It may not be as popular or as gay as Fire Island, but Galveston is certainly a popular gay friendly island. Writing the acronym in all caps is one of the ways, but you can also add o’s to the end of the abbreviation: lmaoo is laughing my ass off and off. A place with 32 miles of beach, dramatic Victorian-like architecture, and several cocktail bars will always get a gold star from us.
There are a couple of ways you can build on lmao to show that you’re really, really laughing. You can write lmao in uppercase or in lowercase, but if you really need to use the abbreviation in a more formal context (an article about the abbreviation, for example) remember to stick to one set of capitalization rules. Save lmao for social networks, instant-messaging apps, and text messages. Lmao is not a phrase you should use in formal communication. After all, it’s a lot more convenient to write lmao than “that was funny” or “that really made me laugh.” Today, it’s a part of textspeak and Internet slang. Lmao came about at the beginning of 1990s, and the people who used it first were early adopters of online communication. You can think of it as a stronger version of lol, which stands for laughing out loud. Typically people use it in written conversations to show that they think something is funny. Lmao is a phrase that comes into mind when we’re laughing very hard, even though we rarely lose body parts to laughing.
Experience the adventures of the Rainforest Pyramid with free-roaming monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds. Explore the Discovery Pyramid for science-based exhibits and the Aquarium Pyramid to see sharks, penguins, seals and other marine life from around the world. See the wildlife hidden inside Moody Gardens' three glass pyramids. The opposite end of the island offers adventures of a different sort. The $60 million project stretches approximately 1,130 feet over the Gulf of Mexico, is more than three football fields in length, and provides the area with family-oriented attractions, including 16 rides, games, retail shops and food venues. The boardwalk-style amusement park stands where the city's original pleasure pier stood from 1943 until 1961, before being destroyed by Hurricane Carla. It's also in this district that you'll find one of the island's best gay clubs, Third Coast Bar which offers great drag shows and other entertainment each week.Ī couple of blocks away, the Texas Seaport Museum and the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa are also popular attractions, as is The Grand 1894 Opera House, which has survived a century of storms and been fully restored.Īlong the seawall, visitors find another homage to the city's past at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. On The Strand, LaKing's Confectionery and Hendley Market continue to tempt pedestrians. Today, guests perusing the area will still find the classic spots that have always contributed to Galveston's longtime appeal, as well as a mix of new businesses. The Historic Downtown District - located near the Cruise Ship Terminal - is a great destination for shopping, dining and visiting museums and galleries. Guests also marvel at the island's many Victorian-era houses on historic architectural tours offered by the Galveston Historical Foundation. The mansion was cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the most important buildings in the United States. On Broadway Avenue, the castle-like Bishop's Palace draws crowds for daily tours. While the island's 32 miles of beaches are an attractive amenity, Galveston's historic architecture is equally popular. Visitors can explore the island's natural wonders, as well as a few of the more man-made ones, year round. Galveston Island's temperate weather and Gulf breezes make the historic beach town a must-visit destination less than an hour from Houston.