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More than 30 miles of beaches plus a wealth of cultural and historic institutions make this island a Gulf of Mexico vacation hot spot. If you go, don't forget your walking shoes: With 14 museums and 20 art galleries, plus several historic homes and mansions, there's a lot of ground to cover. Armchair pilots will love the Lone Star Flight Museum and those with more of a nautical interest can check out the Texas Seaport Museum. Families will enjoy the many child-friendly attractions, including... more » More than 30 miles of beaches plus a wealth of cultural and historic institutions make this island a Gulf of Mexico vacation hot spot. If you go, don't forget your walking shoes: With 14 museums and 20 art galleries, plus several historic homes and mansions, there's a lot of ground to cover. Armchair pilots will love the Lone Star Flight Museum and those with more of a nautical interest can check out the Texas Seaport Museum. Families will enjoy the many child-friendly attractions, including Moody Gardens, with its replica of a tropical rain forest. It's easy to get caught up in all the activities, but don't forget to spend some downtime in the sun and on the beach. « less
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Nov
68°F 20°C
57°F 13°C
4 in 9 cm
Dec
61°F 16°C
48°F 8°C
3 in 9 cm
Jan
59°F 15°C
47°F 8°C
3 in 8 cm
Feb
61°F 16°C
50°F 10°C
2 in 6 cm
Mar
66°F 18°C
55°F 12°C
2 in 6 cm
Apr
73°F 22°C
63°F 17°C
2 in 4 cm
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Sunflower Bakery and Cafe

Nov 21, 2009

Have been in Galveston since 7 years and am a faculty at UTMB. This is the first time I have felt racism in America and that too at Sunflower bakery. Had been there with a friend of different color...more

Olympia The Grill at Pier 21

3 of 5 stars
Suburb of Houston
Nov 20, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This place has incredible visual appeal - high ceilings, large window, huge patio overlooking the wharf in Galveston - did I just see a dolphin in the water? We loved relaxing on the patio after a...more

Los Patrones Fresh Mexican CSN

2 of 5 stars
Galveston, Texas
Nov 20, 2009

According to the previous reviews the lunch/dinner items seem to be pretty good. I'll give them the "benefit of the doubt". As far as their breakfast items are concerned -- don't bother. I ordered...more

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