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Kemah Boardwalk

Enjoy waterfront restaurants, shopping, midway games, live entertainment and weekend festivals. Children and adults alike will love the rides including the double-decker carousel, Ferris wheel, CP Huntington Train, Pharaoh’s Fury, and the speedboat thrill ride, the Boardwalk Beast! Brave the Boardwalk Bullet rollercoaster, plunge 140 feet on the Drop Zone, and soar on the Iron Eagle Zip Line if you really want to thrill seek! It's the perfect family getaway.

Houston CityPASS includes:

All-Day Ride Pass — Entry includes unlimited rides. (Stingray Reef, Boardwalk Beast, and Iron Eagle Zip Line are not included.)

The Boardwalk Bullet is a wooden rollercoaster reaching speeds of 51 MPH and has an exhilarating first vertical drop of 92 feet.

Take a train ride through the boardwalk and check out the waterfront restaurants.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Enjoy the fresh air while riding the 65-foot Century Ferris Wheel.

  2. 02.

    Kick back and relax in the Boardwalk Tower as you soak in all of Kemah Boardwalk and the surrounding Bay — you can see miles away.

  3. 03.

    Jump aboard our replica of the famous 1863 C.P. Huntington Train and take a tour around the property.

At Kemah Boardwalk, it's like a summer fair all year long.

Visit Kemah Boardwalk with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Kemah Boardwalk while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays are the least-crowded times to visit during the spring and summer.

There's a playground and dancing water fountains (bathing suits allowed) to keep the kids entertained.

Some rides have height requirements; see details.

Rides are subject to closure due to inclement weather, including high winds and lightning. Refunds and rain checks will not be issued due to inclement weather.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll experience at Kemah Boardwalk.

For the best experience, allow at least two hours for your visit.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Numerous dining options; see details

Gift Shops: Several retail specialty shops and kiosks; see details

Parking/Transportation

Get information on parking, transportation and directions. Find directions here.

Offers & Upgrades

$5 off Your Purchase

Get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more at any Kemah Boardwalk-owned retail store.

$5 off All-Day Ride Pass

Houston CityPASS includes option attractions that allow you to choose which attractions to visit. To visit extra attractions at a savings, you can take advantage of this exclusive discount for CityPASS ticket holders.

Boardwalk Beast

An incredible 25-minute thrill ride on Galveston Bay while cruising at speeds up to 40 mph. Cost for CityPASS guests (per ride): adult, $25; children 12 and under, $20.

Stingray Reef

Experience the excitement of Stingray Reef, where you can touch and feed live stingrays. Admission for CityPASS guests: $5.25.

Iron Eagle

Fly 30 mph and soar to heights of 100' over the Boardwalk. Discounted cost for CityPASS guests: $9.

$5 off FantaSea Cruises

CityPASS guests get $5 off any FantaSea cruise.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Kemah Boardwalk
  • 215 Kipp Avenue
  • Kemah, TX 77565

Open 365 days a year. Amusement rides and restaurant hours vary depending on the season; see details.

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CityPASS was a vacation life saver!!
My husband and I purchased two passes and it was THE BEST investment ever. Our weekend getaway was jam packed with exciting things to do. We didn't have to worry about carrying enough money or standing in long lines.
Great experience
It was easy to buy online, easy to use and was so worth it. We took the family to Houston to hit up all the museums, zoo, and aquarium; the works. We had an amazing time and had no issues using our CityPASS. We bought it online and printed the confirmation. Easy.
AWESOME!!
The CityPASS was the best thing I have ever purchased for one of our vacations! It gave us so many things to do and at a very affordable price for a family of 5! I will purchase a CityPASS every time we go on vacation from now on!
The BEST option for having fun around Houston
This is really the best option you´ve got. I had family visiting for a week and we decided to give it a try...it was totally worth it! The options available are on point, plus you get amazing discounts and coupons...all of this for a considerably lower price than you would if you paid for each option individually. So go for it!
Best Bang For Your Buck.
CityPASS ROCKS! I am a single parent to 3 awesome kiddos. This year I had family visit from CA and needed to show them the great state of Texas, but on a budget. I found the Houston CityPASS while doing a search and was I excited.
Houston CityPASS is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 4262.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing We have been to two places so far loved then both with our CityPASS
Date published: 2026-02-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great! Compramos el CityPASS en nuestra visita a Houston en Diciembre 2025 y nos pareció muy buena opción. Se ahorra bastante en las entradas. Está limitado a ciertas actividades en algunos de los destinos, pero aún así creemos que vale la pena, en algunos destinos te preguntan si quieres hacer un upgrade, claro, con costo adicional. En nuestro caso llevamos niños de 11 y 13 años y en Kemah para los juegos estuvo genial, aunque por las fechas había filas pero pasamos días muy agradables. Nosotros visitamos: NASA, Kemah Boardway, Aquarium Dowtown y Zoo. Tuvimos otras actividades que nos impidieron usar uno de los destinos que aún podíamos visitar, nos quedamos con ganas del Musel de Historia, pero esperamos en la siguiente visita asistir.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AMAZING It's a wonderful way to take advantage of museums and various activities to discover some of the most highly recommended sights in Houston.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Don’t buy it. I don’t recommend. The Museum of Natural History and the aquarium require an additional fee to access some of their most interesting attractions. Whereas everything is included when purchasing the regular pass individually. The aquarium is a waste of time. Go to the Zoo to see better aquariums and sea life.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good Value Great value - I would NOT recommend the Downtown Aquarium at all. You will get much better value with the other sites. Note that the Houston Zoo does NOT require reservations!!!!!
Date published: 2026-01-09
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