David Bowers, 2010 president of the Galveston Association of Realtors®, offers tips to enjoy yourself while on the island.
Take a Walk
“There’s a very easy 5K that’s on the weekend of the convention—a lot of people walk it. It’s a great race that takes you through the historic neighborhoods. It’s presented by the Galveston Historical Foundation, of which I’m president.”
The Galveston Rebirth 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 a.m. Register at GalvestonHistory.org/Galveston_Rebirth_Race.asp. All proceeds benefit the Galveston Historical Foundation.
Tour the tree stumps
“Not only did we have the hurricane, but we had one of the largest deforestations ever seen in this country. We lost 44,000 trees. The trees have been taken away, mostly for shipbuilding projects across the country.
Many people in neighborhoods that lost their trees have used their stumps to create fantastic sculptures. There’s all this art right there in people’s front yards.”
Find a list of the Galveston Island Tree Sculptures and their addresses at Galveston.com/City040110.
See the town from a saddle
“One thing I love about Galveston is that the city has a 19
Head to GalvestonHistory.org/Plc-Map.asp and Galveston.com/Maps for maps of places to visit on your ride or walk.
Hungry?
“Galveston, of course, has great seafood, but here’s an insider tip: we also have great mom-and-pop Mexican restaurants.” Whatever your palate, here are some recommendations:
+Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall Blvd.
+Casey’s Seaside Cafe
3802 Seawall Blvd.
+Gaido’s Famous Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall Blvd.
+Benno’s on the Beach
1200 Seawall Blvd.
+Fisherman’s Wharf
Pier 22, 409/765-5708
+Rudy and Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffi ce St., 409/762-3696
+Luigi’s Italian Ristoranti
2328 The Strand, 409/763-6500
Courtesy of TAR- Article
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