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Page 3 of 4 Next door to the Elissa, at Pier 22, is Fisherman’s Wharf, a fantastic seafood restaurant offering many fresh fish and shrimp selections. We found nothing wrong here and can heartily recommend it. Lunch for three with appetizer was approximately $60. This is a popular restaurant so expect to wait in the bar for a few minutes. Also, be sure to get your parking ticket validated. Otherwise, parking is $15.
Near the harbor, the old business district is a colorful mix of many historic commercial buildings housing shops and cafes of all kinds as well as memorable art galleries. With wide covered sidewalks, one could spend hours shopping or catch a horse and carriage for a leisurely ride around the area. Parking is mostly street side and this area is crowded on the weekend. If shopping is not your thing, at least drive these streets to see the many beautiful buildings. www.thestrand.com Galveston was a prosperous seaport during the late 1800’s. Many wealthy businessmen built magnificent homes here, the most notable among these is the Bishop’s Palace, a private residence designed by Nicholas Clayton and built for Walter Gresham in 1886. It is built from native Texas granite, white limestone and red sandstone, all cut and shaped on the premises. Many rare woods, like rosewood, satinwood, white mahogany, American oak and maple were used for the interior, hand-carved woodwork. In 1923 it was purchased by the Catholic Diocese of Galveston to become the official residence of the bishop. But only one Bishop ever lived there. Reverend Christopher Byrne stayed there until his death in 1950. In 1963, the Catholic Church opened it to the public, making it the first of the Galveston mansions to be turned into a museum. To see more rare items and treasures, visit The Bishop's Palace at 1402 Broadway. The entrance fee is $5.00 per person. www.thecityofgalveston.com
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