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Galveston Island. A wonderful vacation island located just an hour south of Houston Texas, an easy travel weekend with a lot of vacation rentals and top notch hotels.
Galveston Island. A wonderful vacation island located just an hour south of Houston Texas, an easy travel weekend with a lot of vacation rentals and top notch hotels.
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Galveston, or Galvez' town, was named after the Spanish military and political leader, Bernardo de Galvez. Galveston's first European settlements on the were built around 1816 . The Port of Galveston was established in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico following its independence from Spain. Galveston became a major U.S. commercial center and one of the largest port, It was for a time, Texas' largest city, known as the "Queen City of the Gulf". The island was devastated by the unexpected Galveston Hurricane of 1900, whose effects included massive flooding and a storm surge which nearly wiped out the town. As you walk and drive around town you will see plaques on buildings that say they survived the storm of 1900... and of course Hurricane Ike!
The city subsequently reemerged during the Prohibition Era as a leading tourist hub and a center for illegal gambling, until this era ended in the 1950s with subsequent other economic and social development. You can still visit the pier of some of the illegal gambling action! Check out the landmark for the Balinese Room located 21st street at Seawall Blvd. Galveston Island is now a wonderful tourism town perfect for vacations of all kinds.
Much of Galveston's economy is centered in the tourism, health care, shipping and financial industries. The University of Texas Medical Branch campus with an enrollment of more than 2,500 students is a major economic force of the city. Galveston is home to six historic districts containing one of the largest and historically significant collections of 19th century buildings in the U.S., with over 60 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places and maintained by the National Park Service. Galveston has vacation living for all kinds. High end hotels, mid range and plenty of vacation rental homes in the West end of the island centered around hanging out on the beach and in the historic district perfect for a girls weekend of fun, food and spa days!
So much to see and do on Galveston Island, more than just the beaches! Moody Gardens home to the famous pyramids, pool, penguins, During the winter they have an amazing exhibit with ice sculptures and a wonderful family friendly hotel for vacations. Schlitterbahn... the hottest/coolest time in Texas! The Water park open year round with an amazing water roller-coaster. if Thrill seeking is your thing, The Galveston Island HIstoric Pleasure Pier is the place for you! The Iron Shark is one of the most intense roller-coaster in the country! No matter what your vacation looks like, there are hotels and vacation rentals all over the island of all sizes and pricing levels.
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