Eat & Drink
Local GemBenno's Cajun Seafood
Under $25Cajun seafood restaurant on Galveston's Seawall Boulevard serving boiled shrimp, crab and Gulf specialties since 1983.
SightseeingHistory BuffLocal Gem
Bishop's Palace
Bishop's Palace is a sightseeing stop in Galveston, TX, part of the Houston & Galveston guide. Cost: under $25.
1402 Broadway · Galveston, TX
Why you should go…
Built for railroad and banking magnate Walter Gresham, the 19,000-square-foot mansion survived the catastrophic 1900 hurricane that leveled much of the island. Self-guided tours move through ornately carved wood interiors and a rooftop with Gulf views.
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