Best Things to Do in Kemah | Activities, Attractions & More

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Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston lets visitors learn the history of NASA and manned space flight. It is located in Houston, Texas, close to Nassau Bay.

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Downtown Aquarium Houston

Enjoy family-friendly rides and see 300+ species including sharks, tigers, stingrays, and more!

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Houston Museum of Natural Science

Squeeze in some educational fun on your next trip to Texas

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The Museum of Fine Arts Houston

Explore global art collections and relax in the urban sculpture garden

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Houston Aquarium & Animal Adventure

The Houston Aquarium & Animal Adventure is an indoor/outdoor animal adventure like you have never experienced! Immerse yourself in nature and interact with hundreds of different animals. Feed and pet stingrays and sharks, spend time meeting the sloths and lemurs, or explore outdoor aviaries on a selfie hunt with feathered friends. A world of fun awaits at the Houston Aquarium & Animal Adventure! Above all, the aquarium promotes education through an engaging experience in a safe and comfortable environment.

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Houston City Cards

Explore Houston like a local with a City Card!

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ARTECHOUSE Houston

See a progressive approach to art in Texas

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Color Factory Houston

Snap photos in colorful rooms and enjoy interactive exhibits

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The Menil Collection

The Menil Collection in Neartown Houston, Texas is a museum showcasing the private collection of John and Dominique de Menil. Inside you'll find some 17,000 paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, rare books, and drawings. The collection features an impressive list of surrealist and contemporary masterpieces with works by some of the 20th century's biggest names like Picasso, René Magritte, Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol. There's also pieces from antiquity and the medieval era, the tribal cultures of Africa, Oceania, and the American Pacific Northwest.

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Franklin Drive Thru Safari

Bring the entire family to Franklin Drive Thru Safari where you can play, feed, and interact with exotic animals from around the world. With more than 100 acres, this drive thru animal adventure park also has its own aviary and reptile house. After you've seen the animals, relax with a picnic lunch and take in the sights and sounds. You can drive through the park yourself or take a VIP tour to get up close and personal with the animals.

An amusement park pier with brightly lit rides, including a rollercoaster, Ferris wheel, and carousel, over calm water at dusk.

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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops. Pleasure Pier is one of the few spots in the world that has this many rides over the water. You’ll be flying over guests on the Pier, soaring over the Gulf of Mexico and anticipating your next ride. It is located in Galveston, Texas, United States.