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Galveston County

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

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

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Crystal Beach

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

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Texas City

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

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