Mardi Gras has been a part of the Galveston, Texas story, bringing the island to life with parades, elaborate costumes, and vibrant celebrations. This month, Mardi Gras! Galveston continues that ...

Galveston Island has been a perennial beach vacation for decades, especially for those who live in nearby Houston. More than ...

The city of Port Aransas, Texas is gearing up to celebrate one of North America's most iconic migratory birds later this ...

Plan a group trip down to the Texas coastline with a ... a 4.5-hour trip down through Houston, Galveston can be a bit of a trek from Dallas, but the attractions and picturesque beaches make ...

Coltrane, a jazz virtuoso who devoted much of her life to a spiritual journey, is a beacon for today’s artists. An exhibition ...

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival, Seabourn, Windstar, Silversea and Star Clippers are among the lines with top cruise ...

Fertitta Hospitality, owned by the Galveston-born billionaire Tilman Fertitta, just completed its multi-million dollar renovation of the Hilton Galveston Island Resort, marking a new beginning for the ...

The City of Galveston has bumped up its Mardi Gras security plan by closing one of the island's major north-south roadways ...

The fourth most popular cruise port in the U.S., Galveston set a new record of 3.4 million cruise passenger embarkations and ...

What happened when friends gathered on Jan. 4 at the historic Grand Galvez on Galveston Island for High Tea, a Traditional ...

Winter is the best time to score a deal on your accommodations, but it will likely be too chilly to enjoy Galveston's beach activities. The months that span May and September constitute Galveston ...

The various shops, restaurants and attractions located within The Strand historic district have their own operating hours. For more information, visit Galveston's tourism board website.