Galveston & The Strand Today:
Today, Galveston has become a top attraction for shoppers, Houston
day-trippers, and vacationers from around the globe. And it's no wonder--Galveston
has 32 miles of beaches, top restaurants, hotels & resorts, and attractions like
Moody Gardens and the National Historic Strand District. In addition, the island
has deep cultural and historical roots shown in its museums, opera house, historic
homes, old victorian architecture, and more.
The Strand District, in downtown Galveston, has transformed itself into the "Social and
Shopping Center of the Island." For shoppers, this 36-block
historic district holds everything one could desire: clothing, factory outlets, souvenirs, art galleries,
antique galleries, and excellent restaurants.
The Strand's daily
attractions include: The Galveston County Museum, the Railroad Museum, Victorian
architecture from the 1800s, horse & carriage
rides through town, historical markers, excellent shopping, an old fashioned
trolley for transportation, and even a giant chess set in Saengerfest Park.
On the outer edges of The Strand is the Post Office district, known for
its antique and art galleries, and Pier 21 with daily showings of a movie
of The Great Storm of 1900, excellent restaurants,
the OffShore Drilling Rig and
Museum, and the Texas Seaport Museum with tall ship Elissa. Finally, The Strand
also hosts a variety of yearly events like the wildly popular Mardi Gras celebration,
and the Dickens on The Strand festival, celebrating Galveston's Victorian heritage.
For more information about the history of Galveston, visit the Galveston Historical
Foundation's website at: www.galvestonhistory.org
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