Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah, TX 77565
Phone: (281) 334-9880
Editorial Review for Kemah Boardwalk – by Joshua Hinsdale
Overview
Kids will enjoy the amusement rides: a carousel, a Ferris wheel, Crazy Subs and a gas-powered train modeled after an 1863 Central Pacific Railroad locomotive. The C.P. Huntington takes visitors on tours of the boardwalk while the conductor shares bits of Kemah history. All that amusement is a nice diversion while waiting for your restaurant reservation.
The Experience
Many restaurants line the boardwalk. The most intriguing is the Aquarium, which has a 50,000-gallon tank stretching from floor to ceiling filled with exotic species from around the world. A three-story circular stairway curves up and around another tank--15,000 gallons and 35 feet of fish and water. Joe's Crab Shack's festive party atmosphere makes it the most spirited of the bunch, hands down. Shopping is fun here, too, while the Boardwalk Inn offers a comfortable and luxurious place to settle in for a restful night.
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Insider Tips
ParkingThere are ample parking lots, but spaces fill up fast around the 7pm dinner rush and special events.
When to GoHungry? Explore the varied dining options along the Kemah Boardwalk.
User Reviews for Kemah Boardwalk
04/18/2008 Posted by snazzycritic
Kemah is a great place to go. There is so much to do there and w/ a new roller coaster the kids will love and enjoy. Then of course theres the normal rides there such as a ferris wheel and the train. I read the review that the train is a scary ride for young children and I think that was a bit over the top. My two cousins who are 2 and 3 went on the train ride and through the tunnel with the wild west shoot out and they enjoyed it very much. Though some of the food places can be a bit expensive there are alternatives like the pizza place there and cadillac bar seems moderately priced.
Pros: Everything!!
Cons: Expensive.
08/31/2007 Posted by deappy
Kemah had no where else to go. It had to sell out to the Marina, thus, The Boardwalk. Kemah was literally sinking. The D rug trafficing & Ma fia was pushed out. (Colorful history of roulett wheels, gambling, diamonds). The carnivals were not bringing in the money needed. The murders & boat burnings had to stop! "Robinson's Cafe", "The ChatterBox Cafe & Bar" & "The Wheel of Fortune" lived out its time. The Commisioner (my Father), & the Mayor, (with the Kemah Council), agreed, something had to be Done to save Kemah! And from the growing pains, emerged.....a beautiful place.....The Boardwalk ! and Marina ! So Much To Do & See in Such a Small Area.....A must to visit !
Pros: Something for all ages.
Cons: definitely parking is bad.
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