Guidebook for Galveston
Entertainment & Activities
All of our guests receive 30% discount on rentals. Just tell them you're staying at Mike and Ruth's place.
Сади Муді
1 Hope BlvdMagic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdMiniature golf
Galveston PREMIERE 11 West Beach
8902 Seawall BlvdVery nice and not crowded
Galveston Go Kart & Fun Center
9402 Seawall BlvdGalveston Community Pool At Lasker Park
2016 43rd StBrand new pool built in 2017
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdWater park
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdMoody Gardens Golf Course
1700 Sydnor LnPublic golf course
Electric Bike, Surrey, Traditional Bikes, and Surf Board rental. All of our guests receive 30% discount. Just tell them you are staying at Mike and Ruth's place.
Elite Surf&Bike Rentals
4120 Seawall BlvdElectric Bike, Surrey, Traditional Bikes, and Surf Board rental. All of our guests receive 30% discount. Just tell them you are staying at Mike and Ruth's place.
Parks & Nature
Camping, fishing (no license required), kayaking, hiking, bird watching
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Штатний парк острова Галвестон
14901 FM3005Camping, fishing (no license required), kayaking, hiking, bird watching
East Beach
Seawall BlvdThe only beach that allows alcohol.
Great for families. Restrooms, showers, snack bar, playground. Park on the beach.
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Stewart Beach
401 Seawall BlvdGreat for families. Restrooms, showers, snack bar, playground. Park on the beach.
Fish on the bay, picnic tables, grills, free parking for trucks and trailors
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Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park
1600 61st StFish on the bay, picnic tables, grills, free parking for trucks and trailors
Seawolf Park
100 Seawolf Park BoulevardOld navy ships. Great trip for the family
Take the ferry to Bolivar Island and its a short trip to Crystal Beach. Alcohol allowed. Free admission
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Crystal Beach
Take the ferry to Bolivar Island and its a short trip to Crystal Beach. Alcohol allowed. Free admission
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
6702 Seawall BlvdArlan's Market
513 Market StHidden gem. Tourists don't know about this store.
Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdStarbucks inside
Target
6128 Broadway StFood Scene
Starbucks
102 Kempner Stdrive thru
The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdGreat hamburgers with a water view.
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OGreat casual atmosphere
Great food, especially breakfast. Also fabulous baked goods.
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StGreat food, especially breakfast. Also fabulous baked goods.
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StGreat coffee house!
Lunch and old fashioned sodas in oldest drug store in Texas
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Star Drug Store
510 23rd StLunch and old fashioned sodas in oldest drug store in Texas
Watch old fashioned taffy pulling. Amazing fudge and other candies
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StWatch old fashioned taffy pulling. Amazing fudge and other candies
Great breakfast and lunch. Also dessert you won't believe.
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Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LGreat breakfast and lunch. Also dessert you won't believe.
Fun, quirky place with amazing sandwiches and soups! Be sure and get the onion rings. Open for lunch
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Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StFun, quirky place with amazing sandwiches and soups! Be sure and get the onion rings. Open for lunch
Oldest Mexican restaurant in Galveston. Great food!
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The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StOldest Mexican restaurant in Galveston. Great food!
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardVoted best seafood in Texas!
Amazing breakfast, but everything else is great too. Get there early for breakfast to avoid the line.
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall BoulevardAmazing breakfast, but everything else is great too. Get there early for breakfast to avoid the line.
Same food as Gaido's except casual atmosphere. Shorts welcome. Eat poolside while the kids swim. ($20 fee for swimming)
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Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar
3802 Seawall BlvdSame food as Gaido's except casual atmosphere. Shorts welcome. Eat poolside while the kids swim. ($20 fee for swimming)
The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall BlvdCajun food
Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice StBest ice cream on the island!
Our favorite burgers on the island. If the owner is there he can share ghost stories of the area
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Hubcap Grill
800 Bradford AveOur favorite burgers on the island. If the owner is there he can share ghost stories of the area
Great for a special night out. Dress code
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StGreat for a special night out. Dress code
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
2501 Seawall BlvdFish Tales
2502 Seawall BlvdGreat seafood!
Entertainment on weekends. Watch the ships and barges travel in the ship channel. On Bolivar Island
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Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
1295 N Stingaree DrEntertainment on weekends. Watch the ships and barges travel in the ship channel. On Bolivar Island
Arts & Culture
Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StCheck online for upcoming shows
Great example of architecture and type of houses built at the turn of the 20th century
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Меншина Муді
2618 Broadway Avenue JGreat example of architecture and type of houses built at the turn of the 20th century
The kids will love the train ride on the miniature train.
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Залізничний музей Галвестона
2602 Santa Fe PlThe kids will love the train ride on the miniature train.
Tour the tall ship Elissa from the turn of the 20th century.
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Історичний порт Галвестона - Дім 1877 високий корабель ЕЛІССА
8Tour the tall ship Elissa from the turn of the 20th century.
Ocean Star Offshore бурова вежа та музей
2002 Wharf RdNative American and Texas artifacts. Located in the former orphans home.
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Музей Браяна
1315 21st StNative American and Texas artifacts. Located in the former orphans home.
Many hands on and interactive activities for children
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The Galveston Children's Museum
2618 Broadway Avenue JMany hands on and interactive activities for children
Home tour from the 1850's. Behind the home is the Galveston Visitor's Center where you can pick up coupons for area attractions
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1859 Ashton Villa
2328 Broadway Avenue JHome tour from the 1850's. Behind the home is the Galveston Visitor's Center where you can pick up coupons for area attractions
Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy AveFREE Museum on the 4th floor
Drinks & Nightlife
THE POOP DECK
2928 Seawall BlvdFamily friendly with a free pool for the kids. Food served from the grill.
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Longboard Pool Bar
1702 Seawall BlvdFamily friendly with a free pool for the kids. Food served from the grill.
Tiki Bar
3204 Seawall BlvdShopping
Buy your souvenirs, nautical items, and enjoy the porch over the water.
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Murdochs
2215 Seawall BlvdBuy your souvenirs, nautical items, and enjoy the porch over the water.
Nautical Antique Warehouse
2202 Mechanic StNautical items
Surf Styles
2119 Strand StUnique clothing and beach wear