Galveston

Galveston is a city on Galveston Island, off the Texas Gulf Coast. It has largely been overshadowed by the nearby megacity of Houston, but remains a port of entry and a destination for almost all the cruise ships with ports of call in Texas.

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  • I was very disappointed with Galveston, in general; however, take a look at the older parts of the city not destroyed by the hurricane you can find some really nice architecture.  Marcus B.
  • As far as a travel destination, Galveston makes a nice stop for locals, but less so for long-distance travellers. It has become very crowded as of late for a city of its kind. I enjoy visiting there, but it's not what I'd call a top-rated destination. It's about average. Not my favorite beach-front …  David L.
  • Take a carriage ride around the old town to see the best of the historic streets and houses. There are some unique shops in the downtown area. Take a stroll around the old harbour, it's usually full of pelicans taking in the sun on the boat decks - a great photo opportunity.  Andy G.
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Galveston Travel Guide is based on Galveston by Ryan Holliday, connie porter, Eco84, John Malone, Mark Jennings, Inas, Tatatabot, TheListUpdater, iGuide and others. Galveston Travel Guide is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.