Midtown Travel Guide
Galveston
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Popular places to visit
Galveston Seawall
You can learn about the local history of Galveston when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Island Beaches
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Galveston Island Beaches, a popular beach in Galveston.
Moody Gardens
More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Ride the thrilling swings over the Gulf of Mexico and browse the shops and restaurants on this fun and scenic pier.
Port of Galveston
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Things to do
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Top hotels in Midtown
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
"Staff was excellent. Not worth the price. We paid for penthouse corner room. One window opened to a white wall and you could not see anything else. Only ocean view was the balcony. Bathroom needs updated."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"The staff is Amazing!! Like everyone is very accommodating and welcoming. The breakfast is fantastic. The only downfall is this property is gross. I’m saying the stairs need to be power washed, they need better elevators, clean the smoking area and sanitize high touch areas. Overall I loved the location ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Gaido's Seaside Inn
"This property is definitely outdated. When checking in, the lobby room is the size of a closet and dingy. We booked this property for three nights and left after the first night. The breakfast was mediocre and it just felt dirty where they serve the food. The pool had algae growing on the walls. ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
"Very clean room and doesn’t have a sofa for resting"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
"Great stay! The management was very kind and helpful."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
TRU BY Hilton Galveston
"Everything was good!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Midtown
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Jamaica Beach.
Jamaica Beach
Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.
Near West End
While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Beaches.
Sea Isle
While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.
Pirates Beach
If you're spending some time in Pirates Beach, Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach are top sights worth seeing.
