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Wherever you travel, it's always interesting to see what regional artists are producing. Buchanan Gallery is your best bet for a wide range of contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, and a variety of other media. Artist openings typically coincide with Galveston's periodic ArtWalk festivals, which are held every six weeks in the Strand Historical District.
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Hendley Market offers antiques, such as books and medical equipment, but the real draw is the store's large selection of nativities and santons. Shoppers will find over 200 nativities from far away places like Bethlehem and Germany. The santons, or small collectible figurines often associated with religious themes, come mostly from Mexico.
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Historic cities always seem to have a local artist who dedicates time and energy to capturing the spirit of the city's past. Pam Heidt specializes in Galveston's rich Victorian history, and J. Bangle Gallery specializes in her artwork. Heidt's oils and watercolors are not all that shoppers find, however. The gallery also offers frames and a respectable collection of coins and other antiques.
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A traditional beach-town souvenir shop, Lafitte's Beat presents over 2,500 square feet of gift items, beachwear, and nautical-inspired merchandise. Named after Jean Lafitte, a pirate who lived in Galveston in the early 1800s, the store remains rooted in its coastal surroundings. Shells and local coral are popular souvenirs, but shoppers can also find ship's wheels and lamps. Of course, as in most stores of its kind, you can also buy shot glasses, children's toys, and salt and pepper shakers.
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Simpson's on the Strand presides over antique auctions at intervals, but the warehouse-type store offers a host of antiques on a continuous basis. The Simpsons, who maintain residences all over the world, collect and sell antiques from several centuries old to modern day collectibles. Shoppers will find everything from crystal and china to furniture and sporting equipment.
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For an impressive array of antiques and collectibles, visit this design emporium. The selection highlights the wares of over 50 dealers and includes clothing, jewelry, books, furniture, art, and architectural salvage, largely from the Victorian Age.
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Located in the 1891 Van Alstyne House, The Gingerbread House features 14 different rooms adorned with eye-catching antiques. Items include china, crystal, furniture, and jewelry, as well as Victorian dolls and hats. Since the house itself is an antique of sorts, shoppers can also get a good glimpse of Victorian architecture while they browse.
Our shopping categories guide you to the best places to find souvenirs and mementoes of a perfect trip. Where do you find a book on local history? How about a recording of that terrific zydeco band you heard? Maybe a trinket for the kids or spouse? Use our lists to narrow your search.
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