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Old 05-20-2013, 08:42 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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I've heard that the bar on the top floor of The Tremont Hotel is really great to do.
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Old 05-20-2013, 09:01 PM
 
Location: The Lone Star State
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As long as you don't plan to swim the whole time, Galveston is quite good.

When we want white sand and torquoise water, we go to the Florida panhandle. However, there is not much else redeeming about that area -- little/no history, so-so food with lots of lame chains, and no character. Galveston, however, has a great historic district (Strand) and other charming sites, delicious fresh seafood, and other activities like Moody Gardens.
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Old 05-21-2013, 10:07 AM
 
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I spent my late teen years in DC and spent a lot of time going to the beaches of DelMarVa including Dewey and Rehoboth. I also lived in Pittsburgh and would drive up to Erie from time to time. Based on what you have supplied you will have a good time along the Texas coast. Much of the coast is public and you can drive down it, have a beer (you can't drink on any East Coast beach I ever went to) or even camp.

Galveston is a unique town, sort of industry meets resort. You will see a lot of rundown places, but also a lot of great architecture. As far as beaches I would say what others have; East Beach or Stewart. I'm not a fan of the beaches along the sea wall. Do hit the Strand. Don't expect to be blown away, but it has some fantastic architecture, and you can drink a beer while you hit touristy shops. I tend to go to Maceo's for Muffalettas. They are not as good as Central Market's, but they are still not bad. Hit Patty Cakes Bakery for treats. The area has lots of restored Victorian homes so it's worth going to the area just for that. If you go across the Bay on the ferry go to Stingarees for fried Gulf Seafood and a fantastic view.

The crabs down here are indeed the same blue crabs that you would get around the Chesapeake Bay. I'm not sure why anyone would say anything different. I have never been there, but I have heard that Benno's is good.

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Old 05-21-2013, 10:25 AM
 
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I like the Cajun Greek Seafood Restaurant on 61st. I think it's a locals favorite too.
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Old 05-21-2013, 02:43 PM
 
Location: H-Town
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You'll be sitting in traffic along with half of the other people that live in this state, have fun!
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Old 05-21-2013, 06:16 PM
 
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You'll be sitting in traffic along with half of the other people that live in this state, have fun!
Just half?! Shoot, I was thinking it'd at least be 2/3 and got a ton of books-on-cd from the library accordingly. Heck, we'll be pretty disappointed if it's not long enough to finish them!! (You're telling this to someone that convinced her husband they should drive 21 hours home for Christmas instead of just flying. There are simply those of us in the world that it's not possible to daunt when it comes to traveling -- especially seeing somewhere new )
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Old 05-21-2013, 07:14 PM
 
Location: H-Town
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Just half?! Shoot, I was thinking it'd at least be 2/3 and got a ton of books-on-cd from the library accordingly. Heck, we'll be pretty disappointed if it's not long enough to finish them!! (You're telling this to someone that convinced her husband they should drive 21 hours home for Christmas instead of just flying. There are simply those of us in the world that it's not possible to daunt when it comes to traveling -- especially seeing somewhere new )
I get ya, just giving some fair warning. Have fun!
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Old 05-21-2013, 07:42 PM
 
Location: Houston
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At Seawolf park, there's also an old WWII submarine and destroyer escort. Plus the Lone Star flight museum has lots of neat old planes. I'm in the oil business, so I enjoy the Ocean Star offshore drilling museum located 50 yards from the Strand. Almost right next to the Ocean Star is the 1877 tall ship Elissa museum. Oh yeah, and there's the railroad museum in the Strand too.
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Old 05-21-2013, 08:03 PM
 
Location: Houston, Texas
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At Seawolf park, there's also an old WWII submarine and destroyer escort. Plus the Lone Star flight museum has lots of neat old planes. I'm in the oil business, so I enjoy the Ocean Star offshore drilling museum located 50 yards from the Strand. Almost right next to the Ocean Star is the 1877 tall ship Elissa museum. Oh yeah, and there's the railroad museum in the Strand too.
All these are my personal favorites. If you're real lucky, quite often they have men who actually served on the Submarine during wartime and they hang out and tell their stories to whoever will listen. And listen they do. They answer all kinds of questions from what it feels like to have depth charges dropped on them to personal questions.

For eating, nearly every tourist place is a winner but my personal favorite is Shrimp N Stuff on Avenue O and 39th st. The locals keep this place a secret and it's off the beaten path from the tourists. It's very very popular
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