Editor Pick
Kemah Boardwalk
- August 12, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Igraine from Houston, Texas
The Kemah Boardwalk has become increasingly popular over the years with local families and tourists. It used to be old and dying quickly, but new life was put in by the city of Kemah. Now there is live entertainment, restaurants, and carnival games and rides.
There is frequently live entertainment on the Boardwalk, ranging from local to junior-high bands. All acts are very talented and attract large crowds of curious visitors. During the summer, fireworks and laser shows occur every Friday night, which makes Friday nights very crowded with young families.
Food on the Boardwalk is outstanding. There are many high-quality seafood restaurants, both chain and local. The most popular is the Aquarium, so if you intend to eat there, reservations are a must. Don't expect to get a cheap meal out of the Boardwalk atmosphere--all restaurants are full-service sit-down seafood meals.
Besides the food and entertainment, carnival games and rides are all over. The rides are traditional (Merry-Go-Round and Ferris Wheel) and extremely popular for young children. The games are also traditional (Flip the Frog, Knock down these Bottles) and are generally not to difficult to win. Stuffed animals are the prizes for all games.
The one drawback of the Boardwalk is that you can experience everything in one visit. It isn't that large of an area at all. Therefore, most kids get bored by the time they leave junior high, and it's up to their little siblings to keep the Boardwalk alive.
From journal Local Attractions