Kemah Boardwalk

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The Kemah Boardwalk is a hotel and restaurant destination in Kemah, Texas, USA, which also features a small selection of amusement rides. The main attractions of the 35-acre complex are its many restaurants overlooking Galveston Bay, recreational sailing, and rides. The area was developed by Landry's, which owns all of the restaurants on the boardwalk. Activities include shopping and midway games, as well as a miniature train that traverses the entire area. Additional attractions include a 36-foot carousel and a 65-foot Ferris wheel.

Since the closing of Six Flags Astroworld in nearby Houston, this is now the nearest recreational and entertainment park in the Houston area.


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[edit] Rides & Games

Here is a description of all the rides at the Kemah Boardwalk, primarily a collection of Chance-Morgan built devices:

  • Aviator - riders can swing their airships in and out with a rudder as they circle in the air
  • Balloon Wheel - A miniature ferris wheel
  • Boardwalk Bouncer - a small bouncing drop ride, a variation of the S&S Power "Frog Hopper"
  • Boardwalk Tower - a raising observation deck
  • Carousel - Just a normal carnival style carousel
  • Crazy Sub - A submarine, much like the one in the Beatles film Yellow Submarine, that slowly goes up and slowly goes down
  • Kemah Train - miniature railroad that traverses the premises
  • Inverter - a Chance inverter that flips riders upside down
  • Pharoh's Fury - A swinging ship ride
  • Red Baron - A little airplane "Dumbo" ride

The attractions are individually priced pay-per-ride, and an unlimited wristband option is also available.

Propety owner Tillman Fertitta has spoken in recent interviews that he plans to expand the ride selection in Kemah. A new wooden roller coaster named "Boardwalk Bullet" is currently being constructed on the premises. The rollercoaster, designed by The Gravity Group, is scheduled to open in late spring/early summer of 2007.

Also, there are many carnival-style games bordering the sidewalk, ranging in price from $2.00 to $10.00 in price per game. Winning games comes with a small prize.

[edit] Restaurants

There are many popular restaurants on the boardwalk, most owned by Landry's. Restaurants in bold are brand new restaurants, located on a new block of the boardwalk. The restaurants include:

Major Restaurants

Minor Restaurants

Most have bars and are family-oriented.

[edit] Marina

The marina, located adjacent to the boardwalk, is a popular destination for Clear Lake visitors. There are about 424 boat slips, and rental fees range from $210 to $435 per month. Other security fees and insurance are required to rent boats.

[edit] External links

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