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Galveston County

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Galveston

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Texas City

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

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