Philip and Marsha's Guidebook for Galveston

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Philip and Marsha's Guidebook for Galveston

Food Scene

The view is amazing!
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Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall Blvd
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The view is amazing!
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Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue O
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Huli Huli Hut
312 19th St
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Classy, delicious italian food with an amazing view
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Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall Blvd
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Classy, delicious italian food with an amazing view
Lunch Buffet during the week
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Mario's Ristorante
2202 61st St
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Lunch Buffet during the week
Shrimp Poboy, greek salad, Greek burger
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Cajun Greek
2226 61st St
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Shrimp Poboy, greek salad, Greek burger
Great Cajun food
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Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice St
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Great Cajun food
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BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2
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Hidden Gem
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Sapori
7611 Stewart Rd
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Hidden Gem
Steak with a view
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Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway St
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Steak with a view
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Fish Tales
2502 Seawall Blvd
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall Boulevard
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The Spot
3204 Seawall Blvd
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A Galveston instituiton
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Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall Boulevard
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A Galveston instituiton
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice St
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Eatcetera
408 25th St
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Porch Cafe
1625 E Beach Dr
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Jimmy John's
6302 Seawall Blvd
Pizza Hut
4908C Seawall Blvd
This is my favorite Hole in the Wall, but I hope not too many people discover it...
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Sonny's Place
1206 19th St
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This is my favorite Hole in the Wall, but I hope not too many people discover it...
This is our favorite barbecue place on the island! Try the Turkey Cliffhanger sandwich on jalapeno cheese bread.
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Queen's Bar-B-Que
3428 Ave S
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This is our favorite barbecue place on the island! Try the Turkey Cliffhanger sandwich on jalapeno cheese bread.
They have a great view to go along with great Cajun style seafood!
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The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall Blvd
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They have a great view to go along with great Cajun style seafood!
Donuts melt in your mouth and the koloche‘s are to die for!
Home Cut Donuts
6807 Stewart Rd
Donuts melt in your mouth and the koloche‘s are to die for!
All the ice cream is made here on site and it is delicious!
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Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice St
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All the ice cream is made here on site and it is delicious!
Historic ice cream parlor and so much more! Be sure to visit while the taffy machine is working.
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand St
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Historic ice cream parlor and so much more! Be sure to visit while the taffy machine is working.
A beautiful place to eat and drink for a romantic evening.
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Hearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand St
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A beautiful place to eat and drink for a romantic evening.
Great fried seafood. Shrimp Poboy is large, fried okra is great.
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Black Pearl Oyster Bar
327 23rd St
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Great fried seafood. Shrimp Poboy is large, fried okra is great.
Huge breakfast burritos at a great price. Trust me you only need one for a meal. If we are feeling ambitious, we walk to it so we can burn calories.
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Bambú
1220 23rd St
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Huge breakfast burritos at a great price. Trust me you only need one for a meal. If we are feeling ambitious, we walk to it so we can burn calories.
Very popular and busy due to the giant burritos.
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Bronco Burritos
4917 Broadway Avenue J
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Very popular and busy due to the giant burritos.
Great donuts and Kolaches
Shipley Do-Nuts
5401 Broadway Avenue J
Great donuts and Kolaches
Great BBQ at great prices. The sliced brisket, sausage, red beans and rice and the spicy rice are my favorites.
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Leon's World Finest Bar-B-Que
5427 Broadway Avenue J
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Great BBQ at great prices. The sliced brisket, sausage, red beans and rice and the spicy rice are my favorites.
Eclectic atmosphere and adventurous food choices.
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Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market St
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Eclectic atmosphere and adventurous food choices.
For authentic gumbo, red beans and rice, and muffulettas you need look no further.
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Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market St
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For authentic gumbo, red beans and rice, and muffulettas you need look no further.
Great Pizza, great location, fun to watch the cooks throw the dough in the air!
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Mama Teresa's Flying Pizza
416 21st St
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Great Pizza, great location, fun to watch the cooks throw the dough in the air!
Great place for Tex Mex, Margaritas, and people watching.
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Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
2101 Postoffice St
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Great place for Tex Mex, Margaritas, and people watching.
Yum
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Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue L
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Yum
Busy at times so be prepared to wait.
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Mosquito Cafe
628 14th St
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Busy at times so be prepared to wait.
Popular place for breakfast.
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th St
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Popular place for breakfast.
Many ways to eat a bagel
Galveston Bagel Company
Many ways to eat a bagel

Drinks & Nightlife

They serve decent food until the evening when they usually have live bands in the summer.
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Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand St
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They serve decent food until the evening when they usually have live bands in the summer.
Rooftop bar
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The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row St
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Rooftop bar
Good food
Red White And Brew House
1919 The Strand
Good food
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Woody's Bar
11149 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd
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Relaxing classic Irish pub. Try the white pizza for a late night craving.
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Murphy's Pub
213-215 22nd St
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Relaxing classic Irish pub. Try the white pizza for a late night craving.

Sightseeing

Historic buildings, shopping and people watching.
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Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership
502 20th St
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Historic buildings, shopping and people watching.
Working tall ship moored at the harbor
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Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
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Working tall ship moored at the harbor
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Bisschoppelijk Paleis
1402 Broadway Avenue J
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Galveston Duck Tour
2415 Seawall Blvd
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Its Free! and fun.
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Ferry Terminal To Port Bolivar
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Its Free! and fun.
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Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue J
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Parks & Nature

There are many birding sites all around the Galveston bay area.
Dos Vacas Muertas Bird Sanctuary
Seabird Drive
There are many birding sites all around the Galveston bay area.
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Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005
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Paid parking area adjacent to the beach helps to cover the expense of maintaining the park and bathrooms.
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Beach Pocket Park
11102 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd
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Paid parking area adjacent to the beach helps to cover the expense of maintaining the park and bathrooms.

Entertainment & Activities

Many Broadway style shows are featured.
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Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice St
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Many Broadway style shows are featured.
Stay at our Condo for a few days before or after your cruise and enhance your vacation!
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Cruise Terminal 1 van de haven van Galveston
2502 Harborside Dr
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Stay at our Condo for a few days before or after your cruise and enhance your vacation!
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Moody Gardens Golf Course
1700 Sydnor Ln
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Tin Cup's Caddy Shack
9020 Stewart Rd
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Magic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall Blvd
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Galveston Fishing Pier
9001 Seawall Blvd
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East Beach
Seawall Blvd
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Wade fishers love the pass, but be careful because the undertow is very strong.
San Luis Pass
Wade fishers love the pass, but be careful because the undertow is very strong.
Rainforest and Aquarium pyramids, MG3D Theater with the world's first Giant Screen 6P Laser Projector on the largest screen in Texas, the Ropes Course and Zip Line, Speed Exhibition and Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Golf, a spa afternoon, Palm Beach etc.
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Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd
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Rainforest and Aquarium pyramids, MG3D Theater with the world's first Giant Screen 6P Laser Projector on the largest screen in Texas, the Ropes Course and Zip Line, Speed Exhibition and Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Golf, a spa afternoon, Palm Beach etc.
According to my guests that have used this service they had a great time. They were able to catch the limit of fish and highly recommended the Galveston Party Boats.
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Galveston Party Boats
1700 Harborside Dr
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According to my guests that have used this service they had a great time. They were able to catch the limit of fish and highly recommended the Galveston Party Boats.
The gym is free for locals and guests.
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McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park
2222 28th St
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The gym is free for locals and guests.

Getting Around

There is a bus stop at 89th and Seawall as well as 89th and Stewart. The Island Transit Map is located at http://www.cityofgalveston.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2996
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Island Transit
3115 Market St
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There is a bus stop at 89th and Seawall as well as 89th and Stewart. The Island Transit Map is located at http://www.cityofgalveston.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2996
Galveston Transit Terminal
Coastal Cruizers Custom Carts
3528 Broadway Avenue J
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Jungle Surf Rentals
1020 Seawall Blvd
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Island Bicycle Company
1808 Seawall Blvd
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Electric Bikes
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Zipp E Bikes
2311 Mechanic St
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Electric Bikes

Arts & Culture

Museum focused on Southwestern United States art and historic artifacts. Admission prices are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and students with valid ID, $4 for children (6-12) and free for children under 6.
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The Bryan Museum
1315 21st St
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Museum focused on Southwestern United States art and historic artifacts. Admission prices are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and students with valid ID, $4 for children (6-12) and free for children under 6.
Ages 2-6, General admission is $7 at time of this writing. Combo ticket available with Moody Mansion.
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The Galveston Children's Museum
2618 Broadway Avenue J
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Ages 2-6, General admission is $7 at time of this writing. Combo ticket available with Moody Mansion.
Because everyone loves trains! You can actually walk inside some of the old train cars.
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Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe Pl
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Because everyone loves trains! You can actually walk inside some of the old train cars.
Museum about lives of pirates. At time of this writing, admission is $10 for adults, $6.75 for children (5-13) and free for children under 5. There is also a combo ticket available for Haunted Mayfield Manor.
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Pirates and Ghosts
2313 Harborside Dr
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Museum about lives of pirates. At time of this writing, admission is $10 for adults, $6.75 for children (5-13) and free for children under 5. There is also a combo ticket available for Haunted Mayfield Manor.
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Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
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Many interesting facts about offshore platforms. For the more technical among us.
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Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
2002 Wharf Rd
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Many interesting facts about offshore platforms. For the more technical among us.