buttonman700 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 We're going to be in Houston next week, 23 - 28, for HauntCon. I am thinking of taking our group to Kemah, and well, since none of us have ever been to Houston or Kemah, can I get some help here? From the Astrodome, grrr wish Astroworld was will open, what would be the best way to get to Kemah? Being we're from the chilly Pacific Northwest, it's going to snow this weekend at the 1000 foot mark!, how muggy is it in Houston this time of year? (anyone here live in Houston?) Is there one thing, other than go to Kemah, we shouldn't miss while in Houston? Thanks for the help... Ed http://www.nightmarefactorysalem.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 From the Astrodome, grrr wish Astroworld was will open, what would be the best way to get to Kemah? This depends on the day of the week and the time of day. Just avoid traveling between 4-6pm and you will be ok. Any of the popular internet mapping services will provide accurate directions to the Boardwalk, its pretty simple however: 610 East, pass I-45 ,Merge onto 225 East. Continue 225 East to 146 south, go South (turn right from 225) on FM 146. Stay on 146 until you get to Kemah, you'll cross over the bridge and see Kemah Boardwalk on the left, you can't miss it. It is about 30-40 minute trip with no traffic. Being we're from the chilly Pacific Northwest, it's going to snow this weekend at the 1000 foot mark!, how muggy is it in Houston this time of year? (anyone here live in Houston?) If it is anything like this week it will be near perfect, mid 70's, very low humidity and nice breeze. Right now they forecast it will be a little warm when you first arrive (almost 90), but then drop to the low 70's after a front comes through (bringing storms for a day), but at a week off it could vary by a few days on when the front will hit. I'd plan on wearing shorts during the day and bring a light jacket at night just in case. Is there one thing, other than go to Kemah, we shouldn't miss while in Houston? Not as far as TPR related stuff goes. There is Schlitterbahn Galveston but it appears to be closed most of the week you get here as they transition from indoor to outdoor park. If you do the kiddie coaster credit whore thing there is a kiddie coaster at It'z on 290 north and another at Incredible Pizza, both about 45 minutes from your location. -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 What type of coaster do they have at Incredible Pizza and where is it located? RCDB doesn't even have that listed. Another credit on our TX trip would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I would take 610 east to 45 south to fm518, go left and it will run straight into the water and u will see the coaster to the left. It should be a 30 to 40 minute drive. its pretty straight. Coaster wise there is nothing left. You will find a lot to do while in Kemah. Also the Galveston Beach is right up the freeway on 45 south again. Houston is an Oil and Gas city and not much on tourism. It is a HUGGGGGGEEEE beautiful place. We have the shopping and a pleathera of restaurants in the area. So we can make u fat and then u can buy the clothes to fit but besides that there is nothing going on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Also you didnt miss ANYTHING with Astroworld being gone. The biggest coaster we had was 110ft. Dont feel bad. You will see the empty space when u pass on 610 and you will see it was no bigger than your backyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippero95 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 If you are interested in the space program you could visit the Johnson Space Center. It's close to Kemah, I'm sure your hotel will have all of the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Also you didnt miss ANYTHING with Astroworld being gone. The biggest coaster we had was 110ft. Dont feel bad. You will see the empty space when u pass on 610 and you will see it was no bigger than your backyard. But the park did have a compact Schwarzkopf and a flywheel shuttle loop. There were a few reasons to visit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfotkid Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 LOL, your going to love the mug! Its like living in a vaporizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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