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| Galveston Island: A Meeting in Paradise |
Dining
Galveston Island offers meeting planners over 50 restaurants that run the gamut from fresh Gulf seafood to tacos along the seawall to Jamaican-style cafes. Popular dining locations in Galveston include:
Gaido’s Seafood Restaurant and Casey’s Seafood Café – Serving up fresh seafood and family recipes, Guido’s is a Galveston hot-spot. A Galveston institution, Casey’s offers over 50 years of excellent cuisine and impeccable service. Both of these famous locales are owned and operated by the Gaido family.
Rudy and Paco Restaurant and Bar – Rudy & Paco features grilled seafood and steak with a South and Central American Savor.
Saltwater Grill - Featuring an array of tantalizing fresh-from-the-grill and fresh-from-the-kettle seafood specialties, Saltwater Grill is one of the most elegant establishments in Galveston. Reservations are required.
Yaga’s Café and Bar - From sandwiches to pizza, Yaga’s Cafe and Bar is the place to go for Jamaican-style cuisine and an upbeat atmosphere.
Luigi’s Ristorante Italiano - Considered one of Galveston’s most exclusive dining locales, Luigi’s offers high-class Italian cuisine and a full-service bar.
Original Mexican Cafe - Located in the East End Historic district near The Strand, the restaurant is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Galveston. Offering classic Mexican food and traditional décor, this local-favorite is an authentic Mexican eatery.
Leisure, Nightlife and Entertainment
Ideal outdoor temperatures make taking advantage of the outdoors easy. From a leisurely walk to adventure sports, Galveston has the facilities to accommodate any recreational desire. After a long day of meetings, convention and meeting attendees can enjoy Galveston’s wide variety of outdoor activities. Outdoor recreation includes 32 miles of beaches, golf courses, salt water fishing and much more. There are two 18-hole golf courses located on the Island, the Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course and the Galveston Country Club.
Galveston is home to numerous extravagant homes, art galleries and museums that offer a taste of the history of the city. Every six weeks, the art galleries welcome Island visitors and Galvestonians into their galleries for ArtWalk, an event that leads guests through Galveston’s historic streets and into boutiques and galleries.
Two of the newest and most modern attractions in the city are Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Schlitterbahn Galveston is the world’s first convertible waterpark and is the third waterpark in the Schlitterbahn family of Texas parks. The park features uphill water coasters, water slides, kid’s playgrounds, whitewater rapids, wave pool, hot tubs and the Boogie Bahn surf ride. This fun-filled park brings out the kid in everyone!
Moody Gardens features a 10-story Rainforest Pyramid, offering an incredible tropical environment and is home to the largest bat exhibit in the Southwest. The Discovery Pyramid features a host of interactive exhibits where visitors can learn about the wonders of science and take a fascinating adventure ride in the IMAX Ridefilm Theater. Moody Gardens newest attraction, the Aquarium Pyramid, is one of the largest in the world and features 100,000 square feet of exhibit space showcasing the waters of the world.
Shopping
The Strand District is known more commonly as “The Strand.” The Strand offers a variety of unique shops to find that perfect little item, or even things for bargain shoppers at one of the many factory outlets. Most of these shops are within walking distance, providing a relaxing atmosphere to browse and enjoy Galveston’s beautiful weather.
Three blocks from The Strand, is the famous Post office Street Arts & Entertainment District. Post office offers even more shops, art galleries and restaurants, all housed in brightly colored historic buildings. There are more than 80 shops throughout the district offering everything from apparel, jewelry and gifts to collector’s items.
Galveston Island offers meeting planners over 50 restaurants that run the gamut from fresh Gulf seafood to tacos along the seawall to Jamaican-style cafes. Popular dining locations in Galveston include:
Gaido’s Seafood Restaurant and Casey’s Seafood Café – Serving up fresh seafood and family recipes, Guido’s is a Galveston hot-spot. A Galveston institution, Casey’s offers over 50 years of excellent cuisine and impeccable service. Both of these famous locales are owned and operated by the Gaido family.
Rudy and Paco Restaurant and Bar – Rudy & Paco features grilled seafood and steak with a South and Central American Savor.
Saltwater Grill - Featuring an array of tantalizing fresh-from-the-grill and fresh-from-the-kettle seafood specialties, Saltwater Grill is one of the most elegant establishments in Galveston. Reservations are required.
Yaga’s Café and Bar - From sandwiches to pizza, Yaga’s Cafe and Bar is the place to go for Jamaican-style cuisine and an upbeat atmosphere.
Luigi’s Ristorante Italiano - Considered one of Galveston’s most exclusive dining locales, Luigi’s offers high-class Italian cuisine and a full-service bar.
Original Mexican Cafe - Located in the East End Historic district near The Strand, the restaurant is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Galveston. Offering classic Mexican food and traditional décor, this local-favorite is an authentic Mexican eatery.
Leisure, Nightlife and Entertainment
Ideal outdoor temperatures make taking advantage of the outdoors easy. From a leisurely walk to adventure sports, Galveston has the facilities to accommodate any recreational desire. After a long day of meetings, convention and meeting attendees can enjoy Galveston’s wide variety of outdoor activities. Outdoor recreation includes 32 miles of beaches, golf courses, salt water fishing and much more. There are two 18-hole golf courses located on the Island, the Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course and the Galveston Country Club.
Galveston is home to numerous extravagant homes, art galleries and museums that offer a taste of the history of the city. Every six weeks, the art galleries welcome Island visitors and Galvestonians into their galleries for ArtWalk, an event that leads guests through Galveston’s historic streets and into boutiques and galleries.
Two of the newest and most modern attractions in the city are Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Schlitterbahn Galveston is the world’s first convertible waterpark and is the third waterpark in the Schlitterbahn family of Texas parks. The park features uphill water coasters, water slides, kid’s playgrounds, whitewater rapids, wave pool, hot tubs and the Boogie Bahn surf ride. This fun-filled park brings out the kid in everyone!
Moody Gardens features a 10-story Rainforest Pyramid, offering an incredible tropical environment and is home to the largest bat exhibit in the Southwest. The Discovery Pyramid features a host of interactive exhibits where visitors can learn about the wonders of science and take a fascinating adventure ride in the IMAX Ridefilm Theater. Moody Gardens newest attraction, the Aquarium Pyramid, is one of the largest in the world and features 100,000 square feet of exhibit space showcasing the waters of the world.
Shopping
The Strand District is known more commonly as “The Strand.” The Strand offers a variety of unique shops to find that perfect little item, or even things for bargain shoppers at one of the many factory outlets. Most of these shops are within walking distance, providing a relaxing atmosphere to browse and enjoy Galveston’s beautiful weather.
Three blocks from The Strand, is the famous Post office Street Arts & Entertainment District. Post office offers even more shops, art galleries and restaurants, all housed in brightly colored historic buildings. There are more than 80 shops throughout the district offering everything from apparel, jewelry and gifts to collector’s items.
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