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Local & General Info
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Location:
Nestled in the heart of Galveston Island's Strand Historic District, The Tremont House combines old world charm with European elegance. The Tremont House is withing walking distance to countless shops, restaurants, galleries, historic attractions and just a trolley ride to Galveston beaches. Forty-five minutes Houston Hobby Airport and 75 minutes from Bush International Airport.
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Areas Served:
Texas City, La Marque, Santa Fe, Hitchcock, South Houston, League City, Freeport, Bolivar, LaPorte, Seabrook, Pearland, Friendswood, Galveston, Houston
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Area Airports:
Houston Hobby - 40 miles NorthBush Intercontinental - 65 miles North
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The Strand Historic District:
The Strand District, in which The Tremont House is located, offers many unique shops to find that certain little item you've always been looking for. The Strand National Historical Landmark features one of the most extensive collections of Victorian style buildings in America, while the Visitor Center provides detailed historical information about Galveston Island.
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Mardi Gras Museum:
Features Galveston's Mardi Gras festivities past and present. Costumes and historical memorabilia are on display as well as models of the Street Arches created for Mardi Gras. The museum also includes a Mardi Gras Gift Shop.
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Texas Seaport Museum / Tall Ship Elissa:
These attractions examine Galveston's historic port and its influence on the community. The museum highlights the workings of the 19th century port and its role on natural history. THE TALL SHIP ELISSA shows visitors what life was like on the high seas with its "Life at Sea" and "Sound of Sea" exhibits.
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The Railroad Museum:
Takes visitors back in time inside one of the nations most popular rail museums, the restored Galveston Union Depot. Life-sized "ghosts of travelers past" fill the waiting room where you can actually listen in on their conversations. The museum displays Pullman cars, cabooses, and features the Santa Fe Choo Choo Diner.
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Other Area Attractions:
- Historic homes
- Museums
- Tall Sailing Ship "Elissa"
- Rainforest Pyramid
- Imax 3-D Theater
- Moody Gardens
- Palm Beach
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