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Galveston

Galveston, Texas
The city of Galveston is on Galveston Island, a barrier island south of Houston that averages just two miles in width, but offers 32 miles of beaches.

Galveston is known for more than its great beaches, however. There's also the great weather, averaging 81 degrees in summer and 57 degrees in winter. And Galveston Island is one of the best birding spots in the U.S.

The island and city have some great history. There are three National Historic Landmarks on the island, the city boasts more than 1,500 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Moody Gardens is one of the top tourist attractions in the Greater Houston Area.

More Galveston Info
• Overview of Galveston Island attractions
• Beaches of Galveston Island
• Birding on Galveston Island
• Galveston's Mardi Gras
• History of Galveston

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Getting to Galveston

Galveston Island sits in the Gulf of Mexico, 50 miles south of Houston, separated from the mainland by Galveston Bay. Interstate 45 is the road to the island, and ferry traffic is also available. The two Houston Airports - George Bush International and Hobby - are the options for people flying into the region.

View a map of Galveston Island (page will open in a new window).

(Photo above shows Galveston Harbor in twilight and appears courtesy of the Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau.)

Galveston Links

• Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
• City of Galveston
• Galveston Island State Park
 
 

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