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.
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.
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 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
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Top hotels in Near West End
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Wonderful from start to finish.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
It was good for the price. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
Room was not very clean, esp the bathroom.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Galveston Island
The shower could have been cleaner but overall the facility was clean and the staff was acceptional.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Studio 6 Galveston, TX
Clean room, staff nice, air conditioning good, parking good
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Staff was very nice and polite. Room was very clean and view was fantastic. Location was very close to shopping center.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 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.
