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Thanksgiving on Galveston Island
This Thanksgiving you deserve a break from cooking, cleaning, and entertaining family. And, if you’re wondering where you should spend Thanksgiving, book your vacation rental on Galveston Island. Here are our suggestions for Thanksgiving in Galveston.
Put these holiday activities on your list:
Moody Gardens Holiday in the Gardens. Moody Gardens features more than a million lights as part of its annual Festival of Lights, plus enjoy holiday 3D films, an arctic slide, train rides, Star: The Dancing Tree of Light, Cirque Joyeux Dinner & Show, pictures with Santa, holiday dinners, and nightly fireside s’mores. Holiday in the Gardens is Nov. 20 thru Jan. 2.
ArtWalk. ArtWalk is typically scheduled every six weeks and it’s always scheduled on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. Art galleries and shops stay open late, from 6 to 9 p.m., so locals and visitors can enjoy downtown Galveston. For a list of participating galleries and shops, visit the Galveston Arts Center website.
Holiday Shows at The Grand. Everyone loves a Christmas show and you don’t have to travel far to see one. Check the calendar for the holiday shows featured at The Grand 1894 Opera House, located in Galveston’s Cultural Arts District on Postoffice Street.
Holiday Shopping on the Galveston Strand. During the holiday season. Galveston’s historic downtown is transformed for the holidays. Look for added Christmas trees and holiday lights throughout The Strand District and Postoffice Street District as well as West Market.
Historic Homes and Galveston Museums. Galveston’s Historic House Museums are always decorated for the holidays often with vintage-inspired decor. Make sure to stop by 1895 Moody Mansion and Museum, 2618 Broadway, and 1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway, to take a look. The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st Street, is another great stop.
This year, leave the cooking to someone else, these locally-known restaurants always put together some incredible takeout options for your Thanksgiving in Galveston.
Chef Mary Bass at La Cocina, 1508 39th Street, 409-795-8963
Mosquito Cafe, 628 14th Street, 409-763-1010
Penny’s Tex-Mex Takeout, 1713 37th Street, 409-765-5719
ShyKatz Deli & Bakery, 1528 Avenue L, 409-770-0500
Sunflower Bakery & Cafe, 512 14th Street, 409-763-5500
And, if you decide to dine out, make sure you make your reservations in advance. These restaurants are a popular choice for Thanksgiving.
Gaido’s Seafood Restaurant, 3828 Seawall, 409-761-5500
Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood, 7809 Broadway, 409-572-2650
Waterman’s Restaurant, 14302 Stewart Road, 409-632-0233
Landry’s Seafood House, 5310 Broadway, 409-744-1010
Fisherman’s Wharf, 2200 Harborside Drive, 409-765-5708
Whatever you decide for your Thanksgiving in Galveston, Ryson Vacation Rentals is ready to help you make the most of your vacation rental. The holidays are always a beautiful time on the island and ideal for a weekend stay, weekly rental, or month-long getaway.
Ryson Vacation Rentals offers more than 250 properties across the island that provide plenty of reasons to visit Galveston this year. If you need help planning your visit, Gulf Coast Concierge can assist.