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Galveston Strand
The strand consists of shopping, art galleries, museums and much moreSeptember 23, 2009
The best way to connect to Galveston’s past is by an excursion through one of its historic districts. Stroll through the 36 square block area of downtown Galveston, exploring the enticing shops on The Strand. The charming Victorian-era buildings of The Historic Downtown Strand District beckon shoppers with their ornate iron balconies and whimsical painted signs. The gorgeous buildings, which date back to the late 1800’s are stunning examples of Victorian architecture, and fortunately, numerous of these buildings survived the 1900 Storm without any significant damage. The Strand is a picturesque shopping destination, as well as home to the popular Mardi Gras Galveston , Dickens on the Strand , and the most recent addition to Galveston’s variety of celebrations, Lone Star Motorcycle Rally .
The Strand district offers more than 100 unique shops, restaurants, and art galleries. The combination of merchandise to be found includes antiques, home décor, clothing for the whole family, gifts, souvenirs, jewelry, books, toys, and much more. The Strand is home to an array of distinctive shops including Gracie’s, The Curiosity Shoppe, Douglas Men’s Store, and The Admiralty. Bargain shoppers will be pleased to discover that many shops in the downtown district offer discounts with various coupon books that can be found at the Island’s Visitor Center.
Postoffice Street, an important area of the Historical Downtown Strand District, was renovated in the 90’s and has created a revitalized arts, entertainment, and residential district including more than 25 historical buildings. Besides the growing number of residential lofts, the area includes Gallery Row with over 20 galleries of sculpture, photography, and fine arts. The street is a must for shopping, unsurpassed for the number of quality of Antique and Collectible Stores. Many boutiques including The Firm and Haba’s complete the wide offerings available to Galveston shoppers.
There are an abundance of sights and attractions for those who are interested in all the Historic District has to offer. Galveston County Historical Museum is a fascinating place to learn about Galveston’s history. There are exhibits on Galveston lighthouses, Native Americans on the Island, the 1900 Storm building of the Seawall, and the 1947 Texas City explosion. Towering at the head of the Strand is the Railroad Museum, which boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in the southwest, and one of the five largest in the country. It contains more than 20,000 railroad items, including over 40 engines and cars. Saved from demolition by the Moody Foundation, this impressive Art Deco building was once the Union Passenger Depot. The Texas Seaport Museum located at Pier 21 is better known as the ELISSA, a three-masted tall ship built in 1877. Restored at a cost $4.2 million, the ELISSA is the third oldest ship afloat and has been designated an American tradition.
With all that Galveston has to offer it is no wonder it has become a premier destination in Texas. Beside its enticing sea, Galveston has more fun and attractions than you can fit into a whole summer vacation, which keeps all who visit coming back. If you have never visited Galveston before vacationing in your very own Galveston beachfront condo can be the perfect ending to a day filled with surprises and a distinctive treat.
Other areas of interest in Galveston:
Moody Gardens
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston
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