My family and I have been coming to Kemah Boardwalk for over 20 years, and it is so special that I…read morenow get to bring my own kids here to experience the magic and create core memories of their own! We had such an incredible day from start to finish. We ate at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., where the staff was amazing and the food was delicious. Then we took our 8- and 9-year-olds and their friends to the Aquarium for the stingray experience, which was easily one of the highlights of the day. They absolutely loved it! We also rode the boat and had a blast--the crew was so fun, energetic, and engaging. We finished the day riding all of the rides, many of them multiple times, and the kids could not have been happier. Kemah Boardwalk has been part of so many memories for our family over the years, and getting to experience it now through our kids' eyes makes it even more special. Thank you to all of the wonderful staff who helped make our day so unforgettable. We can't wait to come back!

I'm old enough to remember when Kemah was just a sleepy, small fishing town caught (no pun…read moreintended) between Harris and Galveston counties. And then, sometime near the turn of the century, the Kemah Boardwalk changed all that. Out-of-town visitors by the -- give or take -- tens of thousands pay a visit every spring and summer, making Kemah a necessary item on any Houston travel itinerary. As a lifelong resident of the Houston area, I've been to the Boardwalk quite a few times for that rare opportunity to fine dine or show relatives from afar around. In my latest visit, my older brother, my eldest cousin, and I took our cousins visiting for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary here for a good hour or two on a comfortably warm day. While I'm not that thrilled that the Boardwalk is under the Landry's corporate umbrella, I still feel it's a landmark worth treating your guests to. The nearby Clear Creek and Galveston Bay look spectacular when the weather is cooperating, providing for an ideal backdrop for selfies and group pictures. Continuing on the subject of pictures, train your phones or cameras on the place's piece de resistance, the amusement park area. The famed Rattler is the most visually striking feature of the complex in my book. My poor health prevents me from getting on the rides except for the train, but I can't pass up a chance to take snaps of them. The six of us took the train around the Boardwalk. It was a great, quick way to catch a glimpse of the premises. Two tunnels, with one that's attached to Saltgrass Steakhouse, are a part of the short trek. If you're capturing pictures, I recommend that you do them in bursts . The train may move at a slow speed, but things tend to go by really fast. I almost forgot, there's a row of games that you would find at a traditional amusement park along the water. Highly recommend if you have kids. The Boardwalk isn't exactly for me, but it doesn't stop me from giving it close to high marks.

WHY ARE WE CHARGING? It's a shame that you need to pay an admission fee to explore the boardwalk. I…read morejust walked to the entrance and turned around. Some of the rides looked closed, I didn't see enough attractions to warrant a quick visit on my already busy Summer day. Rather, I took a trip to the beach below and dipped my feet in the warm water. Underneath the boardwalk you'll find black gulls and locals hiding from the sun. The Pleasure Pier boardwalk has a rollercoaster, swing ride, Bubba Gump, and gift shop. The gift shop is overpriced but they have a few good stickers and Hello Kitty collectibles.

I love coming to the pier to walk around, grab a bite, take in an adventure, or just sit and relax…read moreand people watch. Whether you want to ride on a coaster, take a swim, eat lunch, or play games, the pier literally has something for everyone. No matter what your age you can feel like a kid again.

One of my son 's friends had a birthday party at Slick City Action Park on a Tuesday evening, and…read moreit was a lot of fun! I really loved that even adults can join in--sliding, jumping, and just having a good time right along with the kids. Because it was a Tuesday night, it wasn't crowded at all, which made the experience even better. There was plenty of space for the kids to run around and enjoy themselves without feeling overwhelmed. The party itself was great. There were lots of kids, pizza provided by the venue, and a variety of treats like cake pops and other sweets that were made by the birthday girl's mom--everything was nicely done and enjoyable. The pizza was actually good, which is always a plus at kids' parties. The staff was pretty decent--nice and friendly--and the restrooms were clean. My only small complaint is that the restrooms didn't have paper towels, only hand dryers, which I personally don't love. Other than that, everything was good. The boys went home full, happy, and satisfied. All in all, it was a great way to spend a Tuesday night, and I'd definitely recommend Slick City Action Park for a kids' party or just some active family fun.

Please get your tickets online ahead of time. I made the mistake of not doing that and waited in…read moreline for almost 30 to 40 minutes before I was able to enjoy the rest of my evening. That was my fault because I thought it was adult night since the times were 830 to 1030 neon night. To my surprise, I walked into the venue to see many children and adults . They do have adult nights, but it wasn't the day that I went. Pro - I really enjoyed riding down on the slides and surprisingly it wasn't a long wait time, despite the large number of people in the venue. A by the end of the night I definitely got my 10K steps. Con - I hate that we had to pay full price for entry despite waiting in line for almost 40 minutes. The second con is enforcing the policy to where their specific socks versus any grip socks. Overall, it was a very great time! They do have other activities available: basketball, dodgeball zip lines. I didn't really participate in those areas except the mini zipline , but it's nice to know that they have other options available for people other than slides.

This place is awesome…read more Play games and enjoy having fun. Pros: Variety of games Scheduled time / Clean restroom Had my kids party here and they loved it ! Cons : none

Way too expensive for the lame games they offer. We played angry birds and it was uneventful. They…read moredon't offer refunds which we tried to get before going. Don't waste your money. Attendant was nice and place looked high tech.

We went here a few months ago to celebrate my boys' birthday and this place was so neat! I didn't…read moreknow what to expect because I've never heard of this place. However, we were gifted a Groupon so that's how we knew about OUAC. When we went it was a cloudy and rainy day so it wasn't crowded at all, which was nice. The place was unique because it had many different stations and activities for your kids to play. It's like a huge Montessori playground. My boys loved the train ride and riding on the dinosaurs the most. I like that the place includes both indoor and outdoor stations. The place seems rather small compared to an amusement park like Six Flags, but it's just enough. Kids can easily spend 30 minutes - 1 hour in just one location so I really like how they can enjoy their time and casually play without parents feeling overwhelmed to get everything done to maximize the amount of money spent. We didn't host a birthday party here, but there were other parties booked. I don't know how much it costs, but let me say that the decorations were beautiful! I'm not sure if it was included or if the parents decorated themselves, but if you wanted to go all out for your child, you certainly can. The staff were also ALL super sweet and friendly! The place plans for everything, like rain. They had numerous umbrellas for patrons to use within the grounds. When it started to rain, all the staff were asking if we needed umbrellas, and one even was willing to run in the rain to get us one! Seriously, I've never seen such hospitality in an establishment from everyone! I also would recommend going here on a weekend because according to their website, more stations and activities are open during that time. Even if it's more crowded, I think it is worth it. If you want to do something different for your child, then I would recommend this place!

Second visit was even better than the first!…read more We asked the kids when we were leaving what their favorite part was and neither could come up with just one. As for us grandmas, our favorite part was watching the kids have such a great time and being able to let them free to be kids. Seriously- from drawing on walls to virtually reality ax throwing tic-tac-toe there is a new adventure behind every door. I

Spent the sweetest evening at the Houston Zoo for Zoo Boo's Safari Nights, and it was such a cute…read moreexperience! I enjoyed getting some fresh air, walking a few thousand steps, grabbing some ice cream, and seeing the animals. The highlight of my evening was definitely the elephant! He or she came right up close, and I was entirely too excited about it. The Halloween experience was especially cute for families with little ones. My only observation is that it was pretty dark in certain areas. I understand the lighting is part of the nighttime atmosphere, but I would've loved a little more visibility around the animal exhibits to enjoy them fully. Overall, a really enjoyable evening and a nice reminder to get out and experience more of what Houston has to offer. Sometimes you don't need an elaborate plan to have a lovely time. Just some comfortable shoes, good weather, and apparently a few elephants.

This place truly feels like home! It brings back so many beautiful memories and nostalgia from…read morewhen I was a little girl. Coming back for a visit brought back so many childhood memories, and it was such a wonderful feeling to be able to walk around, take in the scenery, and admire all the beautiful animals. Sometimes, it's nice to revisit places that hold a special place in your heart and appreciate them in a whole new way as an adult. One thing I really enjoyed about the experience was the interactive map! It made navigating the area so much easier and helped us figure out where to go next to see the different animals. It was such a fun and convenient feature that made the visit even more enjoyable. There was so much beauty to take in, and I loved being able to slow down, explore, and enjoy the experience. The only downside I would mention is the parking situation. It wasn't the best, especially with how busy it was, and finding parking could have been a little easier. Other than that, I had a wonderful experience overall! I would definitely recommend visiting, especially if you're looking for a fun outing, a chance to enjoy nature, or a little trip down memory lane. I would personally love to come back on a less busy day so I can take my time exploring everything without feeling rushed. All in all, it was such a lovely experience, and it was extra special getting to revisit a place that holds so much nostalgia for me. Definitely a place worth visiting!

We went to the Houston Downtown Aquarium just to ride the Shark Voyage, and it was such a fun…read moreexperience. The ride was fun, smooth, informative, scenic, and very impressive. I really enjoyed it and would definitely go again. I highly recommend it if you want to experience it for yourself or if you're looking for something fun to do with children. The line was starting to get pretty long, so they brought out another train, which was actually exciting to see that they had more than one. After train ride we went over to feed the stingrays, which is always fun and slimy. We bought single tickets for these two exhibits, but they offer a full day pass of you want to see and do more.

Generally speaking, I love aquariums... and I had a bit of time one morning during my recent…read morevacation, so I decided that I'd check this place out (despite seeing the reviews online). Mind you, I wasn't interested in any of the rides or anything else. I was solely interested in walking through the aquarium buildings itself and seeing their exhibits. The additional benefit was that I was going relatively soon after they opened AND on a weekday... so it was a bit like I had the place to myself during my visit (I think I saw maybe 5 other visitors MAX during my time there). I purchased my ticket online and arrived at the aquarium, but was stopped by a young worker at the door who told me that I needed to visit the ticket window to get a wristband. Okay, noted. Got my wristband on and walked into the building. The aquarium itself? Small. I made a couple stops to intentionally watch specific animals for a while and it still only took me maybe 30 minutes to walk through the entire place. I will say, when I stop to watch the various fish exhibits, I always try to get a photo of what looks like the fish watching me back. Got a couple fun photos along those lines. I watched the axolotls for a bit, and the armadillo (though, gosh, the thing acted so stressed in its enclosure). The tanks were generally fine, though some appeared to need to be cleaned a bit. The tigers at the end of the aquarium bring about a lot of complicated emotions as well... because for a lot of zoos and aquariums, animals in them were often born in captivity. I don't know for sure if that's the case with these tigers, but the idea that these tigers could just be removed from a zoo or aquarium-type environment and reintroduced to the wild isn't likely (and you hear this kind of reaction a lot from people who say they hate zoos and aquariums - "they should be back in the wild!" Well, yes, in an ideal world the animals would be in the wild; unfortunately, that's not always possible). That said, I do wish they were somewhere that provided much more space and was designed as something closer to their "natural" type of environment. While the first tiger I saw was in an enclosure with grass and a waterfall-looking feature, the second tiger was in an enclosure that was mainly tile (again, it had a pool available... but it was provided just a bit of straw in the enclosure otherwise - and a cardboard box, which, I don't know, was related to some kind of enrichment? Seems very lacking though, and everything else was tile). I love tigers, and they're gorgeous animals on display... but I was also sad, especially for the second tiger. Again, I didn't go to the restaurant or any of the other rides/etc. that were on-site. Because of that, it made the ticket cost seem a bit much... but I'm also writing it off mentally as assisting with the cost of maintaining the aquarium. TL;DR I do really love aquariums, and I probably would have been sad if I hadn't decided to visit while I was in Houston. That said, it *IS* quite small, and some may not feel the cost of a ticket is worth it for just the aquarium experience.

This is review #1000 for me (should be #1002, but I won't go into the details of why two of them…read morewere removed, grrrr), so it had to be special. How about this: #1000, I'm the first one to write a review on it, and one of the great rollercoasters in the country. The Boardwalk Bullet opened in 2007 a few feet from Galveston Bay. It's a woodie, and it's a crazy one. I had heard that the Texas Cyclone was relocated here from Astroworld, that DID NOT happen, these are two very different coasters. From a distance, it looks like it would be a lot of fun. The reality is much greater. First, you're waiting in line, and when the train zips under you, the entire structure shakes. Second, there is a place to put your hat, purse, phone, etc.; loose articles are prohibited. If you're nervous about riding, simply step through the train and leave, although you just lost $6 by doing so. If you do sit down, you're in for a thrill. I rode near the back, but I don't think there's a lot of difference between front and back. The Bullet never slows down from the first drop to the finish. There are three big drops, and they're all gnarly. The big feature, indeed is speed: although it barely goes over 50mph, the turns are tight, the drops are sudden, and you have only a split second to prepare for anything. The Bullet packs a lot into a small space, which makes it more intense than 80mph on a 200-foot drop. Its high noise level increases the excitement level. It's like a smaller version of the Ghost Rider in California's Knott's Berry Farm: smaller, shorter, but the same out-of-control feel. Some coasters are yawners. Others have you say "hey, that was pretty good." The Boardwalk Bullet is one of those that you'll want to ride again and again and again.

I really love rollercoasters, but sometimes these wooden ones will tear you up and send you seeking…read morethe nearest chiropractor. Not only was the Boardwalk Bullet a blast and a half to ride, but my back and neck were A-OK after I got off. No problem with whiplash whatsoever! One of the smoothest wooden rollercoasters I've ever been on, in fact. If you are 100+ years old, frail, barely able to walk and such, but yet you're trying to decide whether or not you should try a ride on the Boardwalk Bullet, I assure you, you'll be fine! Just make sure to wear your Depends, though.

Why 4 stars? Because it's not the best waterpark we've been to, but it did the trick…read more --- --- --- We visited on Thursday, July 2nd and are very glad we opted to go on Thursday instead of Friday, as we noticed Galveston was a lot more crowded on Friday, which was a de-facto holiday for most people. We were walking in at 11:10am, just after they opened. We set our stuff down on a table near the entrance and headed to the first set of slides. Because we were there early on a weekday, there were no lines at all. We would talk up to the top of a tower and go right down a slide. As it turned out, it was pretty much a waste of money to grab the express passes because we only needed them on one tower (two slides). And had we known that, we would have gone to this tower first and really not even needed them at all. Every other group of slides either had zero wait, or didn't have an express lane. And unfortunately, MASSIV was closed, and as far as I could tell, that would have been the best ride. We did every slide in the park in the first two hours and then hung out for a while in the lazy river, which wasn't so lazy. I really enjoyed it, especially after climbing 40-50 stories worth of stairs to do all of the slides. I don't know that we would need to come back to Schlitterbahn again when there are other closer waterparks to us, but we were happy to try another new one that we hadn't been to before. One thing I'll note: we attempted to walk around barefoot, but the concrete was absurdly hot. I am no concrete engineer, but it seems like a waterpark should do something about that. Paint the concrete? Treat it? Add more shade? I don't know, but the answer shouldn't be: leave it all natural and 100% exposed to the elements. At the very least, leave little stations at the base of rides for sandals, because you weren't allowed to take your sandals on the slides, but there was also no place to really leave them, so we just kind of dropped them at the bottom of the stairs and hoped they would be there when we came back.

I encountered a very unprofessional and rude young staff at the refresh station near the entrance…read more I was mistaken for taking the wrong drink that's not part of the ticket i bought and instead of saying excuse me to get my attention, the staff repeatedly demanded me rudely, " you can't, you can't, you can't!" And i looked at her surprisingly. She then commanded me, " pour it back..!" like I was stealing something from the store. It was very humiliating in front of a bunch of customers staring at me. I reported this to the manager and they said they would send someone over. I still enjoyed the park later on but it was just unexpected and bad experience to be treated with disrespect.