Kemah Boardwalk
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| Location | Kemah, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 29°32′52″N 95°1′2″W / 29.54778°N 95.01722°W |
| Opened | 1998 |
| Owner | Landry's |
| Operating season | Year-round |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 15 |
| Roller coasters | 1 |
| Water rides | 1 |
| Website | www |
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.
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.
