Midtown Travel Guide
Galveston
Popular places to visit
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 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.
Galveston Island Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Galveston Island Beaches during your trip to Galveston?
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.
Things to do
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Top hotels in Midtown
Beachfront Palms Resort an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Rooms where clean, a.c units worked great extra cold. Unfortunately the elevator where out of order. Breakfast great good selection, liked that you had to use ur keycard to access the Breakfast room. Front Desk where polite and very welcoming. Grounds was clean and keeped up. Would stay there for ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
"Pool bar/ food needs to be better staffed."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
"Swim up bar was by far the greatest thing. Hosts was great and atmosphere was fun!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
TRU BY Hilton Galveston
"Very clean Staff is great"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Gaido's Seaside Inn
"Everything was great accept we could hear a baby crying for hours and parents fighting and the walls were paper thin. Yikes! I really ruined our weekend getaway. Nice to see they updated the rooms."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG
"The rooms were clean, but could stand some updating. For example the ac unit was very old and made a LOT of noise when running. It was so loud you could not have a conversation easily. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool and hot tub were excellent and there was bar service at the pool. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
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.
San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and East End Historic District.
Near West End
While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens.
