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.
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.
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 Island Municipal Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.
Things to do
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App
Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Top hotels in Near West End
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Super place! Kids loved it!!!!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
By the beach
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
Front desk was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Mold! We stayed on the 4th floor and the second the doors opened on the elevator we could smell mold! Once we got in our room the smell wasn't as strong as the hallway. The room appeared to have been painted recently. They painted over light switches and on the baseboards. You could also see in the ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Inn at The Waterpark
Check in staff and room was good
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Galveston Island
The room was not clean. There was visible hair on both beds as well as in the bath tub and sink. No towels were in the room.
Reviewed on 1 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.
