Galveston Island is approximately 50 miles Southeast of Houston, Texas’s largest city. The small, romantic island is 32 miles long and two and a half miles wide at its widest point. The island offers 32 miles of relaxing beaches, great restaurants, superb downtown shopping, numerous antique stores and art galleries, super entertainment and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country.
Galveston Island has many different type of attractions. These attractions include historical buildings, Water parks, Art museums, Aircraft and ship museums, The Strand district, as well as the many miles of beaches.
Below is a list of some of Galveston Island's attarctions. Pictures from some of the
Galveston Island sports many events through the year . The events span a multitude of interest from art festivals to sports. From classic cars to vintage airplanes, to historic ships. The largest motorcycle event in Texas is held on the island.
One of the best Galveston events is just before fat Tuesday. People will gather in the streets of Galveston for 12 days to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Galveston Island has been occupied since the early 1500s. The island has been home to native Americans, Spaniards, and pirates as well as businessmen and entrepreneurs.
Galveston island was originally inhabited by members of the Karankawa and Akokisa tribes. The first permanent settlements on the island were constructed around 1816 by the
Close enough to shopping and the Seawall but far enough away for solitude
Beachside Retreat is a two year old home located at 11626 Beachside in the Beachside Village development. The retreat is confidently locate near Beach Pocket Park #2 near 9 mile road, just minutes from Seawall Boulevard.
Just take I-45 onto Galveston Island and take exit 1A. Turn right at 61st Avenue and follow it all the way down to Seawall Boulevard. Turn right onto Seawall Boulevard. Seawall turns into Termini Road, which is also know as San Luis Pass Road and FM 3005...
