Near West End Travel Guide
Galveston
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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.

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.

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.

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 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.
Top hotels in Near West End

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Perfect place to stay before our cruise & to leave my car for the week we were gone
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Galveston Beach Hotel
Clean room. Partial beach view.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
All around the hotel was excellent
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Galveston Suites
Everything was great, would be nice if you had usb ports to plug in phones.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston North at I-45
Nice rooms, friendly staff, parking not bad either
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Galveston
We were right by Walmart so easy access to get snacks.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 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 Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Port of Galveston.

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.

Tiki Island
Tiki Island might not have many top sights, but Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Beaches are two attractions nearby that you can check out.





