Galveston

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Galveston is in Galveston county, on the Texas Gulf Coast. Many Houstonians have beach houses in Galveston or elsewhere in Galveston county. Houstonians sometimes relocate to beach houses during the summer or simply drive to Galveston to enjoy the local beach.

Although Galveston is a port city for the Houston Metropolitan Area, it has largely been overshadowed by the city of Houston. Still, Galveston remains a port of entry and a destination for almost all the cruise ships with ports of call in Texas.

	galveston (texas) Travel Guide : 1 Understand 2 Get in 2.1 By plane 2.2 By car 2.3 By Bus 2.4 By Boat 2.5 By Train 3 Get around 4 See 5 Do 6 Learn 7 Work 8 Buy 9 Eat 9.1 Budget 9.2 Mid-range 9.3 Splurge 10 Drink 11 Sleep 11.1 Budget 11.2 Mid-range 11.3 Splurge 11.4 RV Parks and Campgrounds 11.5 Extended Stay 12 Contact 13 Stay safe 14 Cope 15 Get out 15.1 Cruise Ships 16 External links

Understand

• Climate - Semi-tropical; averaging 57° F in the winter months and 81° F in the summer months.
• Population - 57,247

Get in

By plane

• Scholes International Airport (GLS) - This airport is the only airport in Galveston, though no scheduled flights leave out of this airport. Chartered flights are available out of this airport and can be booked to many domestic and international locations. Scheduled flights are available out of both Hobby (HOU) and Bush (IAH)
• William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
• George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

By car

• I-45 South is the easiest route from Houston to Galveston Island. The freeway becomes Broadway St. on the island.

By Bus

• Coach USA (affiliated with Greyhound Bus Lines) buses run regularly to Galveston through Houston.

By Boat

• Bolivar Peninsula - Galveston Island Ferry is a free service that regularly runs between the island and Port Bolivar - located on mainland east of Galveston. For travel between Galveston and New Orleans, the ferry can save 30-40 minutes by avoiding Houston.

By Train

• Amtrak provides a bus from Galveston to Longview, also the Sunset Limited has a major stop in Houston.

Get around

The island is small enough that walking can take you most places, although it is not recommended in all neighborhoods, particularly outside the historic district, the Strand, and the Harborside district.

Metered street parking is available throughout the city, so bring change. The city operates a replica streetcar service, which operates in the historic district and parts of Seawall Blvd. Pedal cars are also available to rent from various vendors for use along the Seawall and the Strand.

See

• Moody Gardens (http://www.moodygardens.com/)
• Galveston Island Railroad Museum (http://www.tamug.tamu.edu/rrmuseum/)
• Strand National Historic Landmark District
• Haak Vineyards and Winery (http://www.haakwine.com)
• Lone Star Flight Museum (http://www.lsfm.org/)
• Texas Seaport Museum (http://www.tsm-elissa.org/) is also home to several historic ships, including the 1877 tall ship Elissa.
• Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum (http://www.oceanstaroec.com/), which is housed in a retired oil platform.
• Seawolf Park the home of USS Cavalla and USS Stewart are berthed on Pelican Island.

Do

Learn

Work

Buy

Eat

Budget

Mid-range

• La Estacion, The best Mexican food you'll ever have
• Fishermans Wharf - Harborside at Pier 22 - 409.765.5708
• Fishtales - 2502 Seawall Boulevard - 409.762.8545
• Fuddruckers - 111 23rd Street - 409.765.8000
• Joe's Crab Shack - 3502 Seawall Boulevard - 409.474.2741
• Landry's Oyster Bar - 2100 Harborside Drive on Pier 21 - 409.762.4747
• Mosquito Cafe - 628 14th Street - 409.763.1010
• Original Mexican Cafe - 1401 Market Street - 409.762.6001
• Olympia Grill - Greek cuisine - 4908 Seawall Blvd - 409.766.1222
• The Phoenix Bakery & Coffee Shop - 2228 Mechanic Street - 409.763.4611
• Rudy & PACO Restaurant - quality Italian food - 2028 Post Office Street - 409.762.3696
• Yagas Tropical Cafe Club - American food - 2314 Strand Street - 409.762.6676
• Caseys Seafood Restaurant - 3828 Seawall Boulevard- 409.762.9625
• Gaidos Seafood Restaurant - 3800 Seawall Boulevard - 409.762.9625
• La Estacion - arguably one of the best Mexican restaurants in town, serves breakfast and lunch only - 2428 Ball Street - 409.762.4262
• Salsas Mexican & Seafood Restaurant - 4604 Seawall Blvd - 409.621.2011
• The Captain's Table Located on the West side of the island, between Pirate's Beach and Jamaca Beach

Splurge

• The Balinese Room - located in an old prohibition-era casino over the water - 2101 Seawall Boulevard - 409.621.5155
• Harborside Grill - 101 22nd Street - 409.762.3000
• The Rainforest Cafe - 5300 Seawall - 409.744.6000
• Saltgrass Steak House - 1502 Seawall - 409.762.4261
• Saltwater Grill - fresh, original seafood dishes - 2017 Postoffice - 409.762.3474
• Sky Bar - Sushi Bar & Grill - 2107 Postoffice - 409.621.4759
• Willie G's - seafood - 2100 Water St. at Pier 21 - 409.762.3030
• The Ocean Grill - seafood, exciting over-the-water dining experience along the seawall

Drink

• 3rd Coast Bar - 9th and Seawall Blvd. - 409.765.6911
• 21 - 2102 Postoffice - 409.762.2101
• Balinese Room - 2107 Seawall - 409.762.9696
• Garza's Kon Tiki - 315 Tremont - 409.765.5805
• JuJu Hangout & Bar - 2408 Strand - 409.765.9300
• O'Malley's Stage Door Pub - 2022 Postoffice St. - 409.763.1731
• The Press Box - 2401 Postoffice - 409.765.5958
• Sky Bar - 2107 Postoffice - 409.621.4759
• Yaga's Cafe and Bar - 2314 Strand - 409.762.6676

Sleep

Budget

• Beachcomber Inn
• Best Value Inn & Suites
• Mariner Inn
• Gaido's Seaside Inn
• Ramada Limited Galveston

Mid-range

• Best Western
• Commodore on the Beach
• Flagship Over the Water
• Moody Gardens Hotel (http://www.moodygardenshotel.com/)

Splurge

• The Tremont House
• The Hotel Galvez
• The Victorian Condo Hotel
• San Luis Resort
• Seascape

RV Parks and Campgrounds

• Bayou Shores RV Park - 6310 Heards Lane - 888.744.2837
• Dellanera RV Park - 10901 San Luis Pass Rd - 409.797.5102 or Toll-Free 888.425.4753 Ext. 102
• Galveston Island RV Park - 2323 Skymaster - 409.744.5464
• Galveston Island State Park - 14901 FM 3005 - 409.737.1222 (Also See Texas State Parks)

Extended Stay

• Italian Villas
• Maravilla Resort Condominiums
• The Seasons

Contact

Stay safe

Like any other tourist city, it is safe, but petty crime does happen. Use common sense, locking your car is a must. Serious crimes rarely happens in tourist areas.

Cope

Get out

• Houston
• Jamaica Beach
• Surfside
• San Antonio

Cruise Ships

• Carnival Elation

External links

• Galveston Convention & Visitors Bureau - http://www.galveston.com
• City of Galveston - http://www.cityofgalveston.org
• Galveston Weather, Provided By Weather Underground - http://www.wunderground.com/US/TX/Galveston.html
• Rosenberg Library - http://www.rosenberg-library.org
• Grand 1894 Opera House - http://www.thegrand.com

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