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Strand National Historic Landmark District
The Strand District, in downtown Galveston, Texas, United States, is known as the "Social and Shopping Center of the Island."
Attractions within the area include The Galveston County Museum, the Railroad Museum, Victorian architecture from the 1800s, horse and carriage rides through town, historical markets, an old fashioned trolley for transportation, and even a giant chess set in Saengerfest Park . The 36-block historic district also contains a variety of retailers, including clothing, factory outlets, souvenirs, art galleries, antique galleries, and restaurants.
On the outer edges of The Strand is the Post Office district, known for its antique and art galleries, and Pier 21 with daily showings of the movie The Great Storm of 1900, the OffShore Drilling Rig and Museum, and the Texas Seaport Museum with tall ship Elissa.
The Strand also hosts a variety of yearly events like the wildly popular Mardi Gras celebration, and the Dickens on The Strand festival, celebrating Galveston's Victorian heritage.
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