Located in the Texas Gulf Coast, just 45 minutes south of Houston, Galveston is a fast-growing city with a lot going for it it's a busy port, an important fishing industry and trade center, home to a well-known historic district and a popular tourist and spring break destination. Each February, Galveston hosts one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States. With moderate year-round sunny tropical temperatures and 32 miles of sandy beaches, the city is an attractive vacation spot for families and fun business convention center for corporate types. Top attractions include the Moody Gardens, a massive exploration and discovery museum, and the Elissa, an 1877 landmark tall ship. Located in the Texas Gulf Coast, just 45 minutes south of Houston, Galveston is a fast-growing city with a lot going for it, it's a busy port, an important fishing industry and trade center, home to a well-known historic district and a popular tourist and spring break destination. Each February, Galveston hosts one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States. With moderate year-round sunny tropical temperatures and 32 miles of sandy beaches, the city is an attractive vacation spot for families and fun business convention center for corporate types. Top attractions include the Moody Gardens, a massive exploration and discovery museum, and the Elissa, an 1877 landmark tall ship.

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