Near West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Near West End
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.
Activities

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Our pick of the best Near West End Hotel Deals

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Beautiful place
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Galveston Beach Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
The water pressure in the shower/tub was VERY low. Bummer!!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Sleep Inn & Suites Galveston Island
Avocado green walls and very dirty carpets
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Studio 6 Galveston, TX
The ac unit had mold on it
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
very satisfied
Reviewed on 28 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.

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 Port of Galveston 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.










