LOCAL Houston | The City Guide FEBRUARY 2016

galveston WHERE TO LIVE NOW Located 50 miles south of Houston on the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Island is home to more than 45,000 full-time residents. With 14 museums and historic homes (including the famous Ashton Villa, Bishop’s Palace and Moody Mansion), four historic districts, 20 art galleries, 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches, top universities such as The University of Texas Medical Branch and Texas A&M University at Galveston, more than 100 shops and restaurants, Moody Gardens and home to 3 National Historical Landmarks, Galveston Island really does have it all. Insider TYSH MEFFORD, Diamond Director Stella & Dot, has lived in Galveston full time 2 years. What do you love best about Galveston? Small town living with the perks that you find by being a destination location (amazing restaurants, top-notch medical care through UTMB and an incredible cultural and arts district). I also have found that you will either find most Galvestonians in flip-flops OR a formal gown. There are SO many formal events happening all year long

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