off route 146 and opposite a marina, this laid-back hotel is an 8-minute walk from the amusements on kemah boardwalk, and 7 miles from the space travelthemed exhibits, tours and attractions at space center houston. suites add whirlpool tubs, living areas and/or marina views. amenities include a hot tub, a covered bbq area facing the marina, and a coin-operated laundry. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. understated rooms have microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen tvs and wi-fi. continental breakfast and parking are available William P. Hobby Airport 35 min
Kemah Boardwalk (6 min) Family-friendly entertainment including retro rides, a wooden roller coaster & two-story carousel. Clear Lake Park (8 min) Park with archaeological features on 59 acres with fishing pier, boat launch, playground & trails. NASA (10 min) NASA's 1,700-acre facility used for mission control & training shuttle & space station astronauts. Butler Longhorn Museum (12 min) Museum tracing the history of the Texas Longhorn cattle breed with Western artifacts, art & a video. Sylvan Beach Park (17 min) Park featuring sandy beach areas, play equipment, a fishing pier & a pavilion for events. Bay Area Museum (10 min) Independence Plaza at Space Center Houston (13 min) Lone Star Flight Museum (25 min) Home of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, with vintage aircraft & rides on war planes. Deep Hole Park (6 min) This small grassy park features a gazebo, playground & waterfront boardwalk for fishing. Boardwalk Bullet Roller Coaster (8 min) Roller coaster Armand Bayou Nature Center (15 min) Vast nature preserve with walking trails & many educational activities, such as guided canoe trips. Space Center Houston (14 min) Educational center highlighting all eras of U.S. space travel via exhibits, tours & attractions. Clear Lake (8 min) Lake, sailing, and outdoor recreation Bayou Wildlife Zoo (30 min) Visitors ride trams to see more than 500 animals and 60 species, plus a petting zoo & pony rides. |