KEMAH BOARDWALK

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.

Contents
Rides & Games
Restaurants
Marina
External links

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 ride that flips people, and at $625,000 it is the most expensive ride aside from the Boardwalk Bullet coaster and the only one that takes people upsidedown
  • Pharoh's Fury - A swinging ship ride
  • Red Baron - A little airplane "Dumbo" ride
  • Boardwalk Bullet - a 96 foot tall Wooden Roller Coaster designed by The Gravity Group built on a 1 acre footprint.


    The attractions are individually priced pay-per-ride, and an unlimited wristband option is also available for $18.99.


    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" was finished and opened on August 31st, 2007. The rollercoaster, designed by The Gravity Group, is 96 feet tall, over 3300 feet long and features more crossovers than any existing wooden coaster on its 1 acre of land.


    There are also 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 to large prize depending on the game.

    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'''

    ★ Joe's Crab Shack

    ★ Cadillac Bar

    ★ Landry's Seafood House

    ★ The Flying Dutchman

    ★ Aquarium

    ★ The Crab House

    ★ 'Saltgrass Steakhouse'

    ★ 'Babin's Seafood House'
    '''Minor Restaurants'''

    ★ The Coffee House

    ★ The Pizza Oven

    ★ 'Starbucks Coffee'
    Most have bars and are family-oriented.

    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.

    External links



    ★ Kemah Boardwalk

    ★ Kemah Boardwak Marina

    ★ Boardwalk Bullet Construction Photos

    ★ Kemah Boardwalk Photos

    ★ BoardWalk Bullet topping off

    ★ Boardwalk Bullet Home Page

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