County Guide

Galveston County

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Galveston

When first explored by Europeans, the island where Galveston lies was an Akokisa Indian site. The Karankawa Indians used the island for hunting and fishing. Pirate Jean Laffite established a…

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Cities

Cities in Galveston County

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Texas City

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

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Crystal Beach

Crystal Beach, originally known as Patton, stretches about seven miles along Texas 87 on Bolivar…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Oct–Nov
24–4
Moody Gardens Festival of Lights
Galveston