The fall season brings what many consider to be the best weather of the year on Galveston Island, and with great weather comes outdoor events and festivals! For the next few months, the island’s calendar will be filled with activities […]
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Galveston Island Kicks off Tourism Season with New Amenities, Upgraded Attractions
Memorial Day Weekend Signals Start of Summer Season As thousands of visitors flock to Galveston this Memorial Day weekend, the island’s tourism industry will celebrate the kickoff of what is expected to be a successful summer vacation season. The resurgence […]
5 Reasons to Visit Galveston Island This Summer
New Attractions, Festivals and More to Boost Your Next Visit to the Beach In the Texas summer, the heat is grounds enough to head south and hit the beach in Galveston. But this year, this popular pastime will come with […]
Experience Mardi Gras in Texas – Galveston Island Style!
3rd Largest Mardi Gras Celebration in U.S. Offers Beachfront Revelry on the Texas Coast If you’re looking for a unique Mardi Gras experience in 2023, hit the beach and the historic downtown of Galveston Island! Mardi Gras! Galveston, the third largest […]
Galveston Island to Host Drone Shows, Beachfront Parade, and Fireworks for July 4th Weekend
GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (June 7, 2022) – Galveston Island is the place to be during the 4th of July. The island will host a parade and drone shows along the Gulf, plus fireworks over Offatts Bayou over the long […]
Head to Galveston This Spring Break for Fun on the Beach, New Attractions
Galveston Beach Parks Open March 12, Attractions Open Daily for Spring Break Spring break is right around the corner which means flocks of Texans will be saying goodbye to winter as they head to the beach. Galveston’s beach parks will […]
The Tremont House Galveston Announces Restoration
The historic property will embrace its past while looking to the future. The Tremont House Galveston has announced it is embarking on renovations set to be complete by Fall 2022 and touching all areas of the property. 135 guestrooms, including 27 suites, […]
Galveston Island Holiday Festivities Kick Off this Week
Galveston Island, the Winter Wonder Island of Texas, offers holiday fun with several events kicking off in the coming weeks. Holiday favorites like POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride begin Thursday, Nov. 18 and Moody Gardens Holiday in the Gardens will begin Saturday, Nov. 20 when Santa […]
Lone Star Rally Returns to Galveston
Country Star Lee Greenwood Among Event’s Performers Visitors to Galveston will soon have a chance to experience the largest four-day biker event in the country as the 2021 Lone Star Rally returns to the island Nov. 4-7. One of the […]
Galveston Island Opens for Business after Hurricane Nicholas
Galveston Island Spared from Major Damage Galveston Island is poised to make a full return to business after withstanding minor effects from Hurricane Nicholas on Sept. 13. After sustaining minor damage, residents and business owners have cleaned up debris, power […]
