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- 404HappyTravellerSaskatchewan, Canada481 contributionsA very impressive collectionIt 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 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 4, 2024
- Exploration5948131 contributionSee them ALLI 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 2024Travelled with familyWritten March 16, 2024
- California_momofsix1,123 contributionsFun treasure hunt in a beautiful neighborhoodWe 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 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten April 27, 2024
- Megan GBoyce, Louisiana10 contributionsTree 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 2024Travelled with friendsWritten June 14, 2024
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Paul G
Tucson, AZ3,765 contributions
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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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NorthStar654687
Houston, Texas
Where can I get a map of location of tree sculptures?
Written July 20, 2019
Visitor center at 2328 Broadway, parking in the rear.
Written March 10, 2020
Where did you find the map? The only one I can find is too small to read. We are having a family reunion in Galveston with kids in December and think this would be a great adventure.
Written March 31, 2017
They had a good one at the visitors center with a recommended driving route with turn by turn directions too!
Written April 22, 2017
This site doesn't alow links to PD files, so google Galveston tree walking tours and do it from there. There are also free guides at most hotels, restaurants and gift shops.
Written November 14, 2016
Yes. That is what most ppl do. I suppose you could walk or bike it, but I would wait till the cooler months for that.
Written August 12, 2016
Tour?? Cost??
Were do I get tour ticket and is tour by bus, golf cart or ???
Written July 3, 2016
It is self tour, Google tree sculptures Galveston and there is a list with addresses
Written July 4, 2016
Is there a tour of the sculptures or only following a map? What is the cost if there is a tour and what is the vehicle i.e. golf carts,bus??
Written July 3, 2016
Check out Galveston Visitor Center website, click on Sightseeing tab, then click on Tree Sculpture Tour
Written July 3, 2016
This is normally a self-evident walking or cycling tour. On bikes it took us around 45 minutes, obviously longer if you walk
Written September 30, 2015
You can google Hurricane Ike Galveston Tree Sculptures and they will come up. I printed a map and we went by ourselves. The neighborhoods are used to people looking at them and are very friendly. You can also see some of them if you take an island tour. I liked doing it on our own so we could take our time. The work done on each tree is magnificent.
Written September 8, 2015
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