeing
Everyday there is something going on in Galveston. Check out the Absolute Equality Mural and as many museums as you can!
Playa Stewart
401 Seawall BlvdThe Moody family was extremely Influential in Galveston and a tour of their historical mansion is a must when you’re visiting
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Mansión Moody
2618 Broadway Avenue JThe Moody family was extremely Influential in Galveston and a tour of their historical mansion is a must when you’re visiting
Nia culture center
2217 The StrandThe art and a tour guided by a memory keeper is a must!
See the history of Juneteenth beautifully captured in the Absolute Equality Mural. The building the mural is on also houses the Nia Cultural Center and Juneteenth Legacy Project.
Absolute Equality Mural
2201 The StrandSee the history of Juneteenth beautifully captured in the Absolute Equality Mural. The building the mural is on also houses the Nia Cultural Center and Juneteenth Legacy Project.
Interesting exhibits, in the old orphanage.
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The Bryan Museum
1315 21st StInteresting exhibits, in the old orphanage.
Consejos para la ciudad
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The Galveston Island Tree Sculpture Tour
This is a self-guided tour of Tree Sculptures throughout the Historic East End of Galveston Island.
visitgalvestondotcom/blog/take-a-self-guided-tree-sculpture-tour/
You will have to put the dot back in the address above as we weren't allowed to put the link :)
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If you love podcast / history / Audio Tours
Check out Galveston Unscripted IG and website for free podcast of Galveston Rich History and landmark specific audio tours
galvestonunscripted . com