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e bike renTals and island advenTure Tours

Enjoy a guided tour of the island’s coolest spots on a new electric bike from
Zipp-E-Bikes. There is no better way to see the island than on a quiet and
easy to ride E-bike. your guide will take you on an adventure that highlights
everything the island has to offer- history, industry, wildlife, beaches, and
more.
Each tour is guided by a fun local guide and lasts two hours. Tours start out
slow as riders get comfortable on the E-bikes. Pick a tour that suits your taste.
See the history and architecture, enjoy delicious food from local eateries, or
get a little bit of everything plus some time in the sand with their favorite
adventure tour.
E-bikes are also available for rent and allow you to explore Galveston island
at your own pace. Rentals are available by the hour, half-day or a full-day. See
what you want to see when you want. Take yourself or a group of friends on a tour of Galveston’s history, curiosities, and fare- all
on your own schedule. The shop has a wide variety of electric bicycle models with a bike style to suit every person and every taste.
Zipp-E-Bikes LLC is a family owned community bike shop dedicated to getting more people out on bikes. They see the health
benefits and the happiness that bicycles bring to people and how electric bicycles are quickly allowing a wider range of ages and
abilities enjoy the simple pleasure of riding a bike.
Zipp-E-Bikes is located in the heart of Galveston’s historic district across from the Tremont hotel at 2311 Mechanic. The shop is
open daily. for more information on the tours, bike rentals, and the bike shop call 409.539.3323 or visit www.zippebikes.com.

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hisTorical GalvesTon GhosT Tours book siGninG aT GalvesTon bookshoP

Spring Break on Galveston island Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing on Saturday,
has become an annual event for March 23 from 2pm-4pm for author Ruth Davis with her book,
many families and sun seekers. Thirteen Rivers: The Last Voyage of La Belle, a historical novel
The sands and surf of the island based on the true saga of french explorer Robert Cavelier, Sieur
are a staple attraction but also de La Salle and his colony.
fall victim to the unpredictable upon discovering in 1682 that the Mississippi River emptied
weather we sometimes into the Gulf of Mexico, La Salle claimed for france the entire
encounter here on the Texas Gulf river valley and all of its tributaries, including a large portion
Coast. Through sun, rain, fog or of present-day Texas. he called
even high winds, the spirits of his empire La Louisiane to honor
historical Galveston island are reigning french monarch, king
always ready for visitors. Louis Xiv. This is the story of what
historic Galveston Ghost Tours became of the four ships, La Belle,
offers nightly tours through the Le Joly, l’Aimable and Le Saint-
historic downtown and East End of Galveston and with the Francois which had left france in
arrival of spring, they have extended their tour schedule to 1684 bound for La Louisiane with
include more tour times - nightly at 8pm and 10 pm - where 280 people aboard.
visitors can entrench themselves in the lives of the rich and The novel chronicles the
famous and the bizarre history of the island’s past. hurricanes, pirates in the
Stories of murder, historical accounts of illegal activities Caribbean, ship-wrecks, betrayals,
along with recent sightings of the spirits left behind make revenge, indian war parties,
for a night of chills and intrigue. Large groups are always kidnapping and murder, all playing
welcome and the tours can even take place with a step on out on what is now the Texas Gulf coast. The cast of characters
guide that uses the group vehicle to travel, if needed. includes priests, soldiers, sailors, deserters, murderers and
historical Galveston Ghost Tours are available every night families including women and children, as well as indian
at 8pm and 10pm. Tours begin at the corner of 23rd Street warriors and chiefs.
and Sealy. Adult tickets are $20, children $15. Private tours Galveston Bookshop is located at 317 23 Street. for more Courtesy images
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are also available by phone request. To book your tour call information visit www.GalvestonBookshop.com or call
832.245.0492 or visit www.historicGalvestonGhostTours.com. 409.750.8200.

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