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

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Top hotels in Near West End

Galveston Beach Hotel
Everything was clean and calm.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Good
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Breakfast was Luke warm as was the coffee and there was a wait for the coffee to be refilled. Needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Just came off a cruise and wanted some down time. Perfect location, close to the beach and a very large room. Felix, who was on duty, was extremely helpful with extra washcloths and a blanket. I plan to stay there again.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Motel 6 Galveston, TX
Everything worked fine
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Inn at The Waterpark
It was all good
Reviewed on 11 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.



