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Known as the “Gateway to the Bay”, the city of Kemah is located along Galveston Bay and is most attractive to visitors for this very reason. The city has an entire entertainment district full of bayside restaurants and attractions geared towards tourists. Most notably, Kemah has a large boardwalk right on the bay with plenty of rides and other amusement park fun.

As one might expect, the boardwalk has classic arcade games, restaurants, shopping, and thrill rides, many of which overlook the water. Beyond the boardwalk, the city also offers carriage and boat rides and a spooky excursion through its haunted lighthouse district.

Kemah (40 min)
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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