Near West End Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Moody Gardens
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Moody Gardens during your trip to Galveston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark as part of your trip to Galveston. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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
Learn about the local history of Galveston when you take a trip to Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Bring your family to Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Galveston. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
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
Yes and yes everything was great
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Galveston Beach Hotel
The room smelled of very strong cleaning products. The cruise parking went from $20 to $40. I called before making a reservation to confirm they still offered cruise parking and was told it was still $20. It must have changed from the time the reservation was made and the check in date. I like the ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Clean facility, staff was welcoming.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston North at I-45
Breakfast was subpar.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus Galveston Suites
Awesome service
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
The staff was the friendliest I have ever encountered!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Near West End

Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and Galveston Seawall.

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 Seawall Beach and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.

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.
Near West End Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Near West End by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Galveston neighborhoods
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- Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
- Moody Gardens Golf Course
- Lone Star Fire Museum
- Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center
- Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course
- Magic Carpet Golf
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
- Port of Galveston
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
- Galveston Island Convention Center
- East Beach
- Galveston Fishing Pier
- Texas A&M University - Galveston
- Strand Theatre
- Pier 21
- Galveston Railroad Museum
- 61st Street Fishing Pier
- Grand 1894 Opera House





