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Shelling on the Beach

Written by SFPhotocraft on April 14, 2005

  • I think we all have had that expierence of getting lost and actually finding something more interesting than the thing you were looking for in the first place. This was our expierence on Galveston...
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The Hatchery

MENTAL POLAROIDS

Written by Jose Kevo on July 7, 2004

  • Shame on Me! Coming home from work the day after this plan had hatched, I was still trying to wrap my mind around the extreme spontaneity that had became almost as foreign as my usual travel...
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A Beachfront Wal-Mart

WAL-MART - Can't Leave Home Without It!

Written by Jose Kevo on July 7, 2004

  • If you've grown tired of all the traditional I See Something... roadtrip games, here's a new one to test drive: count the number of Wal Marts you pass for the duration of your trip and...
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Curiosity Shoppe

Shopping

Written by CDub on March 19, 2005

  • The Curiosity Shoppe (fine papers and gifts) is a nice little store that sells things my wife and daughters love to buy. The Curiosity Shoppe has a large collection of items for the house, the...
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Where's the Trolley?

Written by dennistravels on May 12, 2003

  • I love anything that travels on rails so I was looking forward to our trip to Galveston because of the Galveston Island Trolley. According to the guide books I read, the trolley is a recreation of...
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Island History

Written by Stircrazy on August 22, 2000

  • Galveston was named for Bernardo de Galvez, a Spanish colonial governor and general. Galvez sent Jose de Evia to chart the Gulf of Mexico from the Texas Coast to New Orleans, and on July 23,...

Review of Four Seasons on the Gulf

Written by doloresb on April 17, 2005

  • Pots and other "stuff" are just thrown helter-skelter into the cupboard. I told them on the third day that a cup was missing, and since I didn't tell them within 24 hours, I was told...

Shoreline Dentistry

Written by Mrs.Peel on December 3, 2002

  • Shoreline Dentistry is above Wings next to the Holiday Inn on the Seawall. Dr. Blankenship is loved by his patients. EVERYONE thinks he is so gentle and understanding. He does good work...
Festival of Lights Entrance

Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens

Written by dennistravels on May 15, 2003

  • This was recommended by almost everyone we talked to on our first day in town, and I must admit it is well worth a visit. In addition to being able to walk through the Festival of...

Why you never see any boats near Galveston Beaches

Written by Mrs. J on October 20, 2000

  • I've been going to Galveston for many years and have never seen any boats at the beach. I always thought there was some sort of law against it. My father took us out...
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