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Summer Fun 2016

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on
 June 6, 2016

Summer Fun 2016 in Galveston, TX is a virtual treasure trove of potential things to do. There are more things to Summer Fun on a Galveston Ferry Boatdo than you will have time for to be sure. You can stay on our island the entire summer and won’t be able to complete your “I want to do this” list. Don’t feel bad, however, as very few have done everything possible on Galveston Island, even for the BOI (Born on Island) folks. This fact is a testament to the nearly endless supply of things to do on a Summer Fun Vacation in Galveston.

Summer Fun Activities in Galveston (Just a Few);

  1. Beach Activities?are the obvious first thing on our list. Our many beaches running the entire southern edge of our 31 mile long island provides everything you would expect from a beach.
  2. Fishing is available from our Fishing Piers, Surf Fishing, Your Boat, Rental Boat, Guided & Charter Fishing Trips, and along the entire shore of the island.
  3. Golfing is available from both of our Championship Golf Courses. (Moody Gardens & Galveston Country Club)
  4. Schlitterbahn Water Park is a terrific water extravaganza to entertain the entire family. They really have something for every age group.
  5. Strand Area is uniquely Galveston and full of Restaurants, Bars, Shopping, and other fun things to do. If you don’t go here you have missed Galveston.
  6. Victorian Homes are plentiful on our island, and tours are available for many, both outside and in.
  7. Museums are also available to get in a little culture. The kids will adore the Railroad Museum. Mom & Dad will like it as well!
  8. Seawall Blvd. runs along the Gulf of Mexico from the far East End to about 100th St. Many walk, run, jog, bike, skateboard, & stroll along it to enjoy a fabulous day on the Coast.
  9. Ferry Boats take passengers from Galveston’s East End to Bolivar Peninsula for FREE. Your car also goes for FREE. The ride takes about twenty minutes each way. Get out and watch for dolphins following you. It is wonderful and the kids will never forget the dolphins. Neither will you! Oh yeah, remember it’s FREE. Summer Fun 2016 in Galveston will be a memory maker.

I could go on and on about all the things to do for summer fun in Galveston. Here’s your last tip. Explore and see what you find on your own. What we mentioned here is just scratching the service. Write us and tell us what you liked about your summer fun in Galveston. We would love to know. And if you need a great place to stay give us a call. If we are full we’ll make a recommendation for your needs!

Categories : Blog, Things To Do
Tags : Beach Activities, Dolphins, Ferry Boats, Fishing, Galveston Island, Galveston Texas, Galveston Tropical Condos, Golfing, Museums, Restaurants, Seawall, Texas, The Strand, Things to do, TX, Victorian Homes, Water Park
May 2016 Galveston Image

May 2016 Fun Things!

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on
 April 2, 2016

May 2016 in Galveston clearly has fun things to do. May is a terrific time of year on the Texas Coast. Nature is in full bloom May 2016 Galveston Imageand so is the Fishing. Speckled Trout usually run wild all over the waterways on and around our tropical island. The beaches will be full of swimmers and sun bathers. The fishing piers will be full of anxious fishermen. Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn will be filled with fun loving visitors. All things said ” May 2016 is a perfect time to enjoy Galveston, TX.”

May 2016;

Red Cat Jazz Festival returns to Galveston May 5-8, 2016. Moody Gardens will host this “Jazzy Event”. This years theme is “It’s Island Time! Discovering New Territories”. Music will be plentiful with some of the greatest musicians in the world. The Red Cat Jazz Festival?will feature this year a spectacular line up to include; Michael Philips, Kermit Ruffins, & Jonathan Butler. Big names like Lala Wilson, Jessy J. Theresa Grayson, & Mindi Abair will also perform. And that isn’t all, there are many more. Come listen and enjoy music like it was meant to hear. Contact Moody Gardens for ticket information.

Galveston Island Beach Revue?is back May 20-21, 2016. With the historic backdrop of The Galvez Hotel & Spa and Galveston’s Seawall a Vintage Swimsuit Contest returns for the 8th time. The event is Family Fun and Family Friendly. Galveston Island Beach Revue?has become Galveston’s Official Event for the “Kick-Off” to Summer. Locals and Visitors fill the beach, seawall, and The Galvez Hotel & Spa area to view a “World Class Vintage Swimsuit Contest”. As you can imagine you will also be able to view some of the most beautiful women in the World.

Plenty of food and refreshments will be available during both exciting events. Come early and stay late so you don’t miss a moment of these two fabulous outings. Both are Family Friendly and both are a blast! See you there!

Categories : Blog, Things To Do
Tags : Beach, Condos, Fun Things, galveston, Galveston Condos, Galveston Island Beach Revue, Galvez Hotel & Spa, May 2016, Moody Gardens, Music, Red Cat Jazz Festival, Seawall, Swimsuit Contest

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