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Tree Sculptures
Tree Sculptures
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  • 404HappyTraveller
    Saskatchewan, Canada481 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very impressive collection
    It is quite amazing the ingenuity it took to immortalize the tree by sculpting them into such a variety of images. We took the lazy way and drove up and down the streets, and combined the tree sculpture self guided tour with the historic homes tour. Unfortunately, some of the sculptures are starting to show their are a bit and could use a bit of refurbishing. Nevertheless, they are still very impressive.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written March 4, 2024
  • Exploration594813
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    See them ALL
    I go to Galveston quite often. I love the tree sculptures. I was so taken with them when they were first done that I literally drove the entire island getting addresses to them all. I wish the map that is provided would include them ALL because they are a “must see”
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written March 16, 2024
  • California_momofsix
    1,123 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun treasure hunt in a beautiful neighborhood
    We toured the neighborhood independently by car after downloading the tree sculpture guide map from the Galveston tourism website. The map was pretty easy to follow, the streets are not busy, so you can easily pull over to see the sculptures. Some sculptures are larger and more elaborate than others. It was kind of like a fun little treasure hunt. About a third of the sculptures are either deteriorating or have been removed. The real surprise to me was the historic neighborhood itself--so many beautiful houses and properties.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written April 27, 2024
  • Megan G
    Boyce, Louisiana10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tree sculptures are beautifully crafted and randomly placed.
    The views of the tree sculptures were beautiful, nice little time passer and exposure to some great artwork! We enjoyed seeing all the different types of animals and scenery. A good experience for all ages!
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written June 14, 2024
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Paul G
Tucson, AZ3,765 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021
Keeping History Alive is the reason for these spectacular sculptures.

After many of the trees were lost in a hurricane, many of the homeowers had the trees made into sculptures.

Walk the streets ( driving is not advised as you miss too many ) and marvel at the talent and effort that it took.

Pick up a map of the area and take your time. Some are in perfect condition, some have suffered from time, all are well worth looking at.
Written April 14, 2021
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Anne O
Kennesaw, GA3,819 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
This is such a great concept on so many levels. Wonderful trees that were felled by Hurricane Ike in 2008 have been repurposed into decorative sculptures. Although some have weathered over time, they are a testament to talent and ingenuity. We printed the map on the Galveston visitor website which led us through the historic streets of the East End and viewed each sculpture. It was a great way to spend a few hours - exercise, tree sculptures, historic homes and Galveston history.
Written February 22, 2022
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California_momofsix
Fairfield1,123 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
We toured the neighborhood independently by car after downloading the tree sculpture guide map from the Galveston tourism website. The map was pretty easy to follow, the streets are not busy, so you can easily pull over to see the sculptures. Some sculptures are larger and more elaborate than others. It was kind of like a fun little treasure hunt. About a third of the sculptures are either deteriorating or have been removed. The real surprise to me was the historic neighborhood itself--so many beautiful houses and properties.
Written April 27, 2024
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Megan G
Boyce, LA10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Friends
The views of the tree sculptures were beautiful, nice little time passer and exposure to some great artwork! We enjoyed seeing all the different types of animals and scenery. A good experience for all ages!
Written June 14, 2024
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404HappyTraveller
Saskatchewan, Canada481 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
It is quite amazing the ingenuity it took to immortalize the tree by sculpting them into such a variety of images. We took the lazy way and drove up and down the streets, and combined the tree sculpture self guided tour with the historic homes tour. Unfortunately, some of the sculptures are starting to show their are a bit and could use a bit of refurbishing. Nevertheless, they are still very impressive.
Written March 4, 2024
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Diane B
College Station, TX143 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
The sculptures we were able to see were mostly awesome. Finding them was quite the challenge. Driving down one way streets, sometimes with 4 way stops, sometimes not. Cars coming up behind us, flying around us. Some of the sculptures were hidden in the yards and none of them were well marked. Never did find The Tin Man and Toto, or the Blue Herons on Rocky Waterfall.
Written May 2, 2024
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Fun4Me2Travel
Nebraska1,253 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
We did the self guided tour. While we did find quite a few great sculptures, some we could not find, and others were not well cared for or had been removed. The bulk of them are easy to find just by driving up and down the streets. Get a free map from the Chamber downtown to guide you and show where they all are.
Written June 8, 2024
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DuaneRad
Union City, CA97 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Couples
The tree sculptures are very impressive and a nice way to spend an hour or two walking around. Not only will you see the tree sculptures but you'll also see very beautiful homes in the neighborhood.
My only complaint is that the map of the trees is NOT up to date. Not all tree sculptures are still standing and some are in real bad shape.
Written April 23, 2022
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Loretta H
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
A high point of our trip. But we took the self guided tour without enough preparaton, and did a lot of retracking. We never figured out how to use our gps right. The little tourist book has it all printed out, plus instructions to use gps. If it gets confusing. Just park somewhere and figure it out. Our driver preferred to keep driving. Frustrating, but the sculptures are fantastic, and the beautiful homes are nearly as good as the carvings.
Written April 9, 2023
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lil3rd
texas52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019
I liked the Tinman and Toto only because I know the story of King Vidor (Original Director of Wizzard of Oz). He survied the 1800 Storm and this was his childhood home. What a great way to preserve his legacy.
Written February 15, 2020
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