Downtown Shopping
The 36-block district offers more than 100 unique shops, restaurants, art galleries and a fully functioning old-fashioned soda fountain and candy shop. Visitors to the district can shop for any occasion with the wide selection of boutiques and antiques, book and novelty stores, artisan jewelry, stationery, spice shops and more. Skip the tchotchkes and select a piece of fine art from one of Postoffice Street’s coastal inspired galleries, some hand pulled salt water taffy from LaKings Confectionery on the Strand, or stop in at Nautical Antiques to bring home a piece of marine history. Some stores will even ship your goods.
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Downtown Shopping
Shop for any occasion with the wide selection of boutiques and antiques, book and novelty stores, artisan jewelry, stationery, spice shops and more. Skip the tchotchkes and select a piece of fine art from one of Postoffice Street’s coastal inspired galleries, some hand pulled salt water taffy from LaKings Confectionery on the Strand, or stop in at Nautical Antiques to bring home a piece of marine history.
Downtown Lodging
Want to stay within walking distance of all the action downtown? Luckily, there are great options to consider. The Tremont House is a charming boutique hotel with high-ceiling rooms with hardwood floors and custom-crafted furnishings. Harbor House at Pier 21 is situated on Galveston’s harbor at Pier 21, with stylishly decorated guest rooms & suites and one-of-a-kind harbor views.
Downtown Restaurants
There are a surprising number of diverse food offerings within Galveston’s lively downtown district. From burgers to fine dining, lunch spots, sweet treats and the freshest seafood on the Gulf, there’s a place to satisfy every craving.
Downtown Bars
Tucked inside the charming Victoria-era buildings of downtown are some of the islands best bars and clubs. Why not drink somewhere with some style, like the bar at Hearsay? Or with a view, like The Rooftop Bar at The Tremont House? From craft beer to specialty cocktails, there’s a place downtown to wet your whistle.
Downtown Attractions & Tours
You could spend an entire vacation in Galveston without ever leaving the downtown district and never bore of the variety of experiences offered there. Visit the Galveston Railroad Museum, the Texas Seaport Museum & 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, or tour a real off-shore oil rig. See a show at The Grand 1894 Opera House and Island ETC Theater, or take a boat tour from Pier 21. You can even relive Galveston’s storied past by going on ghost tours or visiting a pirate museum.
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