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.
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.
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

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Public Group Historical Carriage Tour of Galveston
Top hotels in Near West End

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
The location was ideal for our post cruise stay. The staff was amazing especially Michele at the bell desk: The property was awesome with so much to do. The rain forest and the aquarium pyramids are a must see.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
Location and price
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
Clean room, nice staff, and all amenities suitable for avid cruisers, like myself.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Everything
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Galveston Island
Clean room and friendly staff. Breakfast was a big disappointment
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Studio 6 Galveston, TX
Nice staff
Reviewed on 31 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.

Old Central
If you're spending some time in Old Central, Moody Mansion Museum and Betty Head Oleander Garden Park are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.




