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Officials in Galveston and other coastal towns face the task of rescue and recovery from the effects of Hurricane Ike. Residents have been allowed back to Galveston, but there are curfews in effect.

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More than 30 miles of beaches plus a wealth of cultural and historic institutions make this island a Gulf of Mexico vacation hot spot. If you go, don't forget your walking shoes: With 14 museums and 20 art galleries, plus several historic homes and mansions, there's a lot of ground to cover. Armchair pilots will love the Lone Star Flight Museum and those with more of a nautical interest can check out the Texas Seaport Museum. Families will enjoy the many child-friendly attractions, including... more » More than 30 miles of beaches plus a wealth of cultural and historic institutions make this island a Gulf of Mexico vacation hot spot. If you go, don't forget your walking shoes: With 14 museums and 20 art galleries, plus several historic homes and mansions, there's a lot of ground to cover. Armchair pilots will love the Lone Star Flight Museum and those with more of a nautical interest can check out the Texas Seaport Museum. Families will enjoy the many child-friendly attractions, including Moody Gardens, with its replica of a tropical rain forest. It's easy to get caught up in all the activities, but don't forget to spend some downtime in the sun and on the beach. « less

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Super 8 Galveston

4 of 5 stars
lonestarbassclarinet
Houston, TX
Oct 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Usually I try to stay away from Super 8 hotels, but this one is nice. We usually try to stay here instead of one of the pricey hotels in Galveston, since we only use the room to crash at night for a...more

“SONNYS PLACE WILL RETURN”

Sonny's Place

5 of 5 stars
raven029
Houston
Sep 27, 2008

Sonny,s Place was damaged severely in the storm. A short visit with the owners wife and she said that Sonnys would repair the damade from Hurricane Ike and would be up and running in about 3 months. more

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Hotel Galvez - A Wyndham Historic Hotel

5 of 5 stars
RazorbackCruiser
Arkansas
Sep 23, 2008
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We have stayed at the Hotel Galvez three times in two years. I think it is a gorgeous hotel. I think the last time I was there, March 2008, the spa had just been completed. All the renovations are...more

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