Kemah: It’s Always a Fun Time on the Boardwalk

Its small size may not say a lot, but Kemah, Texas was once ranked as the Greater Houston area’s top tourism spot in 2012. Located along west Galveston Bay southeast of Houston, you can fly in to William P. Hobby Airport, 23 miles away from the center of Kemah, TX, and has domestic flights from Houston. Its name translates to “facing the wind” or “wind in face” in Karankawa, befitting its main industry which is shipping. Known for its famous Boardwalk, there are a lot of bars, parks, and restaurants that you can enjoy, with affordable hotel accommodations that’s sure to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Best Time to Visit

Summer and spring are the busiest seasons in Kemah, so lodging and accommodations tend to be more expensive, particularly from June to August. This is largely due to the comfortable weather, which is perfect for a lot of activities that tourists visit for. Fall and winter offer the lowest rates in Kemah, TX hotels, with the downside of not having as much events scheduled as in warmer months.

What to Do & Area Attractions

The captivating Kemah Lighthouse District is where you want to go for food, shopping, and music. Overlooking Galveston Bay is the famous Kemah Boardwalk, which boasts of fun rides, and retail shops, as well as world-renowned themed restaurants such as the Aquarium Restaurant with its 50,000 gallon aquarium. After a fun-filled day stay at the Boardwalk Inn, located right on Kemah Boardwalk. A little further away on the highway, you’ll find Days Inn by Wyndham Kemah or the Holiday Inn Kemah, are perfect for those who want to stay away from the waterfront.