Downtown Galveston by Suet
We went downtown.... as it was Sunday, not a lot open. It was too early in the season for the full on partying that happens here. I mean full on. People stay up all night in the warm evenings, party until dawn and then sleep through the hot days. This is a seaside town that thrives on weekenders and summer dollars.You have to come here when the Mardi Gras is on in February 2008 and except for Rio, this is the only place I have been where the costumes are fantastic, the atmosphere is electric and the music, well, even if you can't dance, you HAVE to dance to it!
Warm nights, partying...
There are specialist holiday complexes where you can rent an apartment quite reasonably. Try to avoid Spring Break when all the students come here and sleep 14 to an apartment, making noise until dawn. Best to try for during the week if you can, unless you like lots of people!
I've put the Mardi Gras website here for you, it is in February 2008. Well worth visiting!