Near West End Travel Guide
Galveston
Visit Near West End
Popular places to visit
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.
Moody Gardens Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Wander through the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.
Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center
You can take time to visit Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center during your travels to Galveston. Wander through the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Enjoy an outing to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens during your stay in Galveston.
Magic Carpet Golf
Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Magic Carpet Golf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Top hotels in Near West End
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Rooms were nice size and interior was good. The elevator were a long way for the North tower.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
Under renovation
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Good breakfast, close to activities
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Galveston
There were red/possible blood stains on the bathroom floor, with the showers having multiple patch jobs and stains in them as well, th hotel itself had an overwhelming cleaner smell as you walk in, which wasn’t a big deal, but we suspected it was masking the upstairs smell in the room hallways, which ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Inn at The Waterpark
I am e budget traveler. I look for value. That means that sometimes I get a great deal and other times I don't. This was a mixed bag. The receptionist was great. The room was older. There was a big bug in my room, but hey, this is Texas and that will happen. It's no longer in that room.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Room is clean, staffs are nice. Good location.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near West End
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.
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.
Beachside Village
While visiting Beachside Village, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach.
Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
Tiki Island
Tiki Island might not have many top sights, but Galveston Island Beaches and Moody Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.
