Galveston TX Landmarks & Monuments

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AGalveston Island Ferry

Galveston Island Ferry
  • Galveston
    TX
  • +1 409 795 2230
  • Overview For a unique view of Galveston Bay and a fun boat trip, this free ferry service provided by TxDOT is the only way motorists can cross the waterway from Galveston Island to Bolivar Peninsula. Then spend the day at Crystal Beach on the other side.For those who like boats, views of huge freighters c... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Overview Ferry service has been a part of the Texas transportation system since the 19th century when the skiff, The Tarpon, began operating from Galveston Island. Later, two barges plied between Port Bolivar and Galveston. These early operations were commercial ventures and only made the trip ... more on Galveston.com

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BThe Grand 1894 Opera House

The Grand 1894 Opera House
  • 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston Island
    TX
  • +1 409 765 1894
4.5
2+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Everything about this place is so extraordinary. From the moment you walk in and see the steps and the carpet, you can just feel the history. It's very realxing and the second you step off the street you are transformed into a different time period. We sat on the third tier for "Smokey Joes's Caf... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • An icon. A legend. A grand dame. No, not Judy or Liza, though I bet either one of them's played this wonderful ... more on Yelp

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The Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice St. Galveston Island
TX

CBishop's Palace Home

Bishop's Palace Home
  • 1402 Broadway
    Galveston, TX 77550
  • +1 409 762 2475
4.5
3+ reviews, 1 sources
  • We visited Bishop's Palace in December 2004 and it was very enjoyable. If you like to tour old homes, then you would definitely enjoy this. The castle is constructed and furnished with exquisite materials and an attention to detail that you do not see in today's homes. We visited the Moody Mansio... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview The Bishop's Palace is located on the corner of 14th and Broadway across from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Architect Nicholas Clayton designed the mansion for Colonel Walter Gresham and construction began in 1886. In 1923, the then Galveston Diocese obtained the home ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Bishop's Palace Home
1402 Broadway
Galveston, TX 77550

DSunflower Bakery

  • 1527 Church St
    Galveston, TX 77550-4836
  • 4097635500
3.5
28+ reviews, 3 sources
  • This is a lovely cafe/bakery. Just had a great lunch--good food and good service! Tomato-basil soup is best I have ever had. Desert, chocolate pecan pie, was ... more on CitySearch
  • Sunflower makes *THE BEST* Challah (bread) I have found in the entire Houston/Galveston area -- but get there early on Friday, because when its gone ... more on Yelp

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Sunflower Bakery
1527 Church St
Galveston, TX 77550-4836

ELuigi's Ristorante Italiano

  • 2328 Strand St
    Galveston, TX 77550-1548
  • 409-763-6500,
4.5
12+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Our party of 10 (4 adults and children ? ranging from 15 to 27 years old) visited Luigi's hoping for an enjoyable Italian dining experience. Right from the start, this was not a good experience and I certainly don't recommend this restaurant at all. The wait staff and management seem to be out to... more on CitySearch
  • The Strand was quiet for a Friday night, but Luigi's was ready for us. The setting was casual yet classy. We were seated promptly and we had a very attentive waiter (Wes). The bread with garlic olive oil was delicious. The mushroom/celery salad was delicious, but the artichoke hearts had some sti... more on CitySearch

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Luigi's Ristorante Italiano
2328 Strand St
Galveston, TX 77550-1548

F21

  • 2102 Postoffice Street
    Galveston, TX 77550-2024
  • 4097622101
4.5
6+ reviews, 3 sources
  • We reserved a booth for my 30th birthday for 10:30pm. We were told we would have free entry and to just ask for the manager at the door. When we arrived, the doorman said he had not heard of the reservation and told us all to pay. We kindly asked to speak to the manager or owner. He said no and t... more on CitySearch
  • My wife and I saw Club 21's website and "virtual" tour, and based on the positive and upscale description, we thought it would be an ideal place to go on a Saturday night date. She put on a cute cocktail dress and I was proud to have my sweet baby on my arm, even though we had to walk three block... more on TripAdvisor

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2102 Postoffice Street
Galveston, TX 77550-2024

GRosenberg Library

  • 2310 Sealy Ave
    Galveston, TX 77550
  • +1 563 582 1289
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Overview The Galveston and Texas History Center's primary missions are to collect, preserve, organize, and service materials that document the history of Galveston and Texas. Its secondary missions include documenting the community through oral history, conducting public programming ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Overview Rosenberg Library is a public library serving Galveston, Texas is one of the oldest continuously operating libraries in Texas and the U.S. It serves as headquarters of the Galveston County Library System and its librarian also functions as the Galveston County Librarian. The library was the succe... more on En.wikipedia.org

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Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy Ave
Galveston, TX 77550

HBalinese Room

  • 2107 Seawall Blvd
    Galveston, TX 77550
  • +1 409 762 9696
4.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Overview The Balinese Room offers live bands or djs on Friday and Saturday night, and karaoke on Sundays. The venue is open ... more on WorldWeb.com
  • Overview The Balinese Room was a well-known nightclub in Galveston, Texas built on a pier stretching 600 feet from the Galveston Seawall over the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. For decades a dance hall and illegal casino, the Balinese Room was remodeled and reopened in 2001 (minus the gambling). It also op... more on En.wikipedia.org

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Balinese Room
2107 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX 77550

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