Experts' Choice Award Kemah Boardwalk
What the experts agree on
Kemah Boardwalk delivers classic amusement-park fun on Galveston Bay with rides like the compact Boardwalk Bullet roller coaster, waterfront dining, and a nostalgic carousel—ideal for families seeking a breezy Gulf Coast day trip from Houston.
“It's a family-oriented destination where you can catch a Gulf breeze, eat seafood, shop, or just watch the ships sail by.”
– Fodor's
Where "Located on Galveston Bay, the Kemah Boardwalk gives visitors an old-fashioned amusement-park experience complete with a double-decker carousel, Ferris wheel, thrilling rides and dining options." Full review
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Be sure to come back during the evenings for live music and summertime Firework Fridays.
Afar Magazine "Kemah Boardwalk is a great day trip from Houston for groups and families." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A 60-acre theme park along the Texas Gulf Coast...home to the Boardwalk Bullet, a 96-foot-tall, 3,236-foot-long roller coaster that's one of the most compact in the world."
Houston Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "[I]n the 1990s it was bought by a developer who built the boardwalk, several amusement rides, restaurants, a hotel, and some touristy stores and attractions. The restaurants overlook the water." Full review
10Best Winner
"Perched on the shores of Galveston Bay, Kemah Boardwalk is known first and foremost for its restaurant selection, with options like Saltgrass Steak House, Landry's Seafood House, and..." Full review
