Located on the upper Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico, the beautiful city of Galveston occupies virtually all of a 32-mile-long island approximately 2 miles off of mainland Texas coast, and about 50 miles away from Houston. It is an important port city, as well as a city of thriving industry, plenty of diversity, and much to see and do. Even better, Galveston has a growing and thriving LGBTQ community that is friendly, welcoming, and wonderful. If you’re thinking of making your next ...more