Best Ways to Support Black Owned Business in Galveston

On your next trip to Galveston Island, consider supporting one of these wonderful black-owned tourism businesses.

Black-Owned Business Spotlight

Black-Owned Restaurants

Leon’s Finest In & Out Barbecue House
Soul2Soul Café
Allen’s Kitchen and Grill
Smokin J’s Curbside Kitchen & BBQ

Experience African American History

Important links to Galveston’s African American heritage can be found throughout the city, in the form of historic buildings, monuments, and parks.

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Plan Your Trip

With our new interactive app, you have the ability to plan your entire trip in the palm of you hand. For instance, if you want to have a self-guided tour of these African American historic places, select "itineraries" then choose "African American History Tour."

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African American History Guidebook

This tour guide was created to invite you to explore Galveston’s rich African American Heritage. The sites, events and people listed will help those interested in learning and sharing with family members the many ways African America.

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Take The Freedom Walk

A lot of people aren’t aware that Galveston was where Juneteenth, a monumental event in U. S. history occurred. This day has come to be known as Juneteenth, Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. Take this self-guided Freedom Walk to learn about 5 historic sites and their importance to Juneteenth.

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Visit Galveston is the official destination marketing organization for Galveston Island, Texas.