The Kemah Boardwalk is a hotel and restaurant destination in Kemah, TX which also features a small selection of amusement rides. The main attractions of the 35 acre complex, which opened in 2001, are its many restaurants overlooking Galveston Bay, recreational sailing and rides. The area was developed by Landry's, which owns all of the restaurants on the boardwalk. Activities include shopping and midway games, as well as a miniature train that traverses the entire area. Additional attractions include a 36-foot carousel a 65-foot Ferris wheel and a new wooden roller coaster (the Boardwalk Bullet). Paul & I almost died riding this roller coaster!!Since the closing of Six Flags Astroworld in Houston, this is now the nearest recreational and entertainment park in the Houston area.
The boardwalk was among many Houston destinations devastated by the storm surge of Hurricane Ike in September 2008. Most of the rides were completely destroyed aside from the Boardwalk Bullet Roller Coaster but have all been repaired and reopened with the exception of the Observation Tower which will open later in 2009 and the Crazy Submarine which will not be returning. Two new rides were added during the rebuilding. A 140' drop tower and a Wipeout.
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