Old Galveston Square — Local services in Galveston

No visit to historic Galveston would be complete without a stop at Old Galveston Square. Originally built in 1859, this legendary building has become one of the premier shopping destinations in The Strand National Historic District. This three-story building features over 60,000 square feet of prime Galveston commercial real estate. The more than 20,000 square feet on the first floor are dedicated to storefronts for some of Galveston’s finest retail establishments, including the Emboldened Elegance Boutique, Santa Fe Trail Jewelry, The Admiralty, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Head to Footsies, and Buster’s Old Time Photos. The second and third floors have office spaces available that are perfect for any thriving business, as well as a new full-service restaurant, Pelican Joe’s, featuring a full bar,...

I've been coming here since childhood. I think the place has grown up nicely, considering hurricanes and Texas dispositions. Probably a must-see if you are in Galveston, if only for the ridiculous old-style candy stores. Most of the tourist shops are filled with those crappy, for-tourist crap that we're all used to, and there are a lot of high end boutiques if you happen to have a bunch of money to throw down.

You can have open alcohol containers in the strand,...

Something for everyone. You can enjoy many delicious restaurants and some awesome dessert places. Go for a stroll and enjoy the history, the people, the music, and the shopping. Take a nice evening carriage ride, or a historic ghost tour. Kids love watching the cruise ships leaving port and the train museum. There is always something going from Mardi Gras to Dickens on the Strand. Anyone is sure to enjoy...