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| Galveston, TX 77554 |
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You'll find a
delightful blend of the new and old: trendy restaurants, galleries,
boutiques and night spots as well as the beguiling Victorian-era homes
that line the leafy avenues stretching outward from downtown. And new
high-end resort developments are finding their way to the Island’s
beautiful beaches.
While
other places work hard to create an historic ambience, visitors can
revel in the real thing on Galveston Island. The downtown area offers
incredible opportunities to immerse yourself in the city’s colorful
past. With more than 550 designated historical landmarks on the
National Register of Historic Places, Galveston is a huge, irresistible
smorgasbord for history, arts and architecture buffs. Savor it all with
a tour through one of the beautifully-restored historic antebellum
mansions on The Strand. Stroll the trendy Post Office Arts District or
visit the circa-1877 Tall Ship ELISSA at Pier 21 on the water.
Of
course, no visit to Galveston Island would be complete without a visit
to several area attractions, including Moody Gardens — a fantastic
entertainment complex with its 3 pyramids that house a rainforest, an
aquarium and a discovery center. Galveston is now also the home of
Schlitterbahn, one of the nations largest waterparks.
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