Near West End Travel Guide
Galveston
Visit Near West End
Popular places to visit
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
More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay.
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Enjoy an outing to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens during your stay in Galveston.
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.
Lone Star Fire Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lone Star Fire Museum in Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the 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.
Things to do
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
Top hotels in Near West End
Galveston Beach Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Thanks for a great stay
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Pools had so many bugs in it … hot tub water was yellow with soo many bugs in it… property is kinda outdated .. the shower in our rm had rust on it
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
The room was clean and the staff was friendly. Just had a little wait to check in cause there was no one at the front desk.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Motel 6 Galveston, TX
Everything was perfect the staff was amazing so nice leaving my car without worries for a week sold me to come back here everytime we sail. Thanks again so much!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Inn at The Waterpark
The room was clean and roomy. The miniature golf was fun for our family (all grown ups). The staff was very friendly and nice and the location is great for hitting the beach, Moody Gardens and more. We'd stay here again, if in the area.
Reviewed on 10 May 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.
