CGBCruiser Posted July 13, 2011 #26 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Nothing wrong with being an old hippie!!!:) We're all showing our age! If you grew up in the 60's and a lot of the 70's we have that history! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobhsv Posted July 13, 2011 Author #27 Share Posted July 13, 2011 We're all showing our age! If you grew up in the 60's and a lot of the 70's we have that history! :D Yes, we changed the world didn't we:D. I laugh at my sons when they say 'listen to this new song', cos the best ones come from our era. Just wished to ask re NASA....seeing you are all so helpful on this thread, thanks....is this a full day or could we see it comfortably in a half day? Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted July 14, 2011 #28 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I have decided to just make the best of it. We already have the cruise partially paid so we are just staying with it. I am only sorry about not being about to rent a car and returning it on Sunday. We are coming in 2 days ahead so hopefully Friday and Sat, we will find things to do. We always rent a car and drive around and see everything. Any suggestions on what we can do. We are staying at San luis Resort which looks nice. We have 4 of us arriving from different areas. Still haven't worked on the shuttle. We need one from Bush and one from Hobby. Looked at different places but still haven't found any gluten free places yet. Gluten Free Call or see website for Lunchbox Cafe (23rd St, downtown, small eatery that serves locally grown food) www.thelunchboxcafegalveston.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmbrea66 Posted September 29, 2011 #29 Share Posted September 29, 2011 We have great restaurants from white table cloth to very casual, Galveston cruiser....could you please recommend several places the locals eat that have good food and reasonable prices. We cruise out of Galveston on 11/3 It will be me, DH, my mom and stepdad. I always like to find the local flavor so to speak of a place when I visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoKirk Posted October 6, 2011 #30 Share Posted October 6, 2011 See that you are from Australia, you might want to travel up to Houston to see the USS Houston memorial. USS Houston and HMAS Perth both fought a brutal, and ultimately fatal, battle against the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Battle of Sunda Strait. Both Allied ships were lost The memorial is in Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston. It's a quiet place to reflect on the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted October 6, 2011 #31 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Galveston cruiser....could you please recommend several places the locals eat that have good food and reasonable prices. We cruise out of Galveston on 11/3 It will be me, DH, my mom and stepdad. I always like to find the local flavor so to speak of a place when I visit. Check out galveston.com and go to restaurants. Most have a menu attached as a download. They are so varied, so it depends on what you like. We have patronized most of the restaurants with the exception of fast food:eek: I just don't do fast food:p and usually stay away from the chains. SSB posts on here also and usually lists the restaurants we like. We will miss you as we are bringing the Mariner of the Seas from Rome to Galveston:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted October 6, 2011 #32 Share Posted October 6, 2011 We have great restaurants from white table cloth to very casual, Galveston cruiser....could you please recommend several places the locals eat that have good food and reasonable prices. We cruise out of Galveston on 11/3 It will be me, DH, my mom and stepdad. I always like to find the local flavor so to speak of a place when I visit. Better restaurants in Galveston in my opinion are Sunday Brunch at Galvez Hotel Rudi and Pacos...*white table cloths... no shorts..... central american seafood, and steaks.... 20st Post Office Downtown reservations recommended Gaidos ...... *legendary and wonderful ..Seawall Gaidos-Pelican Club-separate kitchen- if you are members of your local club, it is reciprocal Olympia Grill *views are great- wonderful Greek food, seafood, and steaks - on Port Original Mexican .....14th….Great and Oldest Mosquito Cafe and their new bakery across Street....14th - The Best The Spot ------food and cervezas, BEST PEOPLE WATCHING (Family hamburger area and The Spot’s different bars are next door and above --new level decks and bars with new and better views of gulf) Fishermans Wharf ....Port Willie G's ..... on Port SeaSide Bistro - Seawall Shearns - Moody Gardens views great....white table cloths..sunsets Saltwater Grill .....Seafood assortments, soups, bisques, gumbos 20th Post Office St Downtown Sky Bar ..... Sushi and Steaks........ 21st Post Office Downtown Steak Restaurant in San Luis Hotel ....Seawall Luigi's ......Italian .....Strand downtown DiBellas....... Italian …..31st and O..... locals haunt and in old house Le Croys Cajun... Strand Sunflower Bakery and Cafe.... 14th Clarys Seafood - Offitts Bayou New York Pizza – Seawall - thin crust Others: Benos... Seawall Shrimp and Stuff.....39 and O Strand Street Café -Strand Millers ....Seawall Fish Tales ....Seawall Joe's Crab Shack ....Seawall Brickhouse……..Seawall Landrys Seafood ....Seawall Saltgrass Steakhouse ....Seawall Rainforest Cafe ....Seawall Gumbos....Post Office M&M .....24th Mod Coffeehouse (Postoffice St, downtown) Lunchbox Cafe (23rd St, downtown, small eatery that serves locally grown food) Murphy's Pub (22nd St, downtown, TONS of beer on tap, including Texas favorites; ) LaKings Confectionary and Factory(The Strand, downtown) top 10 restaurants list in Galveston in the Houston Press: http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating...n_galvesto.php look on galveston.com/what to do/dining in galveston __________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Young Senior Posted January 28, 2012 #33 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I totally agree with Galveston Cruiser. I have been going to Galveston all my life. There is so much to do and see. Also do not forget the Ferry. It is free and you almost always see dolphins. Unfortunately most people do just come in the day before their cruise (like most cruise ports in the US) and do not get to see all that is offered. Also I see you are thinking about cruising the Hawaiian Islands. I have done this and also been on land vacations of Hawaii. I would suggest a cruise to see more of Hawaii and maybe to stay in Ohau for two or three days. So come to Galveston a few days early - you will not be disappointed. It is full of history. I've been to all of the Hawaiian Islands, I really recommend staying in Oahu at least 3 days and then doing the 7 day cruise. I did NCL. You see more of Hawaii that way. Mahalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted January 28, 2012 #34 Share Posted January 28, 2012 IMHO, There is more to see in South East Texas than Galvenston. You can see alot of it in one day, its a old run down town and the streets are dirty. Im sorry I just have to put it out there just go one block off the SeaWall and its rough and run down. Even the far end of the Island just has empty lots were nothing was built. Moody Gardens was nice in 1995, it hasnt been updated since then. Go see the Houston Zoo its better. There is better shopping in Houston and nicer hotels. But one night there is ok to be close to the ship but the prices they ask for on the Island, for example the Hilton on the island you can get the Four Seasons in Downtown Houston for the same price. http://www.moodygardens.com/attractions/ Among the many attractions at Moody Gardens is the Rainforest Pyramid which is now open after a $25 million enhancement project that takes you closer than ever to the over 1,000 species of exotic plants and animals from the rainforests of Africa, Asia and the Americas that populate the multi-level 10-story glass pyramid. Also If you are cruising in February and March 2012 consider the following two large events in Houston/Galveston Area 1. mardigrasgalveston.com FREE events and more ON SEAWALL Saturday February 11, 2012 12:00 Parade - Mystic Krewe of Aquarious - Big - free 6:00 Parade - Krewe of Gambrinus – Big and Fireworks over Gulf - free In Downtown Entertainment District – SundayFebruary 12, 2012 Family Gras Day free Free Entry into Entertainment District – Old Town – On Strand St. – Next to Harborside and Terminals Parades and Live Music and Events Gates Open at 11:00 Two parades: - 1:00 Sunshine Kids Parade free - 4:00 Shriners for Childrens Parades free On SEAWALL Saturday February 18, 2012 11:00 Parade of Krewe of Espirit Rosiare free on SEAWALL and up 31st 6:30 till Parade Krewe of Momus (LARGEST) Free - on SEAWALL and on 25th street up to downtown and entry fee in Downtown Entertainment District – ON SEAWALL SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2012 12:15 Barkus and Meoux Parade free www.galvestonhumane.org/article.php?eID=61 2:00 Firefighters Children’s Parade free www.childrensparade.org Downtown Tuesday February 21, 2012 6:30 till - Fat Tuesday Parade - Big free You can attend viewing parties and throw beads for a fee in Downtown Entertainment District – http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/uptown/Parties.asp You can ride in some floats and throw beads in parades for a fee on Seawall and Downtown Entertainment District http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/krewes/events.asp http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/krewes 2. Cruising between February 23 and March 18 2012 rodeohouston.com - a non profit The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo totaly was named the Top Fair in the North American Continent for 2009. Since 1932 the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has provided approximately $283 million for scholarships, research, endowments, calf scramble participants, junior show exhibitors, School Art participants, and other educational and youth programs. In 2011 - $17,175,831 was provided for these same programs. Currently, more than 2,000 students are on show scholarships, attending more than 100 different Texas colleges and universities. The value of these scholarships is approximately $30 million. The 2011 attendance of the show alone was 2,262,834. (million) Consider: All events: http://www.rodeohouston.com/2012DailySchedule Worlds Championship Cookoff: http://www.rodeohouston.com/events/bbq/index.aspx 20 Rodeo performances in Reliant Stadium with many more other 20 Entertaiment performances with stars in Reliant Stadium: http://www.rodeohouston.com/concerts/index.aspx Music Venues for up and coming stars Livestock Show: http://www.rodeohouston.com/livestock-show/index.aspx Large Carnival Family and childrens Events in Convention Center Trail Rides Horse Shows Auctions for fund raising event for the chrildrens ===================================================== ================================================= Other Galveston AREA things to do: see INTERNET maps for visual of Greater Houston Metro and to get bearings of island galveston.com ....interact and discover.... maps Houston Map PDF Download Houston-area map in PDF Format: Houston Metro Galveston Island Map PDF Download Galveston-area map in PDF Format (note: this is a large, 11' wide, print-quality map, so please be patient): Galveston (B&W) Galveston (Color Hi-Resolution) ---------------------------- With a couple of days only There is plenty to do in Galveston/Kemah/Nasa area There are special events in Galveston area almost every weekend See galveston.com (what to do)(calendar of events) your vacation calendar dates Sign up on Galveston.com for email of weekly events see also: galvestonhistory.org ---------Galveston Historical Foundation !!!!!! moodygardens.com ------ just look at site !!!!!! www.thegrand.com/calendar – 1894 Grand Opera House !!!!!! Clearlake area: Nasa Space Center Kemah board walk - kemahboardwalk.com Galveston area: Beaches Beaches Beaches Old town Galveston *- Strand To Post Office Street lots of shopping, ice cream, old army surplus store, nautical shops, fine restaurants, restaurants, antiques, shops, bakery and coffee shop Wineries and wine festivals Restaurants overlooking gulf and on port Two first class convention centers Many live theater venues Many live music venues Free concert nights - old town Galveston *- on strand Free film nights -old town Galveston *- on strand Free band nights-“family/kids” oriented-summer outdoor Tuesdays 24th & Sealy 1894 grand opera house * (a must see tour, and/or performances of many types) Pirate Store and Program Chess park Artist Colony Artist Festivals Museums Antique stores Art Galleries Horse drawn carriage rides Swimming in Gulf Fine restaurants Night scene Galveston Historical Foundation properties* Many Historical and Victorian homes* Galveston has second largest preservation membership in US Wooden Carved Trees Tour (wonderful) Bishops palace (wonderful) Moody mansion(wonderful) moodymansion.com Ashton villa (wonderful) Moody gardens*(lots and lots to do)(massive, fun and family oriented) Schlitterbahn water park LARGE AND FUN Restored tall ship schooner Elissa www.tsm-elissa.org (wonderful) 1900 storm and pirate jean lafite documentary films at port Maritime museum- www.tsm-elissa.org Airplane museum (Lone Star Flight Museum)- www.lsfm.org/ Railroad museum - www.galvestonrrmuseum.com Oil drilling rig museum - www.oceanstaroec.com Sea wolf park – WWII submarine and destroyer - www.cavalla.org Large souvenir shop over gulf water - Murdochs Walks and shelling on the beach Cruise ships (RCCL, Carnival, Princess, Disney) Fishing (piers, wadefishing and charters-offshore & inshore)) Golfing Skate board park large Kayaking trails Surfing and children surf camps Kite flying on beach Marine life and children marine care educational camps at Moody Gardens Marine life and children marine camps at Texas AM University - Sea Camp Programs Various Running events with major Triathlon event Sand castle building event Shopping shopping shopping Dolphin watching and port water tours Turtle rescue farm behind San Luis Resort Carved damaged trees tour from storm Free ferry ride and a short cruise to Bolivar Duck tour (amphibious boat) Galveston.com/ interact and discover/cams Many major weekly events and festivals not mentioned as example : Spring Break Events Confederate Reenactment Sanctioned Runs and Fun Runs Triathlon Events Art Walk (every 5 or so weeks year around) Dickens on Strand (Dec) ----LARGE - www.dickensonthestrand.com Lone Star Motorcycle Rally (Nov) ---LARGE - www.lonestarrally.com Mardi Gras Galveston (Feb) ----LARGE - www.mardigrasgalveston.com October Fest Beer Fests Wine Events and Fest Greek Fest Epicurean Evening of all restaurants Shrimp Fest Yega’s Wild Game Cook Off, County Fair - LARGE Children’s Fest - Fun Feather Fest - LARGE bird watching Old Timey Bathing Beauty Fest And many many more !! 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Carl Nival Posted February 5, 2012 #35 Share Posted February 5, 2012 First of all, these boards are a great resource for finding out more about Galveston, but I would check out http://www.galveston.com/default.asp for lots of good info. Realistically, you can spend one very full day in New Orleans pre-cruise. It's definitely worth it. Places I like: Gumbo Bar 2105 Postoffice St. Galveston, TX 77550 (409)74-GUMBO Shrimp N' Stuff Restaurant 3901 Avenue O Galveston, TX 77550 (409)763-2805 Mosquito Cafe 628 14th St. Galveston, TX 77550 (409)763-1010 Benno's on the Beach 1200 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77550 (409)762-4621 Saltwater Grill 2017 Post Office St. Galveston, TX 77550 Phone: (409)762-3474 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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