Kemah Boardwalk facts for kids
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| Location | Kemah, Texas, United States |
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| Coordinates | 29°32′52″N 95°1′2″W / 29.54778°N 95.01722°W |
| Opened | 1997 |
| Owner | Landrys, Inc. |
| Theme | Seafood and marine life |
| Operating season | Year-round |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 15 |
| Roller coasters | 1 (Boardwalk Bullet) |
| Water rides | 1 (The Beast) |
| Website | http://www.kemahboardwalk.com |
The Kemah Boardwalk is a 60-acre Texas Gulf Coast theme park in Kemah, Texas, approximately 30 miles southeast of Downtown Houston, Texas. The Boardwalk is built entirely along the shores of Galveston Bay and Clear Lake, and is considered among the premier boardwalks in the United States. The complex is owned and operated by Landry's, Inc., and is home to more than 10 restaurants, a collection of rides, midway games, attractions, a boutique hotel, a charter yacht, a 400-slip marina and multiple shops. There is no charge to walk around on the boardwalk. Tickets for rides can be purchased individually or all-day ride passes are available.
History
Landry's, Inc. acquired property along the Kemah Waterfront in 1997 and opened the Kemah Boardwalk in 1998. In 2007 the Boardwalk Bullet, a high-speed wooden roller coaster opened on the boardwalk. The 96-foot-tall, 3,236-foot-long roller coaster is built on a 1-acre footprint, making it one of the most compact roller coasters in the world.
Rides & Attractions
Current Attractions
- Boardwalk Bullet - Gravity Group Wooden Coaster
- Wonder Wheel - Kiddie Ferris Wheel
- Double-Decker Carousel
- Century Wheel - Ferris Wheel
- C.P. Huntington Train
- Hypno Spin - Tilt-a-Whirl
- Boardwalk Tower - Observation Tower
- Jungle Bounce - Kiddie Drop Tower
- Aviator - Chance Rides Aviator
- Pharaoh's Fury - Swinging Ship
- Drop Zone - Drop Tower
- Rockin' Rocket - Rockin Tug
- Flare - Super Loop
- Iron Eagle - Zip Line
Former Attractions
- Inverter -
- Chaos -
- Wipeout -
Images for kids
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Kemah Boardwalk in Kemah, Texas on December 24, 2021.
