Near West End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens

This impressive theme park in Galveston Bay features a zoo, an aquarium, museums and rides.

Moody Gardens
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

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.

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Lone Star Fire Museum

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.

Lone Star Fire Museum

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.

Moody Gardens Golf Course

Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center

You can enjoy the entertainment at Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center during your travels to Galveston. Wander through the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.

Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center

Palm Beach at Moody Gardens

Enjoy an outing to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens during your stay in Galveston.

Palm Beach at Moody Gardens

Activities

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

AU$44
per adult
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Visit The Bryan Museum

The Bryan Museum Admission

AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

AU$35
per adult
Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

AU$53
per adult
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

AU$28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston's Historic Strand Tour

Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour

AU$35
per adult
Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Near West End Hotel Deals

Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$98 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$98
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,653 reviews)
"We had a good view of the beach as well as the pool, this was our 2nd time staying, I was very disappointed the first time we stayed last year. However, we decided to stay again because we love this location. This time was way more pleasant! They have upgraded the flooring, furniture, paint and the ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Galveston Beach Hotel
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$189 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$189
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,919 reviews)
"Love this place"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

3 out of 5
2901 63RD STREET, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$130 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$130
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,793 reviews)
"I loved the location of the hotel as it was walking distance to the beach and had a lot of stores and food places close by"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Inn at The Waterpark

Inn at The Waterpark

2 out of 5
2525 Jones Dr, Galveston, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$141 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$141
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf motel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,030 reviews)
"It was much a nice stay!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Inn at The Waterpark
Best Western Plus Galveston Suites

Best Western Plus Galveston Suites

2.5 out of 5
8502 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$163 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$163
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,504 reviews)
"Great overnight stay for cruise"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Galveston Suites
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

2.5 out of 5
2826 63rd St, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$111 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$111
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,839 reviews)
"Good value for the price."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
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Other neighbourhoods around Near West End

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Midtown

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

Midtown
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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.

Fort Crockett
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Beachside Village

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beachside Village and surrounding area, you can visit Sunny Beach and West Beach.

Beachside Village
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West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle Beach.

West End
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Kempner Park

While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and Silk Stocking Historic District.

Kempner Park
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Tiki Island

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

Tiki Island

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