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Discover Galveston
Galveston in Galveston County (Texas) with it's 50,180 citizens is a town in United States about 1,210 mi (or 1,947 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.
Current time in Galveston is now 11:35 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports near Galveston, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Scholes International At Galveston Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 7 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Anahuac, Angleton, Houston, Liberty and Richmond. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F
Morning Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
Evening Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
Night Temperature | 18°C / 65 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 61% |
Air Pressure | 1031 hPa |
Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Tuesday, 3rd of December 2024
21°C (70 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 4th of December 2024
18°C (65 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 5th of December 2024
15°C (59 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
THE TREMONT HOUSE A WYNDHAM GR
DoubleTree by Hilton Galveston Beach
The San Luis Resort
Four Points by Sheraton Galveston
Holiday Inn Resort GALVESTON-ON THE BEACH
Emerald 707 2 Br condo by RedAwning
Gaido's Seaside Inn
La Quinta Inn Galveston East Beach
HARBOR HOUSE
Homewood Suites By Hilton Galveston
Videos from this area
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Galveston Historic Pleasure Pier (HD Park Tour) Galveston Texas
A full HD tour of the Galveston Historic Pleasure Pier in Galveston, TX. Watch in Full HD 1080p! Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a Pleasure pier in Galveston, Texas, United States....
Galveston Redfish Fishing, Shallowist Capt. Steve Soule
If you are looking for a saltwater fishing guide that will provide redfish fishing instruction and fly fishing instruction... Did you think you had to drive 7 hours to the flats in Port Aransas...
Cruise Parking Check List Galveston Cruise Parking, Port of Galveston
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Lone Star Rally 2013 Galveston Texas
TV de Houston te resume en menos de media hora un evento muy especial..La concentracion de Bikes en la isla de Galveston.... LONE STAR RALLY 2013... Ya disponible tambien en el canal de TV.
Pleasure Pier Galveston log ride roller coaster ferris wheel boardwalk
Galveston Pleasure Pier log ride roller coaster ferris wheel iron shark crystal madison collins kenneth jerry Galveston high Island montgomery lake conroe.
Cyclone (HD POV) Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Front Row Point of View (POV) of Cyclone at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Galveston, TX. Watch in Full HD 1080p! "Test your courage on our 60-foot tall looping coaster ride....
Have Kids Will Travel - Galveston Island - Episode 1
We took the kids on a weekend trip to Galveston, Texas and encountered one of Matt's biggest fears. Learn more about Galveston at http://www.galveston.com/. Check out our website: http://www.have...
What is the best hotel in Galveston TX? Top 3 best Galveston hotels as voted by travellers
What is the best hotel in Galveston TX? check the ratings made by travellers themselves. http://www.best-hotel.org/best-hotels-in-galveston-tx/ List of hotels in Galveston TX : Baymont...
Galveston Republican Women 3-18-15
County Judge Mark Henry and Judge Barbara Roberts (County Court #2) debate over Senator Larry Taylor (SB 867) and Rep. Wayne Faircloth (HB 2180) aka Magistrate Bills.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Balinese Room
The Balinese Room was a well-known nightclub in Galveston, Texas, United States built on a pier stretching 600 feet (183 m) from the Galveston Seawall over the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. For decades a dance hall and illegal casino, the Balinese Room was remodeled and reopened in 2001 without the gambling.
Rosenberg Library
Rosenberg Library, a public library located at 2310 Sealy Street in Galveston, Texas, United States, is the oldest continuously operating library in Texas. It serves as headquarters of the Galveston County Library System and its librarian also functions as the Galveston County Librarian.
Galveston Railroad Museum
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a railroad museum owned and operated by the Center for Transportation and Commerce, a non-profit organization. The museum was established with funds from Galveston businesswoman and philanthropist Mary Moody Northen and the Moody Foundation. The museum is located at 25th and Strand in Galveston, Texas. The museum has reopened after Hurricane Ike and is raising donations for matching grant money to restore the exhibits damaged.
American National Insurance Company
American National Insurance Company (ANICO) a major American insurance corporation based in Galveston, Texas. The company and its subsidiaries operate in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa.
Moody National Bank
Moody National Bank (MNB) is a nationally chartered bank, founded in 1907, that is based in Galveston, Texas, USA. With assets of nearly $1 billion dollars Moody Bank is one of oldest and largest privately owned Texas-based banks. Its trust department, established in 1927, administers over $15.5 billion dollars in assets, and is the largest domiciled in the state of Texas.
O'Connell College Preparatory School
O'Connell College Preparatory School (formerly O'Connell Consolidated High School) is a 4-year coeducational parochial/private high school in Galveston, Texas, United States that offers university-preparatory programs.
Congregation Beth Jacob (Galveston, Texas)
Congregation Beth Jacob (בית יעקב in Hebrew) is a conservative Jewish synagogue located in Galveston, Texas, USA. The present synagogue was built by Austrian, Russian and Hungarian immigrants in 1931. The congregation is small, but still very active in the Galveston Community. It is currently led Rabbi Todd Doctor. Rabbi Jimmy Kessler, of Galveston's reform synagogue Congregation B'nai Israel, previously assisted the congregation with religious functions such as marriages and funerals.
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum
The Ocean Star Offshore Oil Rig & Museum, located in Galveston, Texas, is a museum dedicated to the offshore oil and gas industry. Located next to the Strand National Historic Landmark District, the museum is housed on a retired jack-up rig set up in the Galveston harbor.
Moody Foundation
The Moody Foundation is a charitable foundation incorporated in Texas and based in the island city of Galveston. It was chartered in 1942 by William Lewis Moody, Jr. and his wife Libbie Shearn Rice Moody "to benefit, in perpetuity, present and future generations of Texans. " The foundation focuses the majority of its funding on programs involving education, social services, children’s needs, and community development.
KGBC
KGBC is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Galveston, Texas. The station, established in 1947, is currently owned by SIGA Broadcasting, Inc. , of Houston, Texas. KGBC's Texas sister stations with SIGA Broadcasting include KTMR, KLVL, KAML, KHFX, and KFJZ.
Sealy & Smith Foundation
The Sealy & Smith Foundation is a charitable foundation incorporated in Texas and based in the island city of Galveston.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a Pleasure pier in Galveston, Texas, United States. Opened in Summer 2012, it has 1 roller coaster, 15 rides, carnival games and souvenir shops.