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Galveston Island is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast in the United States, about 50 miles (80.5 km) southeast of Houston. The entire island, with the exception of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston in Galveston County.
The island is about 27 miles (43.5 km) long and no more than 3 miles (4.8 km) wide at its widest point. The island is oriented generally northeast-southwest, with the Gulf of Mexico on the east and south, West Bay on the west, and Galveston Bay on the north. The island's main access point from the mainland is the Interstate Highway 45 causeway that crosses West Bay on the northeast side of the island.
The far north end of the island is separated from the Bolivar Peninsula by Galveston Harbor, the entrance to Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel. Ferry service is available between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. The southern end of the island is separated from the mainland by San Luis Pass. The San Luis Pass-Vacek Toll Bridge connects the San Luis Pass Road on Galveston Island with the Bluewater Highway that leads south into the town of Surfside Beach.
Galveston /ˈɡælvᵻstən/ is a coastal city located on Galveston Island and Pelican Island in the U.S. state of Texas. The community of 208.3 square miles (539 km2), with its population of 47,762 people (2012 Census estimate), is the county seat and second-largest municipality of Galveston County. It is located within Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area.
Named after Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Count of Gálvez (born in Málaga, Spain), Galveston's first European settlements on the island were constructed around 1816 by French pirate Louis-Michel Aury to help the fledgling Republic of Mexico fight Spain. The Port of Galveston was established in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico following its successful independence from Spain. The city served as the main port for the Texas Navy during the Texas Revolution, and later served as the capital of the Republic of Texas.
During the 19th century, Galveston became a major U.S. commercial center and one of the largest ports in the United States. It was devastated by the 1900 Galveston Hurricane, whose effects included flooding and a storm surge. The natural disaster on the exposed barrier island is still ranked as the deadliest in United States history, with an estimated toll of 8,000 people.
An island /ˈaɪlənd/ or isle /ˈaɪl/ is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, skerries, cays or keys. An island in a river or a lake island may be called an eyot or ait, or a holm. A grouping of geographically or geologically related islands is called an archipelago, e.g. the Philippines.
An island may be described as such despite the presence of an artificial land bridge, for example Singapore and its causeway, or the various Dutch delta islands, such as IJsselmonde. Some places may even retain "island" in their names for historical reasons after being connected to a larger landmass by a wide land bridge, such as Coney Island or Coronado Island. Conversely, when a piece of land is separated from the mainland by a man-made canal, for example the Peloponnese by the Corinth Canal, it is generally not considered an island.
There are two main types of islands: continental islands and oceanic islands. There are also artificial islands.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a Pleasure pier in Galveston, Texas, United States. Opened in Summer 2012, it has 1 roller coaster, 15 rides, carnival games and souvenir shops.
The new Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier was built 1,130 feet (340 m) out over the Gulf of Mexico waters. It had its "soft" opening on May 25, 2012.
The new pier complex is located where the original Pleasure Pier stood from 1943 until 1961, when it was destroyed by Hurricane Carla. The original Pleasure Pier featured rides, an arcade, an aquarium, concessions, a large ball room, named the Marine Ballroom, and fishing at the end of the pier. It was also the site of the USS Flagship Hotel, an over-the-water hotel built in 1965 that was demolished after Hurricane Ike in 2008.
Features at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier include:
Iron Shark is a steel roller coaster at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. The Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter roller coaster opened to the public on June 1, 2012. Iron Shark was the first of its kind in the state of Texas. The ride was installed by Ride Entertainment Group, who handles all of Gerstlauer's operations in the Western Hemisphere.
Iron Shark is an Iron Shark-designed Euro-Fighter by German company Gerstlauer. The roller coaster stands 100 feet (30 m) above the pier with some parts of the roller coaster standing over the Gulf of Mexico. The ride features 4 inversions.
The ride begins with a 180° turn out of the station. It then's proceed up a 100-foot (30 m) vertical lift hill. After peaking the hill, the ride enters into a beyond vertical drop. The train then enters an Immelmann loop followed by a dive loop. A short stretch of high speed curves lead the train into a cutback followed by an inclined loop. This returns the train to the station.
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I was born on Galveston Island. They call us BOI's! (Born on the Island). I hope you enjoy the sights and the trip down memory lane. I wish I had more time to get out, walk and do videos but I was limited. Please go visit. It's much more than a beach! If you're out there... Nomadic Fanatic... stop by and see Galveston since you're near Corpus Christi. It's not too far away. If you do, give me a shout. I'd love to meet you and Jax!
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What do you get when you put a 230 foot chair swings ride off the side of a pier swinging over the water? Texas Flyer! Check out this POV of this awesome, but terrifying ride! Filmed & Edited by Robb Alvey - www.themeparkreview.com
Galveston Island, an escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city. 32 miles of beaches, rich history and unique attractions.
Galveston Island State Park, near Houston, spans from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico to Galveston Bay. The natural coastal setting is a great spot for swimming, fishing, camping, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org for more information.
This video shows the aftermath of Hurricane Ike on Galveston Island, TX on Saturday morning after landfall. One of the biggest threats were fires, which were almost impossible to control given the strong winds. Check out the pre-landfall surf and landfall videos on the TornadoVideos.net channel
Here's our day exploring Galveston, Texas. We walked around old town, ate some food and visited the beach! Full Time RV living at it best :) We're Kyle & Olivia, a young couple traveling the country full time in our 16ft vintage camper. We work from the road with our online Etsy shop, where we sell antique maps and prints. We hit the road in September of 2015 and continue to share our experiences as we learn and grow. Our goal is to live a minimal lifestyle and connect with the world around us. Join us as we discover the joys and obstacles of life on the road! Subscribe to our Newsletter! - http://eepurl.com/ciZV5T Support us for Free! Shop with this link! - https://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8&camp;=1789&creative;=9325&linkCode;=ur2&node;=3375251&site-redirect;=&tag;=drvi-20&linkId;=HMRBXV...
Front Row Point of View (POV) of Iron Shark at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Galveston, TX. Watch in Full HD 1080p! View Offride Video Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y7EOXn0u-w Opened: 2012 Type: Steel Manufacturer: Gerstlauer Model: Euro-Fighter (Custom) Lift/launch system: Vertical chain lift hill Height: 100 ft (30 m) Length: 1,246 ft (380 m) Speed: 52 mph (84 km/h) Inversions: 4 Duration: 1:00 Height restriction: 48 in (122 cm) Trains: 3 trains with a single car. Riders are arranged 4 across in 2 rows for a total of 8 riders per train. Iron Shark is a custom-designed Euro-Fighter by German company Gerstlauer. The roller coaster stands 100 feet (30 m) above the pier with some parts of the roller coaster standing over the Gulf of Mexico. The ride features four inv...
A video tour of Downtown Galveston Island, Texas brought to you by the Downtown Partnership. Places of interest included are Gracie's, Bungalow, Head to Footsies, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Pirates Legends of the Gulf Coast, Haunted Mayfield Manor, Affaire d'art International Fine Art Gallery, MOD Coffee House, Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar, and Saltwater Grill. Please subscribe to Galvestoncom and don't forget to leave a comment. Galveston Island Lodging, http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations Galveston.com, http://www.galveston.com
Please subscribe to Galvestoncom and don't forget to leave a comment. Galveston Island Lodging, http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations Galveston.com Calendar of Events, http://www.galveston.com/calendarofevents Galveston on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/Galveston Galveston.com, http://www.galveston.com Mardi Gras Galveston B-roll from Galveston Island, Texas. Please subscribe to Galvestoncom and don't forget to leave a comment. Galveston Island Lodging, http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations Galveston.com Calendar of Events, http://www.galveston.com/calendarofevents Galveston on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/Galveston Galveston.com, http://www.galveston.com
Please subscribe to Galvestoncom and don't forget to leave a comment. Galveston Island Lodging, http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations Galveston.com Calendar of Events, http://www.galveston.com/calendarofevents Galveston on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/Galveston Galveston.com, http://www.galveston.com Official video travelogue of Galveston Island, updated for 2010! From the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Galveston.com & Company.
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Top 16 Tourist Attractions in Galveston - Travel Texas: Bishop's Palace, The Strand, Tree Sculptures, 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, The Seawall, Lone Star Flight Museum, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Terminal, Seawolf Park, East End Historic District, Galveston Island State Park, Rosenberg Library, The Bryan Museum, Stewart Beach
I was born on Galveston Island. They call us BOI's! (Born on the Island). I hope you enjoy the sights and the trip down memory lane. I wish I had more time to get out, walk and do videos but I was limited. Please go visit. It's much more than a beach! If you're out there... Nomadic Fanatic... stop by and see Galveston since you're near Corpus Christi. It's not too far away. If you do, give me a shout. I'd love to meet you and Jax!
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Galveston Island, Texas offers everything in a resort destination - beautiful accommodations, entertainment, shopping, and 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches. Escape and explore Galveston Island, Texas. For more information, visit TourTexas.com https://www.tourtexas.com/destinations/36 Order Brochure https://www.tourtexas.com/destinations/36 Newsletter Signup https://www.tourtexas.com/AT.cfm?u=100C0C084257570F0F0F561F19140E1D0B0C1716561B1715571C1D1E190D140C56190B08&a;=4E4E49&i;=4B4E&t;=361D0F0B141D0C0C1D0A5834111613 Facebook https://www.tourtexas.com/AT.cfm?u=0F0F0F561E191B1D1A171713561B1715573F19140E1D0B0C1716&a;=4E4E49&i;=4B4E&t;=3E191B1D1A1717135834111613 Pinterest https://www.tourtexas.com/AT.cfm?u=0F0F0F560811160C1D0A1D0B0C561B1715571F19140E1D0B0C17161B171557&a;=4E4E49&i;=4B4E&t;=2811160C1D0A...
With so much to see and do Alicia Cahill shows you some of the best Galveston Island has to offer. Please subscribe to Galvestoncom and don't forget to leave a comment. Galveston Island Lodging, http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations Galveston.com Calendar of Events, http://www.galveston.com/calendarofevents Galveston on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/Galveston Galveston.com, http://www.galveston.com
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Houston Staycation Guide helps you with ideas in planning a local vacation. If you need to stay near home or save on travel expenses, this guide has some ideas in Houston as well as featuring cities surrounding Houston, Texas in Galveston Island, The Woodlands, and Lake Conroe. For more information visit, www.houstonstaycation.com or friend them on Facebook.
Please subscribe to Galvestoncom and don't forget to leave a comment. Galveston Island Lodging, http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations Galveston.com Calendar of Events, http://www.galveston.com/calendarofevents Galveston on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/Galveston Galveston.com, http://www.galveston.com Official video travelogue of Galveston Island, updated for 2010! From the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Galveston.com & Company.
I was born on Galveston Island. They call us BOI's! (Born on the Island). I hope you enjoy the sights and the trip down memory lane. I wish I had more time to get out, walk and do videos but I was limited. Please go visit. It's much more than a beach! If you're out there... Nomadic Fanatic... stop by and see Galveston since you're near Corpus Christi. It's not too far away. If you do, give me a shout. I'd love to meet you and Jax!
Please subscribe to Galvestoncom and don't forget to leave a comment. Galveston Island Lodging, http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations Galveston.com Calendar of Events, http://www.galveston.com/calendarofevents Galveston on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/Galveston Galveston.com, http://www.galveston.com Mardi Gras Galveston B-roll from Galveston Island, Texas. Please subscribe to Galvestoncom and don't forget to leave a comment. Galveston Island Lodging, http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations Galveston.com Calendar of Events, http://www.galveston.com/calendarofevents Galveston on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/Galveston Galveston.com, http://www.galveston.com
What do you get when you put a 230 foot chair swings ride off the side of a pier swinging over the water? Texas Flyer! Check out this POV of this awesome, but terrifying ride! Filmed & Edited by Robb Alvey - www.themeparkreview.com
Galveston Island, an escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city. 32 miles of beaches, rich history and unique attractions.
Galveston Island State Park, near Houston, spans from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico to Galveston Bay. The natural coastal setting is a great spot for swimming, fishing, camping, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org for more information.
This video shows the aftermath of Hurricane Ike on Galveston Island, TX on Saturday morning after landfall. One of the biggest threats were fires, which were almost impossible to control given the strong winds. Check out the pre-landfall surf and landfall videos on the TornadoVideos.net channel
Here's our day exploring Galveston, Texas. We walked around old town, ate some food and visited the beach! Full Time RV living at it best :) We're Kyle & Olivia, a young couple traveling the country full time in our 16ft vintage camper. We work from the road with our online Etsy shop, where we sell antique maps and prints. We hit the road in September of 2015 and continue to share our experiences as we learn and grow. Our goal is to live a minimal lifestyle and connect with the world around us. Join us as we discover the joys and obstacles of life on the road! Subscribe to our Newsletter! - http://eepurl.com/ciZV5T Support us for Free! Shop with this link! - https://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8&camp;=1789&creative;=9325&linkCode;=ur2&node;=3375251&site-redirect;=&tag;=drvi-20&linkId;=HMRBXV...
Front Row Point of View (POV) of Iron Shark at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Galveston, TX. Watch in Full HD 1080p! View Offride Video Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y7EOXn0u-w Opened: 2012 Type: Steel Manufacturer: Gerstlauer Model: Euro-Fighter (Custom) Lift/launch system: Vertical chain lift hill Height: 100 ft (30 m) Length: 1,246 ft (380 m) Speed: 52 mph (84 km/h) Inversions: 4 Duration: 1:00 Height restriction: 48 in (122 cm) Trains: 3 trains with a single car. Riders are arranged 4 across in 2 rows for a total of 8 riders per train. Iron Shark is a custom-designed Euro-Fighter by German company Gerstlauer. The roller coaster stands 100 feet (30 m) above the pier with some parts of the roller coaster standing over the Gulf of Mexico. The ride features four inv...
A video tour of Downtown Galveston Island, Texas brought to you by the Downtown Partnership. Places of interest included are Gracie's, Bungalow, Head to Footsies, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Pirates Legends of the Gulf Coast, Haunted Mayfield Manor, Affaire d'art International Fine Art Gallery, MOD Coffee House, Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar, and Saltwater Grill. Please subscribe to Galvestoncom and don't forget to leave a comment. Galveston Island Lodging, http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations Galveston.com, http://www.galveston.com
Day parade on Galveston Island
From Sargassum Symposium 2008, Corpus Christi, TX
40 minuets of sunset overlooking Galveston Bay. Note: tide is slowly coming in.
Please subscribe to Galvestoncom and don't forget to leave a comment. Galveston Island Lodging, http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations Galveston.com Calendar of Events, http://www.galveston.com/calendarofevents Galveston on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/Galveston Galveston.com, http://www.galveston.com Hurricane Ike made landfall on Galveston Island September 2008. The hurricane was catastrophic for residents of Galveston Island.
Please subscribe to Galvestoncom and don't forget to leave a comment. Galveston Island Lodging, http://www.galveston.com/lodgingreservations Galveston.com Calendar of Events, http://www.galveston.com/calendarofevents Galveston on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/Galveston Galveston.com, http://www.galveston.com Hurricane Ike made landfall on Galveston Island September 2008. The hurricane was catastrophic for residents of Galveston Island.
2nd attempt at HD recording of a sunrise via cell phone. I used a directional microphone and wind screen