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You'll find a delightful blend of the new and old: trendy restaurants, galleries, boutiques and night spots as well as the beguiling Victorian-era homes that line the leafy avenues stretching outward from downtown. And new high-end resort developments are finding their way to the Island’s beautiful beaches.
While other places work hard to create an historic ambience, visitors can revel in the real thing on Galveston Island. The downtown area offers incredible opportunities to immerse yourself in the city’s colorful past. With more than 550 designated historical landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places, Galveston is a huge, irresistible smorgasbord for history, arts and architecture buffs. Savor it all with a tour through one of the beautifully-restored historic antebellum mansions on The Strand. Stroll the trendy Post Office Arts District or visit the circa-1877 Tall Ship ELISSA at Pier 21 on the water.
Of course, no visit to Galveston Island would be complete without a visit to several area attractions, including Moody Gardens — a fantastic entertainment complex with its 3 pyramids that house a rainforest, an aquarium and a discovery center. Galveston is now also the home of Schlitterbahn, one of the nations largest waterparks.
