Kemah Boardwalk

Kemah Boardwalk
Interactive map of Kemah Boardwalk
LocationKemah, Texas
Coordinates29°32′52″N 95°1′2″W / 29.54778°N 95.01722°W / 29.54778; -95.01722
Opened1998 (1998)
OwnerLandry's
Operating seasonYear-round
Attractions
Total15
Roller coasters1
Water rides1
Websitewww.kemahboardwalk.com

The Kemah Boardwalk is a 60-acre boardwalk and amusement park in Kemah, Texas. The boardwalk is built entirely along the shores of Galveston Bay and Clear Lake. The complex is owned and operated by Landry's, and has rides, restaurants, midway games, a boutique hotel, a charter yacht, a 400-slip marina, and shops. There is no charge to walk on the boardwalk, but tickets are sold for individual rides.

History

In October 1997, the development of an “entertainment project” was announced.[1] Development of the Boardwalk Inn Hotel as well as retail stores, restaurants, a pedestrian boardwalk, and several amusement rides all started development. The Kemah Boardwalk and amusements opened to the public in 1998.

In 2002, the Boardwalk Beast Speedboat attraction opened, offering rides on Galveston Bay. In 2007, the Boardwalk Bullet wooden roller coaster was installed. The ride is built on a 1-acre footprint and is one of the most compact roller coasters in the world.[2]

In 2008, Hurricane Ike hit the boardwalk, causing damage.

Rides

Name Year opened Manufacturer Type Notes
Aviator Unknown Chance Rides/Larson International Aviator
Boardwalk Beast Speedboat 2002 Unknown Speedboat Upcharge attraction
Boardwalk Bullet 2007 The Gravity Group, Martin & Vleminckx Wooden roller coaster
Boardwalk Tower Unknown Chance Rides Observation tower
C.P. Huntington Train Unknown Chance Rides Miniature train
Century Ferris Wheel Unknown Chance Rides Ferris wheel
Double Decker Carousel Unknown Chance Rides Carousel
Drop Zone 2008 Larson International/A.R.M. Rides Drop tower
Flare 2014 Larson International Super Loop
HypnoSpin 2017 Larson International Tilt-A-Whirl
Iron Eagle Zip Line Unknown Unknown Zip line Upcharge attraction
Jungle Bounce Unknown S&S – Sansei Technologies Miniature drop tower
Pharaoh's Fury 2002 Chance Rides Swinging ship
Rockin' Rocket Unknown Zamperla Rockin' Tug
Wonder Wheel Unknown Zamperla Miniature Ferris wheel

References

  1. ^ "History of Kemah | Kemah, TX". www.kemahtx.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  2. ^ "Boardwalk Bullet | Kemah Boardwalk". Kemah Boardwalk. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
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