Near West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Near West End
Popular places to visit
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.
Moody Gardens
This impressive theme park in Galveston Bay features a zoo, an aquarium, museums and rides.
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.
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Enjoy an outing to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens during your stay in Galveston.
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.
Activities
Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Our pick of the best Near West End Hotel Deals
Galveston Beach Hotel
My balcony faced another hotel’s balcony with thick wires hanging done in front and you could barely see the beach if you turned your head 90 degrees. The bananas at the continental breakfast looked like they had been to the war front! The were brown and damaged. Also, there was no bedspread. They ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
The rooms are horrible.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Galveston, TX
It was ok
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
The room service staff was extremely friendly grounds were super clean 10 out of 10 recommend
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
No complaints
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Updated! Sunrise-Ocean View, Top Fl, Prvt Beach Access, Pool, W&D, Parking
This was the vacation/celebration we needed. The accommodations were very clean, comfortable, and as advertised. The kitchen and bathroom were stocked with whatever you needed. We had a problem with the coffee post and Jacqueline was super responsive- had one delivered the next day. However there ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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.
