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“Galveston's rebuilt golf scene offers some worthwhile options” GolfTexas.com
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Top-rated hotels

1 The Galvestonian 4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
2 The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand... 4.5 of 5 stars 239 reviews
3 Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Gran... 4.0 of 5 stars 446 reviews
4 Escapes! to the Gulf at Galveston 4.0 of 5 stars 84 reviews
5 Quality Inn & Suites Galveston 4.0 of 5 stars 258 reviews
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Top-rated B&Bs

1 Coastal Dreams Bed & Breakfast 5.0 of 5 stars 62 reviews
2 Grace Manor Bed & Breakfast 5.0 of 5 stars 22 reviews
3 The Victorian Inn 4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
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Attractions

1 Galveston - Port Bolivar Ferry 4.5 of 5 stars 194 reviews
2 Tree Sculptures 4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
3 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA 4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews

Tours

1 Galveston Island Historic Tours 5.0 of 5 stars 6 reviews
2 C-Sick Surfin' 5.0 of 5 stars 6 reviews
3 Galveston Island Duck Tours 4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
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Top-rated restaurants

1 Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar 4.5 of 5 stars 73 reviews
2 La King's Confectionery 4.5 of 5 stars 103 reviews
3 Mosquito Cafe 4.5 of 5 stars 171 reviews

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