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.
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 Island Municipal Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.
Activities
Replica 1908 Model-T Electric Golf Cart Rental
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Our pick of the best Near West End Hotel Deals
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Staff was great :)
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Galveston Beach Hotel
Good stop
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Yes
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Galveston Suites
Great staff. Nice rooms
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Galveston Island
Clean and pleasant. Smells good. Lovely staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Comfortable bed, nice smiling staff other than one person who saw me walk out front in the morning and wouldn't let me back in. My husband was making his breakfast in the lounge area and I had to knock to get his attention because he had our room key. I had walked outside to see what the weather ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 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.
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.
Beachside Village
While visiting Beachside Village, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle Beach.
Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
