Near West End Travel Guide

Galveston

A coastal road with houses and a beach.
A castle-like entrance with a sign reading "SCHLITTERBAHN GALVESTON ISLAND".
A pirate ship-themed water slide with a netted entrance and a wooden ship design.
A sign for Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark.
A wooden sign with 'SCHLITTERBAHN' written on it, a stone wall, and two red flags on top of a conical structure.

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A nighttime view of a waterfront with illuminated structures and a foggy atmosphere.

Moody Gardens

8.8/10 (3,930 reviews)
More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay.
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Things to do

Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

฿459
per adult
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket
Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

฿1,056
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise
In-Depth Tour of The League-Kempner House Restoration

Galveston - The League-Kempner House Restoration In-Depth Tour

฿656
per adult
Galveston - The League-Kempner House Restoration In-Depth Tour
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

฿328
per adult
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight
Galveston: Turtles and Murals Segway Tour with Trivia Game

Galveston: Turtles and Murals Segway Tour with Trivia Game

฿2,130
per adult
Galveston: Turtles and Murals Segway Tour with Trivia Game
The Bryan Museum Admission

The Bryan Museum Admission

฿492
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
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Where to stay in Near West End

Find the best Near West End areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Jennie Dominicci
Open Photo by Jennie Dominicci

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle Beach.

A sunset over the ocean with clouds reflecting on the water.

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.

A large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.

A coastal house with a wooden deck, a large white building with a dark roof, and a palm tree.

Sea Isle

While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.

A beach with people, palm trees, and a building in the background.

Pirates Beach

If you're spending some time in Pirates Beach, Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Near West End Travel Guide