A year-round carnival by the bay, Kemah Boardwalk boasts themed restaurants, retail shops, and fun for the whole family.  There’s a parade of good seafood, with heavy-hitting chains like Joe's Crab Shack, Landry's Seafood House, The Cadillac Bar, and The Crab House, among others. The Aquarium Restaurant is built around a stunning 50,000-gallon aquarium brimming with marine life.  Shopping is mostly limited to toys, candy, and small gifts, such as Christmas at Kemah, which offers winter-themed collectibles. But the fun hasn’t started! Kemah’s 35 acres feature a 36-foot carousel, a 65-foot Ferris wheel, and rides like the Aviator, the Inverter and the Boardwalk Tower. (A day pass for the rides is $20.)  Don’t miss the arcade and Midway games, too. Weekdays are naturally slower here, and some rides may close for maintenance in the winter.

Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipps Ave.
Kemah, TX 77565
(877) AT-KEMAH
www.kemahboardwalk.com