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Galveston County

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Crystal Beach

Crystal Beach, originally known as Patton, stretches about seven miles along Texas 87 on Bolivar Peninsula. Patton was a railroad stop until the trains stopped operation in the early 1940s.…

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Cities

Cities in Galveston County

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Galveston

When first explored by Europeans, the island where Galveston lies was an Akokisa Indian site.…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Texas City

Texas City shares its twin city heritage, business and living areas with La Marque. Texas…

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