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- Galveston
Galveston
The island city on the Gulf Coast, linked to the Texas mainland
by a causeway, Galveston has survived the USA's deadliest natural
disaster to become one of the country's hottest tourist
destinations, and a favourite port of call for hundreds of cruise
liners. Offering miles upon miles of beautiful beaches, some of the
country's most superb restaurants and seafood, art galleries,
antique stores, enervating entertainment, a fantastic portfolio of
Victorian architecture and some fascinating attractions, there is
possibly no better place to step ashore and become a
land-lubber.
It is hard to believe that in 1900 Galveston was all but
devastated by a hurricane, which claimed around 10,000 lives.
Fortunately most of the historic buildings on the east end of
downtown survived, and today the city is protected by a sea wall
built post the disaster. The wall now safeguards a compact city
that most locals declare they need never leave, because they have
it all, right here in Galveston. Galveston citizens are only too
pleased to welcome visitors to their wondrous city, and in fact
they have produced countless attractions to suit all tastes, from
fascinating museums to harbour tours with dolphin watching;
excellent theatre to a unique fun family waterpark and a paradise
for shop-a-holics.
The city's events calendar bursts with fun too, with an annual
Mardi Gras, the famed Jazz and Blues Festival, a beach festival,
bike rally and Victorian-styled Christmas festival, most taking
place on The Strand, which is Galveston's hub of entertainment and
fun. Even getting around Galveston is fun, whether it be on a
horse-drawn carriage, aboard the 'Treasure Isle Tour Train' or a
paddlewheel steamer.
Information & Facts
Climate
Galveston experiences a humid subtropical climate with heat from
the deserts of Mexico and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico brought
up along the prevailing winds. Galveston summers are hot and humid
with average daytime temperatures of around 90F (32C) while winters
are temperate and the mercury hovering around the 60F (15C) mark.
Galveston's summer and autumn season (May to October) are
constantly under threat from hurricanes and travellers should take
note of this before planning to travel during these months.
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.