Midtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
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 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.
Moody Gardens
For a day away from the city, head to the sand, slides and towering pyramids of Moody Bay where you can immerse yourself in the world’s oceans and rainforests.
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.
Activities
Galveston Sunset Tour – Sophisticated Adult Cruise
Moody Gardens One Day Value Pass
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Our pick of the best Midtown Hotel Deals
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
They give a room when we got there it wasnt ready so i had to come back to front desk and wait to get it clean also i booked for 4 person and the room had only 1 king bed, about the pool it was full then i had to pay for a cabans they charge $380 for for half day nothing inluided i did not mentioned ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Room was a bit noisy bc it overlooked the pool, and the elevator was right next to us and made really annoying sounds- but everything else was pretty perfect!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
Th only thing great about this hotel is that is a beach front, other than that it is not a pleasant place to stay with your family. We arrived after hours and the front desk person took a good minute to even greet or acknowledge us. In addition to the poor cleanliness of the rooms this place is next ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Gaido's Seaside Inn
Great place to stay across from the ocean.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
TRU BY Hilton Galveston
Great
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
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.
Strand Historic District
Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal or Strand Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and East End Historic District.
Near West End
While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens.
