- The list below includes 131 free or cheap things to do in or near Kemah, Texas, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Aquariums, Art Gallery, Marinas and Piers & Boardwalks.
- From Kemah Boardwalk to Watergate Yachting Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kemah and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Galveston, Pasadena, Friendswood and Baytown.
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25th and Strand Street, Galveston, TX 77550
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Presenting Galveston's history with a paranormal twist, Ghost Tours of Galveston offers a walking tour starting at the Railroad Museum and ending at the Tremont hotel. Guests learn about the sightings and stories of spirits at the locations they visit.
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Moody Gardens is an amusement park that is open 365 days of the year and includes an aquarium pyramid, a rainforest pyramid, and a 4D special FX theater. The park also offers opportunities for paddle boating.
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There are three presentations shown at Pier 21 Theater. All of the films reflect some history of Galveston and include The Great Storm that covers the 1900 hurricane, The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite about the infamous pirate, and Galveston: Gateway to the Gulf about the city's role in immigration.
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With Texas Seaport Museum, visitors can walk on the deck and explore the interior of a three-masted, 1877 tall ship. The museum also has exhibits with displays filled with artifacts and remnants from maritime history.
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Moody Gardens is an educational tourist site that teaches guests about nature in its pyramid-like structures. Additionally, the site also includes a hotel and a golf course for guests who are looking to stay and play at the site.
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20th St & Harborside Dr, Ste 1, 19th Street, Galveston, TX 77550
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Ocean Star Museum features three floors of models and interactive displays relating the science of offshore oil and gas including seismic technology, exploration and production. Exhibits include scale models of production platforms, drill bits and remotely-operated vehicles.
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Lone Star Flight Museum has rides on World War II aircraft including B-17 Flying Fortress, B-26 Mitchell,RT-17 Stearman, T-6 Texas, and T-41 Muscalero. The company also has air shows, and exhibits.
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The Strand is a historic district that offers shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Popular museums in the area include Ocean Star Offshore Energy Center and Museum and Pier 21 Theater.
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The Sea Wall was originally built in 1903, and has been extended many times to its current 10 mile length. The wall is 17 feet high and 16 feet thick at its base, and is painted with sea murals by children.
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Hurricane Ike killed 40,000 trees on Galveston Island, and so Galveston Island Tree Conservancy was formed to help turn the dead trees into sculptures including 3 Pelicans and Fish, Alligators, Angel Cradling Bunny, Angel with Lambs, and Dalmatian. The 33 sculptures are visible all over Galveston.