Sightseeing
Family FavoriteGalveston
FreeTexas Gulf Coast island city with historic architecture, beaches and the Strand entertainment district.
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SightseeingLocal GemHistory Buff
The Strand Historic District
The Strand Historic District is a sightseeing stop in Galveston, TX, part of the Houston & Galveston guide. Cost: free.
The Strand · Galveston, TX
Why you should go…
Once nicknamed the Wall Street of the South, the Strand's restored 19th-century commercial buildings now house antique shops, art galleries, and restaurants. It's also the staging ground for Galveston's Mardi Gras and Dickens on the Strand festivals.
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