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
Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App
Top hotels in Near West End
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
The staff was the friendliest, most helpful hotel staff we have ever experienced any where in the world. We will never stay anywhere else in Galveston ever again.
Reviewed on 8 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
The room was clean and spacious. Staff was friendly and helpful. Perfect place to stay before our cruise out of Galveston.
Reviewed on 10 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
Clean and spacious room. Met requirements ....
Reviewed on 3 Feb 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.
