Galveston was the most important city in the American Southwest during the 1890's It was the port city serving all of Texas.  That was until the Great Storm of 1900.  The island never regained it's prominence but much of its beauty, charm, and heritage remains today.  Galveston is one of the great secrets in Texas.  A wonderful place to visit and experience.  See the bustling port, the magnificent mansions (one of which is one of the 100 best historical buildings in the United States), the great seawall used to protect the island from "overflows of the sea", the Strand historical commercial district and of course the famous Moody Gardens.  

    Sample these scenes from the Island.

         Bishop's Palace                             Moody Mansion

               Moody Gardens                                     Elissa
 
 Hey, what is the Strand anyway????

Well, the Strand is...........

        History....                                       Unusual sights....                                     Shopping, shopping, shopping

                        And lots of great architecture.