Title: Things to Do in West End in 2026 | Expedia.com [West End Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/West-End.dx553248633938968419)[Hotels in West End](https://expedia.com/West-End-Hotels.d553248633938968419.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to West End](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-West-End.d553248633938968419.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in West End](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-West-End.d553248633938968419.Car-Rental-Guide)[West End Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/West-End.d553248633938968419.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in West End ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit West End Types of activities Where to stay [West End Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/West-End.dx553248633938968419) ![Water park!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1341/ef14f03c-f2a5-41dd-88de-42ff430e9fcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Water park!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1341/ef14f03c-f2a5-41dd-88de-42ff430e9fcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Holy sunset was this view beautiful today in Galveston. πŸŒ… #galvestonisland #sunset #goldenhour #beautifulview](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1341/f9f75b9a-1cc0-43fb-bf63-bc2ebe0d87eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gloomy day!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1341/54a9c44b-9f1c-4395-8eea-a8a18b176282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#BeachBound Galveston Island, Texas USA Feb. 2017](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1341/5059241a-587c-4802-b304-58adf4770c14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### West End Attractions If you're ready to explore West End, join a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=553248633938968419&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and have a local expert show you the most popular sights. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in West End ### Tours & day trips [See all 65 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Moody Gardens General Admission - Aquarium & Rainforest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51004432/822a4ae9-75df-4c96-b76e-57c5f6bb9e68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Moody Gardens General Admission - Aquarium & Rainforest 3h 8/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/moody-gardens-general-admission-aquarium-rainforest.a51004432.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50932363/d483fb58-4b45-4520-afe7-7af271437233.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise 45m 9.2/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-historical-harbor-tours.a50932363.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston Sunset Tour – Adult-Only Evening Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50900230/77bb0b50-b6ac-4dbd-b070-c054763ff4e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Sunset Tour – Adult-Only Evening Cruise 1h Free cancellation available $45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-sunset-tour-21-adult-only-evening-cruise.a50900230.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston: Ghost-Themed Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44626634/b38e501e-6162-4098-9ea2-b77ba72939f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston: Ghost-Themed Walking Tour 1h 30m 10/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-ghost-themed-walking-tour.a44626634.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Haunted Harbor Tours – Galveston Ghost Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49178836/f59f757c-2045-47ee-b2d9-306ffa0a8727.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Haunted Harbor Tours – Galveston Ghost Boat 1h 9/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/haunted-harbor-tour-90-minute-boat-ride-at-night-galveston.a49178836.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston Red Light District Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1225435/f6f5580b-720f-4f9d-b84d-6fc64a8d3f03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Red Light District Tour 1h 30m 9.6/10 56 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $31 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-red-light-district-tour.a1225435.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5190061/1815d946-332e-43cc-b8c2-c03f75318236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour 2h 9.4/10 49 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-haunted-pub-crawl-walking-tour.a5190061.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1225449/01cc1202-557f-45cb-954f-c6b1e4b34da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour 1h 30m 9.2/10 45 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $31 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ghost-on-the-strand-ghost-tour.a1225449.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Replica 1908 Model-T Electric Golf Cart Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4449498/46a1974a-f7f1-4067-ac0a-f7a4151cafac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Replica 1908 Model-T Electric Golf Cart Rental 2h 10/10 23 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $119 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/replica-1908-model-t-electric-golf-cart-rental.a4449498.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46059449/804aea48-054f-4e8a-b440-ef82aff0787c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour 1h 30m 9.8/10 31 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-mansions-and-murder-walking-tour.a46059449.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 11 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![Galveston: Ghost-Themed Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44626634/b38e501e-6162-4098-9ea2-b77ba72939f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston: Ghost-Themed Walking Tour 1h 30m 10/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-ghost-themed-walking-tour.a44626634.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Tour of haunted locations with ghost hunting gear.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46266576/16984cc6-d7da-46b2-9f21-be185d05d0ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour of haunted locations with ghost hunting gear. 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tour-of-haunted-locations-with-ghost-hunting-gear.a46266576.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston Dark of the Moon Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48149117/8bb6198a-db5a-425f-8fc2-cf0c86563f84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Dark of the Moon Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-dark-of-the-moon-tour.a48149117.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston: Shadows of Revelry Adults Only Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649770/16293a4f-133a-4fd6-94ed-553800c81736.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston: Shadows of Revelry Adults Only Walking Tour 1h 30m 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-shadows-of-revelry-adults-only-walking-tour.a44649770.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston: Historic Galveston Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48351460/45cd3521-38ea-49da-acf9-a48fd84da89f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston: Historic Galveston Ghost Tour 1h 30m 9.6/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-historic-galveston-ghost-tour.a48351460.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston: Old City Cemetery Walking Tour with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48300324/f65fdc95-cb88-4c65-bea8-272d88e34337.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston: Old City Cemetery Walking Tour with Local Guide 1h 30m 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-old-city-cemetery-walking-tour-with-local-guide.a48300324.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston's Scariest Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50161824/175f8eb4-415b-48a8-8426-d9e672da4d29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston's Scariest Ghost Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galvestons-scariest-ghost-tour.a50161824.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649100/33c0d4de-8b7c-4d97-bacf-af6e739a1a10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour 2h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-haunted-pub-crawl-walking-tour.a44649100.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Haunted Pub Crawl & Scandalous Red Light Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50144906/7f8165e3-4c99-4fd3-8b4d-a70a94fdb5d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Haunted Pub Crawl & Scandalous Red Light Tour 2h Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/happy-hour-pub-crawl.a50144906.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Authentic Galveston Ghost Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50141443/a34e8b05-375e-4b41-b885-60da01dea7e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Authentic Galveston Ghost Adventure 1h 30m Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/authentic-galveston-ghost-city-tour.a50141443.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Galveston Island E-Bike Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1225556/0efbeba0-936b-4407-b6d7-b5b24fe76d6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Island E-Bike Adventure Tour 2h 9.8/10 34 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $75 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-island-e-bike-adventure-tour.a1225556.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Private Tour of Galveston](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1225324/dbc61d2f-9da3-469e-9f08-d4f4b9616998.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour of Galveston 1h 30m 9.2/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-of-galveston.a1225324.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston Burial at Sea: Celebration of Life Charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46504683/09927b00-6d1e-4cd2-bf86-790788eb3478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Burial at Sea: Celebration of Life Charter 1h 30m Free cancellation available $750 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/burial-at-sea-celebration-of-life-charter.a46504683.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Galveston Ghost Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50855065/5e3930f7-2a03-4fc4-b4a0-352446b2b5de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Galveston Ghost Audio Tour 1h 15m $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-galveston-ghost-audio-tour.a50855065.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston Mob History Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46593784/419e458d-ee14-46bd-a5ea-0d87346b0fb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Mob History Private Tour 1h 30m 10/10 21 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $140 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-mob-history-private-tour.a46593784.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5066941/3e7389ed-42df-48a1-94a9-92ece4a201fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App 55m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-strand-street-ghost-self-guided-walking-tour.a5066941.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston Island: Private Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48149073/18b80bfe-2b71-43d6-8c8f-1f7c576301cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Island: Private Guided Tour 1h 30m 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-island-private-guided-tour.a48149073.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![2 Hours Private Cemeteries of Galveston Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47297966/1025a7d6-74dd-48f6-9610-8eca3cfe5d69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Hours Private Cemeteries of Galveston Walking Tour 2h $387 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hours-private-cemeteries-of-galveston-walking-tour.a47297966.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Demo and Reno Galveston Reconstructed Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46593697/86294f09-5026-4f4d-abd7-32f59d97d713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Demo and Reno Galveston Reconstructed Private Tour 2h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $140 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/demo-and-reno-galveston-reconstructed-private-tour.a46593697.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Galveston's Best Pub Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50134703/a4490c5e-e635-4d5d-b928-01006da6ba63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston's Best Pub Crawl 1h 30m Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galvestons-best-pub-crawl.a50134703.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston's Best Pub Crawl Tour and Guided History Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46506103/e30897ed-8737-4541-a8ad-806998fecf28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston's Best Pub Crawl Tour and Guided History Walk 1h 40m 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/haunted-pub-crawl-and-historical-walking-tour-on-the-strand.a46506103.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Haunted History Pub Crawl & Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47321234/3d4ce2e4-1eb6-4a8c-8e27-0eb669d06628.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Haunted History Pub Crawl & Walking Tour 1h 30m 8/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/experience-the-pub-crawl-tour-in-galveston.a47321234.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46589018/5e2d0b47-5188-4a1b-8796-bc73db61c74f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting 1h 10/10 1 verified review $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/brewery-tour-and-beer-tasting-in-galveston.a46589018.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Pubs and Grub Tour on Galveston Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46589816/523c1e95-5435-4038-8579-7ead314a8344.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pubs and Grub Tour on Galveston Island 2h $166 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pubs-and-grub-tour-on-galveston-island.a46589816.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Galveston: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649100/33c0d4de-8b7c-4d97-bacf-af6e739a1a10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galveston: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour 2h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galveston-haunted-pub-crawl-walking-tour.a44649100.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ![Haunted Pub Crawl & Scandalous Red Light Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50144906/7f8165e3-4c99-4fd3-8b4d-a70a94fdb5d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Haunted Pub Crawl & Scandalous Red Light Tour 2h Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/happy-hour-pub-crawl.a50144906.activity-details?&rid=553248633938968419&location=West+End&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in West End | Number of things to do | 129 | | ------------------------------- | 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Walking Tour of Downtown Austin](/things-to-do/austin-morning-history-walking-tour-of-downtown-austin.a48339433.activity-details) | ## What to do in West End - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in West End There's no need to dig deep into your pockets in West End. The following won't cost a cent. **Hershey Beach** \- Skip stones on the water, watch the sun rise or just appreciate the views from the shore. ### Things to Do in West End with Kids If you're excited to create memories as a family in West End, we can give you some inspiration. Round up the troops and have a go at these top [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=553248633938968419&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly): - [Visit The Bryan Museum](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/visit-the-bryan-museum.a2389385.activity-details) - [Private Sunrise Motorbike Tour in Saigon](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-sunrise-motorbike-tour-in-saigon.a1409708.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in West End? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in West End ![View towards Moody gardens in Galveston, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082155/eee5fc7c-7e98-46dd-8194-08bf84cf40e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moody Gardens More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay. [](https://expedia.com/Moody-Gardens-Near-West-End.d6082155.Vacation-Attraction) ![Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082143/f1d9809d-c21a-4b80-b616-eae6a70865ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Galveston-Schlitterbahn-Waterpark-Near-West-End.d6082143.Vacation-Attraction) #### Galveston Fishing Pier After visiting Galveston Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Galveston-Fishing-Pier-Galveston.d553248621532644298.Vacation-Attraction) #### West Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Beach during your trip to Galveston? [](https://expedia.com/West-Beach-West-End.d630339130261217280.Vacation-Attraction) #### Broadway Take the family on an outing to Broadway during your trip to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Broadway-West-End.d553248621532644286.Vacation-Attraction) #### Palm Beach at Moody Gardens Enjoy an outing to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens during your stay in Galveston. [](https://expedia.com/Palm-Beach-Galveston.d553248635979819889.Vacation-Attraction) #### Moody Gardens Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Moody-Gardens-Golf-Course-Near-West-End.d553248621532644296.Vacation-Attraction) #### Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center You can take time to visit Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center during your travels to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Galveston-Go-Kart-And-Fun-Center-Near-West-End.d553248621560493158.Vacation-Attraction) #### Galveston Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Galveston Country Club. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Galveston-Country-Club-West-End.d553248621532644287.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in West End ![Lifeguard tower on the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/864602224240918528/ab6dc7ea-2505-4bef-b80f-be31abc66f73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Preserve If you're spending some time in The Preserve, Bermuda Beach and Pirate's Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Galveston-The-Preserve.dx864602224240918528) ![Stewart Beach, Galveston, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480169/9d45b709-52da-44ef-b4e3-b2c181bf4fb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pirates Beach 5/5(1 area review) While visiting Pirates Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. [](https://expedia.com/Galveston-Pirates-Beach.dx553248635976480169) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Beachside Village If you're spending some time in Beachside Village, Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Beachside-Village.dx553248635976471964) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Indian Beach While visiting Indian Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Indian Beach. [](https://expedia.com/Galveston-Indian-Beach.dx553248635976474158) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bermuda Beach While visiting Bermuda Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Bermuda Beach and West Beach. [](https://expedia.com/Galveston-Bermuda-Beach.dx553248635976469786) ![Panorama view beach townhouses framed by palm trees under sunny cloud blue skies in Galveston, Texas. Tropical accents and pastel tones coastal living, open white balcony, upscale rental units](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469536/7974d827-71e4-40b0-823c-8d9d4307b154.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Palm Beach If you're spending some time in Palm Beach, Palm Beach and Pirate's Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Galveston-Palm-Beach.dx553248635976469536) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/West-End.dx553248633938968419.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from West End ![Galveston which includes street scenes, a city and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1341/7cbb5503-2297-45f0-bcd7-503ec3297ae4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Galveston ![Panorama of a small harbor in Freeport, Texas. Chemical plants and refineries are in the background., Shutterstock ID 7069153, purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1, Order: , client: , other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181131/933fc281-2f68-4383-bbdc-8341cebfdf28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Freeport ![Gulf of Mexico beach at Galveston, Texas near the San Luis Pass](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354496/7fde051f-7055-4d35-b602-677d9cf8a9d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Luis ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in West End on a sunny day? ### What should I not miss in West End? ### Are there cheap things to do in West End? ### What can you do in West End for free? > - Galveston Island Beaches > - San Luis Beach > - Jamaica Beach > - Lone Star Fire Museum ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Cars - Other - [Galveston Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Galveston-Hotels.d1341.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Moody Gardens ](https://www.expedia.com/Moody-Gardens-Hotels.0-l6082155-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - 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