Kempner Park Travel Guide
Galveston
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Popular places to visit
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Seawall
You can learn about the local history of Galveston when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Port of Galveston
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Ride the thrilling swings over the Gulf of Mexico and browse the shops and restaurants on this fun and scenic pier.
Moody Gardens
More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay.
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Enjoy a day twisting and turning on water slides or just relax in a pool with a swim-up bar at this popular water park.
Things to do
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Top hotels in Kempner Park
Econo Lodge Galveston Seawall
The property is run down and old. The rooms are small, and in our room it took a lot of effort to twist the handle to open the door. The handle was rusted and old, God forbid if there was an emergency my teenage daughters would not have been able to open it. There was no free breakfast except coffee. ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Galveston Central Island near Pier
This hotel advertises a gym, when we got there. The gym is a storage room. I made sure the hotel i booked had a gym, only for it to be a lie.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Pleasure Pier Retreat Manor by Ryson Vacation Rentals
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
The poolside seating was definitely comfy, but there is an issue that needs to be addressed. The issue is there are kids in the hot tub area not giving enough room for adults to be in there. There is no monitoring of that with the staff at Moody Gardens also we ended up for the second trip in a row ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
The hotel is very clean and staff is nice. Unfortunately pool heater was broken, that was a disappointment. But this is very nice place and great location The breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
Really I’m nice and clean overall but the mole smell is very noticeable
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kempner Park
Fort Crockett
While Fort Crockett may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seawall Beach and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and East End Historic District.
Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.
Strand Historic District
Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal or Strand Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
East End
If you're spending some time in East End, East End Historic District and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.
