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The Strand, Galveston

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Take a stroll through The Strand district, home to a number of historical buildings, restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, and souvenir stores. Many of these late-18th-century constructions survived the 1900 storm, the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history. You can learn more about the natural disaster at Pier 21, which has daily showings of "The Great Storm of 1900." Horse-and-carriage rides or an old-fashioned trolley are novel ways to explore the neighborhood. Make The Strand a part of your Galveston vacation plans using our Galveston trip itinerary planner.
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  • By jkweebs
    We went to the Strand every day while in Galveston. Sometimes to shop others to just sit and have a drink. There are many options for both of these activities. The one thing the strand has that... 
    We went to the Strand every day while in Galveston. Sometimes to shop others to just sit and have a drink. There are many options for both of these activities. The one thing the strand has that...  more »
  • By Anne O
    It's great that the unique history and architecture of Galveston have been preserved on the Strand. It can easily be walked in short period of time. Take a look at the unique shops and enjoy a meal....  more
    It's great that the unique history and architecture of Galveston have been preserved on the Strand. It can easily be walked in short period of time. Take a look at the unique shops and enjoy a meal....  more »
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