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.
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.
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.
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
Galveston Beach Hotel
"Bugs"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
"dinner was tasty though the service was fairly slow."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
"The breakfast was made fresh every day, it was a great location, but there was exposed wires from the AC unit and and the other room we booked the TV did not work! My husband being with an IT background fixed that TV."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
"Good experience and very helpful. I would recommend I’ve been there 3 times and it has always been a good place to stay."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Motel 6 Galveston, TX
"Yes"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Inn at The Waterpark
"Yes"
Reviewed on 20 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.
