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"3204 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550 409-621-5237http://www.thespot.islandfamous.com/. Outdoor dining & beach views featuring tasty burgers and a festive happy hour. Dine on the patio or enjoy the open-air deck overlooking the Gulf."

"On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger stood on the balcony of the building and declared that all slaves were free, marking the date of the historic Juneteenth celebrations in Texas. Ashton Villa was not only the first mansion built on Broadway Boulevard, it was the first mansion built on the island and one of the first brick residences in Galveston, according to Galveston.com. Constructed in 1859 by James M. Brown, a wealthy businessman, the three-story home was built in the Victorian Italianate style and features ornate verandas adorned with cast iron accents."

"Built in Victorian Italianate style, Ashton Villa was one of the first brick structures in Texas when it was constructed in 1859. European craftsmen and slave labour were used to build this home for Colonel James Moreau Brown, a prominent hardware merchant and banker. Today the Villa is home to the Galveston Island Visitors Centre."

"NOAA is an acronym that stands for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an organization focused on managing fishery species and characterizing their various habitats. NOAA Fisheries Service Galveston Laboratory puts on a lot of work to conserve various marine species including sea turtles. The laboratory offers a sea turtle tour every week for interested visitors who wish to see and learn more about sea turtles."