The Strand — Attraction in Galveston

Definitely a must if you're visiting Galveston! Great jobs and novelty stores! Bars if you're into that sorta thing. It was all dressed up for Mardi Gras when we went. There is a huge variety of very unique items, but you do see a lot of cheap repeat touristy merch that you can find anywhere.

My favorite places were:

La King's Confectionery! Their malt shakes and ice cream are incredible, and you can actually watch them make candy in the back! The chocolates and fudge are also good, and there's a lot of novelty or vintage candies.

A Charmed Life Jewelry had some really cool metal art that we ended up purchasing. I'm a huge dragon fan, and there are several cool dragon sculptures inside!

Bunch'a Cool Stuff: had some hilarious shirts.

Also, snap a picture of the giant...

Not what it could or used to be. Ruined in my opinion by the cruise traffic. We live in Houston and like coming down and walking around the shops etc. But... It is really nothing more than a tourist spot now. Each store carries roughly the same stuff, expensive and boring. I get it, business is business and the stores are catering to the type of customers they have. Parking is challenging, food can be good depending, beware its not the best place for strollers and or...

it’s a fun strand to explore. Always go to the bathroom after you leave a restaurant. Nothing is more irritating then having Togo and nowhere togo while constantly walking. Be prepared with a few hundred or more to be able to eat for 2 and shop for trinkets or art that are must haves. Homelessness was not overwhelming or terrible at all. Spending a few days in Galveston ended up being charming and grew on me. Old Victorian houses,seagulls that are fearless,and...