Guidebook for Galveston
Food Scene
They have THE BEST PIZZA on the island.
Get there before 6pm or be ready to wait for a table.
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Mama Teresa's Flying Pizza
416 21st StThey have THE BEST PIZZA on the island.
Get there before 6pm or be ready to wait for a table.
They have THE BEST Italian food on the island except for pizza. Pina, the chef/owner is from Sicily and makes everything fresh.
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Trattoria La Vigna
412 20th StThey have THE BEST Italian food on the island except for pizza. Pina, the chef/owner is from Sicily and makes everything fresh.
They have a sampler platter that will knock your socks off and won't break the bank. Split a salad and Volcano cake. Each have a cocktail and you're out for under $100 easy.
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Saltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice StThey have a sampler platter that will knock your socks off and won't break the bank. Split a salad and Volcano cake. Each have a cocktail and you're out for under $100 easy.
It's away from the Seawall and the crowds. Get a good burger fries and a cold beer.
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Press Box
2401 Postoffice StIt's away from the Seawall and the crowds. Get a good burger fries and a cold beer.
It's close. Burgers, Po-boys, Ice Cream. They have 4 bars there as well so it can get loud and crowded. Live Music sometimes.
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The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdIt's close. Burgers, Po-boys, Ice Cream. They have 4 bars there as well so it can get loud and crowded. Live Music sometimes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very unassuming from the street. Clean lines inside. Chat up one of the mixologists and let him guide you to a perfect cocktail. Great prices. They don't advertise because they don't need to.
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Daiquiri Time Out
2701 Market StVery unassuming from the street. Clean lines inside. Chat up one of the mixologists and let him guide you to a perfect cocktail. Great prices. They don't advertise because they don't need to.
They have wonderful craft beers, bleachers to watch the sunset and a play are for kiddos.
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Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart RdThey have wonderful craft beers, bleachers to watch the sunset and a play are for kiddos.
In the summer, they have a wonderful 3 piece jazz trio in the hotel lobby and the cocktails are great.
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The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StIn the summer, they have a wonderful 3 piece jazz trio in the hotel lobby and the cocktails are great.
They are close and have great fish tacos and messy nachos.
Loud at night. A great place to people watch.
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Float Pool & Patio Bar
2828 Seawall BoulevardThey are close and have great fish tacos and messy nachos.
Loud at night. A great place to people watch.
Lots of different craft brews on tap. You can crawl home if you need to.
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Beerfoot Beach Bar
2816 Avenue R 1/2Lots of different craft brews on tap. You can crawl home if you need to.
Sightseeing
It's FREE. Drive to the landing, park and walk on. Do not get in line to drive onto the ferry. Ride the ferry over to Bolivar and back. Take some bread or popcorn for the seagulls. See the dolphins as they come along side to say hello.
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Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
Galveston - Bolivar FerryIt's FREE. Drive to the landing, park and walk on. Do not get in line to drive onto the ferry. Ride the ferry over to Bolivar and back. Take some bread or popcorn for the seagulls. See the dolphins as they come along side to say hello.
I-Palace ye-Bishop
1402 Broadway Avenue JYou gotta see it to believe it.
Essentials
Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdWalmart Supercenter
6702 Seawall BlvdSpec's
2711 61st StAll your adult beverage needs.
Entertainment & Activities
Galveston PREMIERE 11 West Beach
8902 Seawall BlvdIt is close and has rides, arcades and more. Go early, then take a break during the heat of the day, then go back in the evening.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdIt is close and has rides, arcades and more. Go early, then take a break during the heat of the day, then go back in the evening.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5919 Broadway Avenue JArts & Culture
Lots of little galleries, shops, restaurants between 23rd and 19th.
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Postoffice Street
Postoffice StreetLots of little galleries, shops, restaurants between 23rd and 19th.
Learn about the 1900 hurricane that almost wiped Galveston off the map.
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Pier 21
Pier 21Learn about the 1900 hurricane that almost wiped Galveston off the map.