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.
Magic Carpet Golf
Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Magic Carpet Golf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Galveston: Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App
Top hotels in Near West End
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
I paid extra money to enjoy the pool and its services. Unfortunately the pool side seating was esthetically pleasing BUT staff didn't open service till well after 3pm when we were informed it should open at 2pm. No outside drinks or food are permitted on pool side, maybe next don't pay and arrive ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Inn at The Waterpark
We have stayed here for years to go on a cruises but absolutely will never stay again. I originally checked in at 3 o’clock and was told that the room wasn’t ready to come back in an hour, when we came back in an hour the person that checked us in was no longer there and the new desk clerk stated ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Spark by Hilton Galveston
Clean room
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Galveston, TX
Guest desk was very nice. We got to our room, we heard a yapping dog. We went back to the desk and they moved us right away. Easy to find, good parking. Only complaint, the floor looked clean, but I spilled some water and wiped it up with a bath towel and the towel was black! So dirty!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
Good spot and easy beach access
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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.
