Kemah Area Attractions

In addition to all the excitement of the Kemah Boardwalk, there are many other attractions and activities to enjoy on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Here is a sampling of the tourist highlights to help you make the most of your stay with us at Boardwalk Inn in Kemah, Texas. Our concierge would be happy to assist you in planning your visit to any of these attractions.

BOARDWALK BEAST

Experience an incredible 25 minute thrill ride on Galveston Bay while cruising at speeds up to 40 mph. The Beast will take you approximately 4 miles out into the Galveston Bay. During your cruise you will be blasted with wind, music and entertainment. Roaring through the air "the Beast is unleashed"! Visit Boardwalk Beast

GALVESTON ISLAND HISTORIC PLEASURE PIER

Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops. Visit Pleasure Pier

BOARDWALK FANTASEA

Enjoy the beauty of Clear Lake and Galveston Bay from aboard the premier luxury yacht in the area, the Boardwalk FantaSea. Dinner cruises available. Hotel guests receive discount pricing on FantaSea cruises. Check with the front desk for booking info. Visit Boardwalk FantaSea

KEMAH BOARDWALK MARINA

In addition to being the home of the Johnson Space Center, the Clear Lake Recreational Area is also known as the Boating Capital of Texas. It has the greatest concentration of boats of any region in Texas and claims the third largest fleet of recreational boats in all of the United States. Visit Kemah Marina

NASA SPACE CENTER

Space Center Houston is the only place on Earth that gives guests an out-of-this-world journey through exhibits, attractions, special presentations and hands-on activities. See astronauts train for missions, touch a real moon rock, land a shuttle, and take a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA. Visit Space Center

TANGER OUTLETS: GALVESTON/HOUSTON

Enjoy fashionable savings at over 80 designer outlets. Located off I-45 between Houston and Galveston.
For a listing of stores, Visit Tanger Outlets

GALVESTON ISLAND

Check out Galveston's theme park, built over water! The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier offers amusements for the whole family. Enjoy the indoor/outdoor Schlitterbahn Waterpark, 32 miles of sandy beaches, try some fishing in the bay, The Strand offers year-round entertainment with an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and art galleries.

TOPGOLF

Play golf in one of 100 different bays expanding over three floors with a rooftop terrace, free Wi-Fi and over 200 HDTVs.

SOUTH COAST SAILING ADVENTURES

Sailing fun and excitement on the water at the Kemah Boardwalk! Featuring sailboat charters, powerboat cruises, teambuilding, bed and breakfast on a luxury yacht and more.

SHOPPING AT BAYBROOK MALL

From the hottest trends to the coolest classics, there are stores to outfit everyone in the family – and stores where you'll find everything for your home as well. Baybrook Mall is home to the first H&M department store in the Houston area!

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