Near West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Near West End
Popular places to visit
Moody Gardens
This impressive theme park in Galveston Bay features a zoo, an aquarium, museums and rides.
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.
Activities
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Our pick of the best Near West End Hotel Deals
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Everything was outstanding!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
Will be back again soon
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
Room was very clean, staff was very friendly, and breakfast was amazing. We were in town for a cruise and stayed the night before and we will be staying here next time!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was nice and helpful
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Studio 6 Galveston, TX
We were greeted by a courteous staff member. The room was clean, it was not perfectly maintained, but it was clean. The amenities of the room were much better than I expected.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Galveston Island
The shower could have been cleaner but overall the facility was clean and the staff was acceptional.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Near West End
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.
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.
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.
