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Kemah | League | Nassau Bay | Seabrook Plan your Baycation at www.visitbayareahouston.com Welcome! Baycations are in fact better! Nowhere else in the world can you explore deep space, test your nerves on a wooden roller coaster by the sea, follow a path of colorful and quirky pelicans, and capture the pink-tinged feathers and distinctive beak of the roseate spoonbill in your binoculars all within the same 24 hours? Only in Bay Area . As the mayors of the four that make up Bay Area Houston—Kemah, League City, Nassau Contents Bay and Seabrook—let us be the first to welcome you to our little slice of Heaven. Whether Breeze into Kemah ...... 2 you’re here for a weekend or a week, for work or Live it up in League City ...... 3 a much-needed getaway, once you’re here, you’ll Come Play in Nassau Bay ...... 4 understand why we say, “Baycations are better.” Enjoy Sun & Fun in Seabrook ...... 5 Before you set off on your adventure, be sure to Baycations are Better . . stop by the Bay Area Houston Visitors Center at 604 Bradford in Kemah for discount tickets, maps on the Water ...... 6 and insider tips. on Land ...... 8 Don’t miss out on all the fun events happening in the Air ...... 9 in Bay Area Houston. Stop by our website, with a Rod and Reel ...... 9 visitbayareahouston.com, or follow us on in a Museum ...... 10 facebook & twitter for the latest news. in a Theater ...... 11 facebook.com/visitbayareahouston on ...... 12 @bayareahouston @VisitBayAreaHou at ...... 12

for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ...... 13 Mayor Terri Gale Mayor Mark Denman with Friends & Family ...... 14 KEMAH NASSAU BAY when Shopping ...... 16 Mayor Pat Hallisey Mayor Thom Kolupski while at Play LEAGUE CITY SEABROOK Calendar of Events and Festivals . . . . 18-21 with Family ...... 22 with a Group ...... 24 Listings Dining & Nightlife ...... 26 Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries ...... 31 Shopping ...... 32 Accomodations ...... 33 Start your Baycation at the Attractions / Things to Do ...... 34 Event Venues ...... 35 Bay Area Houston Visitors Center Getting Here ...... 36 For more information on all that our cities have to offer, be sure to make a stop at the Visitors Center (604 Bradford Avenue in Kemah), Visitors Center Info ...... 37 where you’ll find maps, coupons, discounts and souvenirs. 1 Baycations are Better Whether you’re here for business or play, a week or a day, baycations are just better.

Live it Up in League City League City also has the third-largest anchorage in the U.S. thanks to the many on marinas at . There’s plenty of opportunities to rent kayaks, paddle boards, deck boats or wave runners at local aquatic-centric businesses. For those who prefer land, League City also has 620 acres of public parks for exploring. For some history, check out Butler Longhorn Museum, which is dedicated to telling the unique story of Milby Butler who played a crucial role in saving the iconic cattle from extinction. The museum showcases a one-of-a-kind collection of western art and artifacts. You’ll find the treasures of League City Historic Shoppes, a collection of boutiques with everything from antiques and rare books to home and garden accents.

Breeze into Kemah Kemah is a Karankawa Indian word meaning “facing the wind,” an appropriate name for this city that enjoys the refreshing salty breeze off of . Kemah is well known for its boardwalk—named one of the country’s best by CNN Traveler. Offering a year-round summer-festival vibe, Kemah Boardwalk is a feast for the senses, with heart-pounding amusement rides, waterfront dining from fine-dining to fast, and a host of shops that offer clothing, gifts and sweets. It’s a great way to spend a weekend or a week with friends and family.

2 3 Enjoy Sun & Fun in Seabrook From pelicans to water to seafood, there’s so much to love about Seabrook. One of the first things you’ll notice when you visit, are the colorful pelicans scattered throughout the town (seabrookpelicans. com). Painted by local artists, they are whimsical additions to the city’s streets, homes and businesses. Be sure to snap a selfie with your favorites and share the love by using #SeabrookLove in your post. If you love the water, you are sure to love Seabrook. Home to Seabrook Marina and the , Seabrook offers a variety of boating excursions for you and your family. Love to fish? Pine Gully Park features a 1,000-foot saltwater pier. Main Street in Seabrook is also a popular fishing destination and is home to the Bay Area Veterans Memorial. Love to eat? You’ll find fresh fish markets along Waterfront Drive plus a variety of seafood restaurants.

Don’t Miss Each year, the area hosts the Wings Over Houston Airshow at Come Play in Nassau Bay Ellington Airport with vintage and modern military aircraft, thrilling airshows, educational exhibits, and meet-and-greets with The family-oriented community enjoys a natural beauty that is living legends. seemingly far away from urban crowds. This is where you’ll find NASA and Space Center Houston. The center The airport is also includes exhibits and tours of its artifacts and facilities, including home to the Lone the 30-story Saturn V at Rocket Park and the six story-tall complex Star Flight Museum, Independence Plaza with a replica of the first shuttle carrier aircraft. which features historic The city is known for its parks so come prepared to get out and get aircraft and interactive, active. Stop by the 76-acre Nassau Bay Peninsula Wildlife Reserve educational exhibits, and don’t forget to bring along your binoculars. Chances are good the Aviation Learning you’ll be able to spy a resident osprey, roseate spoonbill, clapper rail, Center and the Texas cormorant or snowy egret. Aviation Hall of Fame. 4 5 A Baycation for Everyone. Prefer your vacation in hiking boots or suits? Want to sit on the bow of a boat or watch performers take a bow from your seat? Bay Area Houston has a dress code and activity to please everyone.

PUBLIC BOAT RIDES: From thrilling speeds and schooner sailings to floating meals and music cruises Boardwalk Beast 281.538.9600; kemahboardwalk.com Boardwalk FantaSea 281.538.9600; boardwalkfantasea.com Capt Kidd Charters 281.334.5433; captkiddcharters.com (Public boats may also be available for private charters. Call for details.)

CHARTER BOATS: Enjoy a private cruise with friends

Houston Party Boats 281.334.3400; houstonpartyboats.com Majestic Ventures Baycations are Better on the Water 281.333.3080; majesticventures.com The boating capital of Texas, Clear Lake is home to South Coast Adventures more than 9,000 yachts, sporting boats, sailboats and 281.334.4606; southcoastsailing.com fishing vessels. Captain your own boat or sit back and Windsong Charters/Specialty Cruises relax on one of our charters. 281.332.3108; windsong-charters.com LEARN TO SAIL: Texas Tail Chasers Take advantage of your Baycation time to learn how to commandeer 832.576.3773; texastailchasers.com your own boat at the ASA-certified Bay Area Sailing School. Windward Seaventure Yacht Charters and Sailing School bayareasailing.com 281.467.2279; windwardseaventure.com BOAT RENTALS: From kayaks and paddleboards to wave runners and deck boats CLEAR CREEK PADDLE TRAIL A beautiful trail running for 6.5 miles from Countryside Park to Pinky’s Kayak Rental Heritage Park in League City. Launch your kayak or canoe from one 713.510.7968; pinkyskayakrental.com of three launching spots and take in Bay Area Houston from the WaterSports Clear Lake at the Hilton water. leaguecity.com 281.333.2816; watersportsclearlake.com WaterSports Clear Lake at South Shore Harbour Resort & Spa Experience an unforgettable 90-minute voyage through one of the 281.333.2816; watersportsclearlake.com busiest ports in the world through the Port of Houston Authority’s free public boat tour. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be reserved online. Please call ahead to ensure the tours are running. 7300 Clinton Drive, Houston; 713.670.2416; portofhouston.com 6 7 Baycations are Better on Land Baycations are Better in the Air Armand Nature Center One of the nation’s largest urban wildlife and wilderness preserves, the Nature Center features a boardwalk that winds through forest, and habitats along a natural bayou. It’s home to 360 species, including birds, bison and reptiles. Weekend activities include pontoon boat rides and guided canoe tours along Armand Bayou. 8500 Bay Area Boulevard, Pasadena

Seabrook is a bird sanctuary on one of the largest migratory paths in North America, thanks to its diverse habitat of both fresh and salt , bay shoreline, and riparian and upland woodlands. The town is on the Clear Lake Loop of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail and has four designated sites along Todville Road: Pine Bay Area Park Gully, McHale, Hester Garden and Robinson parks. The 64-plus-acre Bay Area Park overlooks Armand Bayou and includes trails, a gazebo, duck pond, dog park, picnic area, playground and sports fields. Baycations are Better with a Rod and Reel Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Clear Creek Nature Park Anglers will fall for Bay The 148 acres of Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Clear Creek Nature Park Area Houston, hook, line are home to flora, fauna, birds and wildlife. You’ll likely spot sandhill and sinker. Here are some cranes, great blue herons, owls and pelicans. of our fishing piers: Heritage Park Clear Lake Park Launch a canoe, enjoy an 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook afternoon picnic or fish off the pier: The 10.3-acre Heritage Pine Gully Park Park, located on the grounds of 605 Pine Gully Road, Seabrook the Butler Longhorn Museum, Sylvan Beach Park is an ideal destination for a Boat Ramps weekend with friends and family. 636 N. Bayshore Drive, La Porte Brought your own boat? 1220 Coryell Street, League City Nassau Bay Just add water. Hester Garden Park offers bank fishing in Lake Nassau Clear Lake Park Boat Ramp This former nursery is a well-kept secret treasure with paths circling 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook ponds, bridges spanning creeks, and evergreens and wetlands playing host to a wild mix of untamed residents. 3029 Todville Road, Seabrook League City Boat Ramp 1500 N. Egret Bay, League City League Park & Boundless Playground League Park is located on Main Street in the heart of the historic Sylvan Beach Park Boat Ramp district. Designed for all children, including those with disabilities or 636 N. Bayshore Drive, La Porte limited mobility, the playground features three universally accessible playscape units: one for ages 2-5, one for ages 5-12 and a music and Walter Hall Park Boat Ramp activity center for all ages. 200 N. Park, League City 807 Highway 3, League City

8 9 Bay Area Museum Baycations are Better in a Museum Built in 1893 as a church, the Bay Area Museum features Lunar and Museum of History Rendezvous memorabilia and changing exhibits that showcase Explore the museum and then head up to the observation deck of the the history of Bay Area Houston. 5000 NASA Road 1, Seabrook; monument for a bird’s eye view of the . museumbayarea.org One Monument Circle, La Porte; SanJacinto-Museum.org

Lone Star Flight Museum Located at Ellington Airport, boasts one of the finest aviation collections in the nation. The 130,000-square-foot museum features interactive, educational exhibits focusing on the Butler Longhorn Museum & Heritage Park science, technology, engineering and math concepts essential to flight. This heritage destination honors the birthplace of the Butler longhorn 11551 Aerospace Ave., Houston; lonestarflight.org cattle bloodline and the area’s original ranching and farming families with historical pieces, art and western souvenirs. 1220 Coryell St., Baycations are Better in the Theater League City; butlerlonghornmuseum.com Clear Creek Community Theatre West Bay Common School Children’s Museum The Clear Creek Community Theatre showcases unforgettable History is brought to life at this 1898 schoolhouse museum as visitors performances of classic and contemporary plays. 18091 Upper Bay explore the life and times of a student in the 19th century through Road, Nassau Bay; ClearCreekCommunityTheatre.org school lessons, recess and hands-on experiences. 210 N. Kansas Ave., Bay Area Houston League City; oneroomschoolhouse.org Ballet & Theatre Texas Independence Trail Get lost in the graceful Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Lone Star State on the performances of classics, such as Texas Independence Trail Region. Encompassing 28 “The Nutcracker,” “Snow White” counties—from to Brenham—the trail celebrates Texas’s and “Cinderella.” University of struggle for independence from dictator Santa Anna in 1836. Plan Houston-Clear Lake Bayou Theater, your adventure at texasindependencetrail.com. 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston; bahbt.org The - Clear Lake (UHCL) Art Gallery Bay Area Houston’s premier venue for visual arts created by living artists, this gallery features group shows of UHCL students, thematic exhibitions of regional artists, and retrospectives of nationally and internationally recognized artists. 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston; uhcl.edu/art-gallery. Clear Lake Symphony Under the musical direction of Dr. Charles Johnson, the Clear Lake Symphony features more than 70 players from the Bay Area and is recognized as a premier community orchestra. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Road; clearlakesymphony.org

10 11 Baycations are Better Baycations are Better for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Bay Area Houston’s dining options offer visitors a full menu of flavors and inspirations!

Pier 8 Seafood Fish Market offers about as fresh a catch as you can get without reeling in the fish yourself. The open-air restaurant is set along the water for beautiful views. Pier 8 is low on frills and high on fresh taste.

Merlion Thai Restaurant & Lounge on 4th Under the direction of Super Chef Andrew—the multi award—brings the taste of Thailand to Seabrook. Chef Andrew sources the seafood locally. merlionrestaurant.com

…on Kemah Boardwalk Seabrook Waffle Company is a charming café that serves sweet and Kemah Boardwalk is one of the country’s top 10 boardwalks. This savory waffles topped with everything from Nutella to mac-n-cheese. destination spot is located on the channel between Clear Lake and seabrookwafflecompany.com Galveston Bay and is a great spot to watch the parade of pleasure Main Street Bistro is a mix of local, coastal, Hispanic and Creole boats, soak in the sun and enjoy the boardwalk’s amusement rides, cuisine all informed by French-cooking methods and techniques. It’s carnival games and eclectic shops and restaurants. open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can keep coming back 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; 877.AT.KEMAH; kemahboardwalk.com for more. facebook.com/mainstbistroleaguecity

Viola and Agnes’ Neo Soul Café Chef Aaron will whip up a taste of Southern comfort with a dish of red beans and rice, fried catfish, or and grits. Be sure to ask about the daily specials. neosoulfood. org

Mediterraneo Market & Café This cozy bistro in League City serves everything from pita wraps and falafel to lasagna and souvlaki. The café is warm and inviting. There’s even a small market to purchase some of your Greek favorites. mediterraneomarket.com

Akimi Sushi & Stir Fry in Nassau Bay offers made to-order sushi alongside its create-your-own stir fry, rice bowls and noodle dishes. From 2-7 p.m., it’s an ideal spot for happy hour and serves lunch and dinner every day of the week. akimimenu.com

Midnite Slice in Seabrook offers tongue-in-cheek-named pizzas, such as Jamaican MeCrazy, with jerk chicken, and the Gemini—a “split personality” pizza for those groups that can’t make up their minds. Grab a seat on a picnic table outside and listen to …at Space Center Houston live music. midniteslice.com Enjoy an out-of-this-world journey through the history of manned space exploration at Space Center Houston— the official visitors Bakkhus Taverna in Kemah offers homemade Greek cuisine and center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Take the tram tour for a seafood dishes. Dine outside on the deck and watch the world go by. behind-the-scenes look. Experience the day in the life of an astronaut bakkhustaverna.com through hands-on exhibits, and examine authentic NASA artifacts, including a moon rock you can touch. The center also offers two For full Bay Area Houston restaurant listings, attractions that are free and open to the public: Rocket Park and The see pages 26-31 or go online to visitbayareahouston.com Longhorn Project. Rocket Park showcases the largest rocket ever made, Saturn V. 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston; 281.244.2100; SpaceCenter.org

12 13 Spa Treatments Baycations are Better Trangquil Spa Retreat Treat your mind, body and spirit with Friends & Family at this League City beauty and Looking for a quick getaway with your favorite day spa. It offers everything from people? Look no further than Bay Area Houston. massages and facials to eyelash extensions and mani-pedis. trangquilsparetreat.com Bella Vita Spa Bella Vita’s menu of services includes stone and Swedish massages and express and classic facials, as well as special “sweet” services, such as the Bella Vita Sugar Scrub and the Chocolate Truffle Body Wrap. southshorefitness.com The Spa & Wellness Center at South Shore www.southshoremassage.com iMassage.Pro Feel better bodywork.

Enjoy the nightlife T-Bone Tom’s Where barbecue meets the bay and T-bones intersect with tiki kitsch, this hotspot-in-a-red-barn hosts toe-tapping, spirit-lifting live music every day of the week except Mondays. tbonetoms.com CABO Bar & Grill Featuring two levels waterside, CABO Bar & Grill on Clear Lake is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal and music or catch the game on the big screen. Spending the afternoon on the lake? Just park your boat and come inside. caboclearlake.com Skallywag Suds and Grub Skallywag’s is the spot for craft brews in Kemah. Set within Kemah’s Lighthouse District, the venue also hosts live bands. facebook.com/skallywagkemah Wineries & More Red River Bbq & Grill Clear Creek Vineyards This family-friendly establishment in League City often hosts live Kemah’s Clear Creek offers tastings and weekend tours. You can even music on the patio. redriverbbq.com host a small function with a buffet and wine bar. clearcreekvineyard.com BARge295 Haak Vineyards & Winery The only FLoating Bar & Grille in the State of Texas! Come by land or water and enjoy tasty bites and refreshing drinks on 2 levels. Live Approximately 15 miles from the Clear Lake area in Santa Fe, Haak music every weekend! www.barge295seabrooktx.com offers tours, wine flights and tastings seven days a week. haakwine.com Ancora Railean Distillery This Kemah restaurant serves entertainment that will get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor. www.ancorakemah.com Railean Distillery produces handcrafted American rum aged in oak barrels. It offers tours and tastings, as well as special events throughout the year. railean.com Galveston Bay Beer Company www.galvestonbaybeer.com 14 15 Baycations are Better Clothing The Clothes Horse Boutique is for fashion-forward shoppers who appreciate the selection of top brands like Kendra Scott, Brighton, when Shopping and Joseph Ribkoff. In addition to clothing, jewelry and shoes, the In need of a little retail therapy? Bay Area Houston boutique carries Christmas gifts, candles, t-shirts, and jellies and jams. has just what you’re looking for—and more! theclotheshorseboutique.com

Haute Mommies & Bella Babies in Seabrook is ideal for the styling moms and beautiful babies on your gift-giving list. The shop offers stylish maternity clothes, baby shower and christening gifts, plush toys, and monogram-able gifts. hmandbb.com

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Salted Hippie located on Main St. under the Oaks in League City. thesaltedhippie.com Wellness Home & Gifts Bodhi Essential Oils You can recharge at the O2 lounge with oxygen HOME by Eagles Nest Gallery in League City is for the homeowner therapy, blend your own essential oils at the oil bar, or soothe your with discerning tastes. Featuring styles for formal living rooms and tired shopping muscles with a chair massage or Reiki session. The comfortable man caves, the shop includes furnishings, floor coverings, wellness boutique also carries handcrafted candles, soaps and bath lighting, tableware, artwork and accents—not to mention clothing bombs, aroma-therapy jewelry and diffusers, and healing crystals. and jewelry. eaglesnestgallery.net bodhioils.com Maas Nursery When you want to create a welcoming environment Erma’s Nutrition Center On before your guests even enter your home, check out Seabrook’s Saturdays, be sure to stop by in Shopping at this full-service, family-owned and -operated 8-acre Nassau Bay for the Nassau Bay nursery is literally a walk in the park, with annuals, perennials and Farmer’s Market. The open- tropical, flowering and drought-friendly plants all available. The air market provides health- nursery also carries colorful Talavera pottery, decorative wood masks conscious consumers with the and soothing garden fountains. maasnursery.com opportunity to buy locally grown, Paradise Tropical Wines in Kemah that serves up baskets that come organic produce and products complete with four different wine pouches to sample, two collapsible from area farmers and artisans. wine glasses and a wine coaster. Paradise Tropical Wines carries ermasnutritioncenter.com nontraditional wine derived from 100 percent juice, not grapes, and has tasty flavors, such as Key Lime, Mango Mamma and White Less than a Quarter Tank of Gas Sangria. paradisetropicalwines.com Baybrook Mall Located in nearby Friendswood, features some of The Glass Mermaids in League City is a boutiques shop of nautical- your favorite brands and restaurants, including Sur La Table, Zara, themed treasures includes clothing, handbags, housewares, art, Kendra Scott, Alex & Ani, Dave & Busters, Yard House and Rouxpour. and, of course, mermaid and merman décor. The shop offers free baybrookmall.com giftwrapping, as well as complimentary beer, wine and coffee for Tanger Outlet Houston For the more budget-friendly pricing, in sipping and shopping. glassmermaids.com Texas City, has retailers, such as J. Crew, Tommy Hilfiger, White Nana’s Attic in League City is a must stop. Offering everything from House Black Market and Reebok. tangeroutlet.com aromatic candles and bath soaps to year-round holiday décor and quirky mugs and socks, is a must stop on your shopping excursion. facebook.com/NanasAttic501

16 17 League City Music Festival & BBQ Cook-Off Baycations are Better The League City Lions Club hosts this annual family-friendly festival, which showcases live bands, BBQ, and carnival attractions. while at Play lcmusicfest.com Bay Area Houston boasts a full calendar of Rock the Dock events and festivals. The best thing about bay A series of free outdoor concerts are held at the Kemah Boardwalk. area Houston is the fun and the sun. Come see Celebrate the summer heat with some summer beats from local and what we mean at one of the events and festivals regional bands. kemahboardwalk.com happening in our community year-round!

January-March Yachty Gras Boat Parade Bay Area Houston meets Mardi Gras! Yachty Gras features boats Keels & Wheels Concours D’elegance festooned with lights, regalia and decorations parading through the Kemah-Seabrook channel the Saturday night before Fat Tuesday. Named “best festival” by Houston A-lister voters, this classic car yachtygras.com and vintage wooden boat show is held the first weekend in May at Lakewood Yacht Club. keels-wheels.com Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon Race Fireworks Fridays One of the prettiest marathons in Texas. Runners take to Seabrook’s nature trails, running past wetlands, as well as bird and wildlife Every Friday night in June sanctuaries along Galveston Bay. seabrookmarathon.org and July gather on the Kemah Boardwalk for fireworks over April-June Galveston Bay. kemahboardwalk. San Jacinto Day Festival com Step back in time as history Texas Outlaw Challenge reenactors bring to life—complete This is the biggest performance with booming cannons and boat event in Texas. In addition crackling muskets—the decisive to the rush of adrenaline on the which led to water, the four-day event includes Texas’s independence. sanjacinto- street parties and live music. museum.org texasoutlawchallenge.com

Blessing of the Fleet Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Boating season officially kicks off Every Wednesday night at 6:15 p.m., from April through late October, the first weekend in May with the head to Villa Capri restaurant (frenchiesvillacapri.com) in Seabrook traditional blessing of the fleet, as to watch these elegant boats catch the wind and race across the water. decorated watercraft pass through clearlakeracing.com the Kemah-Seabrook channel. kemahboardwalk.com

18 19 Wings Over Houston Air Show July-September Held annually at Ellington Field in early October, this event Fourth of July Celebration showcases vintage World War II aircraft alongside modern aviation. Celebrate Independence Day with live music and a patriotic fireworks wingsoverhouston.com show over Galveston Bay. kemahboardwalk.com Harvest Moon Regatta Texas Gathering and Oak Tree Festival More than 200 boats participate in this 150-mile offshore race to Port This fun-filled family weekend takes place under the majestic oaks at Aransas. harvestmoonregatta.com the Butler Longhorn Museum and includes a car and bike show, food, live music, games, art, and demonstrations. butlerlonghornmuseum.com Martyn Farm Harvest Celebration Celebrate farm life as it was between 1895 and 1910 with crafts and Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival activities from the turn of the 20th century. abnc.org Enjoy screenings of films by new and emerging independent filmmakers. gulfcoastfilmfest.com League City Harvest Festival Browse the wares of local artisans, enjoy a hayride, try your hand at Kemah Craft Beer Fest pumpkin carving and enter the costume contest. This free event is Spend the day sampling craft beers and listening to live music. held each year. kemahboardwalk.com Salute to Military Service Come down to the Kemah Boardwalk to honor our troops with military displays, live music and performances. kemahboardwalk.com

Christmas Boat Lane Parade More than 100,000 people ring in the holidays at this event held on the second Saturday in December. Watch as more than 100 festively decorated boats parade around Clear Lake and through the Kemah- Seabrook channel. clearlakearea.com

New Year’s Eve Celebration Fireworks Over Galveston Bay Ring in the New Year on the Kemah Boardwalk by watching fireworks over Galveston Bay. kemahboardwalk.com Rock the Dock May through August this series of free outdoor concerts are held at Holiday in the Park the Kemah Boardwalk. Celebrate the summer heat with some summer Get in the holiday spirit at this three-day festival held at League beats from local and regional bands. kemahboardwalk.com Park in League City. The event features vendors, an outdoor movie, children’s parade, the Grand Night parade, a costume contest and a pet parade. October-December Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Every Wednesday night at 6:15 p.m., from April through late October, head to Villa Capri restaurant (frenchiesvillacapri.com) in Seabrook Holidays on a Boat to watch these elegant boats catch the wind and race across the water. Water is a big part of living in clearlakeracing.com Bay Area Houston. When we Celebration Seabrook have something to celebrate, Celebrate coastal living and the love of the bay with live music, wine, we tend to make waves. craft beer, and food from local restaurants and gourmet food trucks. Our Christmas Boat Lane celebrationseabrook.com Parade is made up of local boat owners who creatively Boo on the Boardwalk string their sail and power Held throughout October, this Halloween boats with hundreds of twinkling lights to the absolute delight of festival includes live music, a costume the thousands watching from shore. contest, pumpkin decorating and trick or Yachty Gras Boat Parade treating. Face your fears in the terrifying is the largest Mardi Gras boat parade Dungeon of Doom Haunted House or try in the . Revelers are showered with those coveted the tamer Little Boo Haunted Fun House. Mardi Gras beads, and boats—and their costumed passengers— DungeonOfDoomKemah.com are decked out in lights, balloons and streamers. 20 21 Baycations are Better with Family When it comes to family reunions, weddings, anniversary and birthday parties, or other private celebrations, you won’t find a better setting than Bay Area Houston.

Butler Longhorn Museum From Texas-style barbecues in the gardens to intimate groups in the Old West-style theater, the museum can accommodate them all. butlerlonghornmuseum.com

For Weddings & Anniversaries The Recipe for the Perfect Family Gathering includes the right balance Butler’s Courtyard of memory-making activities and stress-free downtime. Fortunately Located in the heart of League City, this gorgeous historic building for you, Bay Area Houston has all the right ingredients, including is a favorite choice for memorable weddings, having won numerous one-of-a-kind, action-packed venues and outings, leave-it-to-us wedding venue awards and is even in The Knot’s Hall of Fame. stress-free event planners, and relaxing waterside locales. Here are just butlerscourtyard.com a few suggestions. Windemere Mansion Located on the north side of Clear Lake, this stunning historic brick For Birthday Parties & Family Reunions mansion can accommodate 150 guests. ballharbourassociation.com

Kemah Gardens Nestled on four meticulously cared for acres overlooking a lake, this gorgeous venue with outdoor pavilion can accommodate groups from 45 to 500. kemahgardens.com

Di Amici Upscale Events This full-service venue has an in-house event planner and features an elegant ballroom and outdoor terrace. diamiciupscaleevents.com

South Shore Harbour Country Club One of the Houston area’s premier country clubs, South Shore can accommodate groups of up to 250. clubcorp.com

Just Add Water Big League Dreams Sport Complex Whatever you’re celebrating, take to the water on This 30-plus-acre venue includes a 20,000-square-foot indoor one of Bay Area Houston’s boat charters. pavilion and has played host to everything from a full-scale circus to graduation night parties. leaguecity.bigleaguedreams.com Houston Party Boats 281.334.3400 Galaxy Adventures Party Room & Arcade houstonpartyboats.com Located on the Kemah Boardwalk, Galaxy Adventures Party Room & Arcade can host an out-of-this-world party for the young and young Boardwalk FantaSea Yacht Charters at heart. Choose from two packages— the Classic and the Deluxe— 281.969.4774 with ride and arcade tokens, pizza, and balloons. boardwalkfantasea.com 22 23 Baycations are Better with a Group When it comes time to get down to business, Bay Area Houston’s diverse hotels and meeting venues can oblige

South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center This 230-room resort also features an on-site marina, swimming pool (with swim-up bar), and 25,000 square feet of conference space. sshr.com

Texas Corinthian Yacht Club Overlooking Galveston Bay, the Texas Corinthian Yacht Club offers a variety of spaces that can accommodate groups of up to 350 guests. With all there is to do in Bay Area Houston, you may get the tcyc.org impression that we’re all play and no work. When you’re looking for a destination conference or business retreat, Bay Area Houston’s The Admiral Room meeting spaces are designed to inspire. (For a full listing of meeting With a 5,000-square-foot banquet room, The Admiral Room is a and event spaces, go to visitbayareahouston.com.) premier waterfront event venue with water views and a large outdoor

Boardwalk Inn space. theadmiralroom.com Located on the Kemah Boardwalk, this inn can accommodate groups of up to 70 in its meeting space. kemahboardwalkinn.com

Courtyard By Marriott Houston NASA/Clear Lake Offering 124 guest rooms, Courtyard has event space for up to 125 people. marriott.com

Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake The 242-room hotel offers meeting and event space that can accommodate more than 500 guests. hilton.com

Lakewood Yacht Club Showcasing panoramic lake and marina views, the Lakewood Yacht Club has a variety of spaces that will suit everything from small intimate affairs to grand galas. lakewoodyachtclub.com

24 25 Dining & Nightlife Dining & Nightlife KEMAH Eculent The Pizza Oven Aloha Beer Garden 709 Harris Avenue 215 Kipp Avenue 604 Bradford Avenue 713.429.4311 281.334.2228 281.338.6090 Hoagie Emporium Ancora 226 Marina Bay Drive 700 Kipp Avenue 281.334.4274 832.864.2854 Jackie’s Brickhouse Antonini’s Subs & Steaks 1053 Marina Bay Drive 602 6th Street 832.864.2459 281.549.6538 Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen Art of Coffee 1108 Marina Bay Drive 609 Bradford Avenue, #105 281.535.0148 Skallywag’s Suds ‘n’ Grub 281.532.6371 Kahuna Joe’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice 600 Sixth Street 281.538.8877 604 Bradford Avenue 281.338.6090 Skipper’s Greek Café Tookie’s Hamburgers Kemah Cafe 1026 Marina Bay Drive 406 Texas Avenue 281.334.4787 1201 Highway 146 281.942.9334 281.535.9405 Sundance Grill II VooDoo Hut Kemah Shot Bar 800 Mariners Drive 511 Bradford Avenue 281.535.5350 604 6th Street 281.549.6164 Bakkhus Taverna 713.409.7147 Szechuan Garden What’s Cookin’ 605 Sixth Street Landry’s Seafood House 1127 Marina Bay Drive 926 FM 518 281.538.1800 281.334.6688 #1 Kemah Boardwalk 281.549.7114 Bayside Grill 281.334.2513 LEAGUE CITY #8 Kemah Boardwalk Lighthouse Buffet Bebu Asian Kitchen 281.334.5351 Kemah Boardwalk 2400 W. Main Street Bill’s Bar & Burgers 281.334.3360 281.766.8801 #7 Kemah Boardwalk Lil’ Saul’s Tacos Burger House 281.334.1099 609 Bradford Avenue 395 W. Main Street Brick Oven Pizza 832.864.2937 281.316.8894 903 FM 518, Suite K Lukas BBQ & Steakhouse Center Court Pizza & Brew 281.334.2626 1415 TX-146, Suite C T-Bone Tom’s 3202 Marina Bay Drive, Suite J Bubba Gump’s 281.339.7462 281.286.8669 707 Texas 146 #5 Kemah Boardwalk Monkey Bar 281.334.2133 Coco Crepes 281.334.2881 605 6th Street The Aquarium 2471 Gulf Freeway South Chili’s Bar & Grill 281.309.3474 281.334.7800 #11 Kemah Boardwalk 225 FM 2094 Nam Thai 281.334.9010 Craft 96 Draught House 281.535.9302 501 Bradford Avenue The Flying Dutchman 2575 E. League City Parkway Cool Cow Creamery 281.549.6095 281.957.9644 #9 Kemah Boardwalk 609 Bradford Avenue Pizza HERE! 281.334.7575 El Centinela Restaurant 281.549.6393 609 Bradford Avenue The Great Kanakas Atomic Tiki Bar 104 Highway 3 N. Crazy Alan’s Shack 281.554.9286 832.864.2853 601 Fifth Street 310 Texas Avenue Playa Maya Tacos & Grill 832.536.2992 Esteban’s Café & Cantina 281.334.5000 1415 TX-146 The Palapa Bar 402 W. Main Dan’s Pizza, Wings ‘n’ Beer Deck 281.332.4195 281.532.6986 608 6th Street 800 Bradford Avenue Saltgrass Steakhouse 281.334.3746 832.551.3267 215 Kipp Avenue 26 281.538.5441 27 Dining & Nightlife Dining & Nightlife La Brisa Mexican Restaurant Pizza King NASSAU BAY 501 N. Wesley 103 Davis Road 1000 Degree Pizza 281.554.4000 281.554.7232 18032 Saturn Lane La India Bonita Pomodoro’s 281.532.6877 213 E. Main Street 2700 Marina Bay Drive Akimi Sushi & Stir Fry 281.557.1710 281.334.5950 1354 NASA Parkway Las Haciendas Mexican Bar & Grill 281.333.1633 2951 Marina Bay Drive Bon Appetit Café 281.334.2175 18027 Point Lookout Drive Lighthouse Bar & Bistro 281.333.3116 2500 South Shore Blvd. Burger Nation 281.334.1000 1400 NASA Parkway, Suite F Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Lily Seafood 281.549.7090 2660 Marina Bay Drive 3003 E League City Parkway Java Owl Coffee House 281.532.6714 Red Oak Café 281.339.7449 18021 Upper Bay Road Gregory’s Gyro & Rotisserie 6011 W. Main Street Little Bella Mia 281.957.9814 1357 E. League City Parkway 832.905.3150 2471 Gulf Freeway South Kasra Persian Grill 808.232.9200 Red River BBQ & Grill 281.309.3473 1212 NASA Parkway Holly Berry Tea Room 1911 E. Main Street Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar 832.536.2141 501 E. Main Street, Suite 4 281.332.8086 281.557.4433 1615 W. FM 646 #D 281.524.8626 Red River Cantina Hugh & Jeff’s Car Wash & Grill 1911 E. Main Street Luna’s Mexican Restaurant 1232 W. FM 646 281.557.8156 281.614.1812 6555 S South Shore Blvd., Suite B 281.334.0300 Russo’s NY Pizzeria Ivett’s Italian Grill 1660 W. FM 646, #C Main St. Bistro 2500 Marina Bay Drive 281.337.7992 281.532.6536 615 E Main Street 281.332.8800 San Lorenzo Mexican Mediterraneo Market & Café Jade Garden Chinese Cuisine Restaurant & Cantina Mr. Sombrero Mexican Grill #1 18033 Upper Bay Road 2640 E. League City Parkway, 3202 Marina Bay Drive, #G 281.333.3180 Unit 118 2640 League City Parkway E, #123 281.535.4776 281.535.1505 Pho Hoang 281.538.9538 San Lorenzo Taqueria Mr. Sombrero Mexican Grill #2 1400 NASA Parkway Jimmy Changas 3020 Marina Bay Drive, #E 281.333.3897 2504 Gulf Freeway 6011 W. Main Street, Suite A107 281.535.4776 281.672.7964 Salata 832.340.2446 Scotty’s Pub on the Bay Ocean Sushi Grill 1780 NASA Parkway Juanderful Burrito 3202 Marina Bay Drive, Suite M 281.532.6988 176 Gulf Freeway. S 3020 Marina Bay Drive, Suite A2 281.339.7474 281.957.9122 281.316.9344 South Shore Grille Kahuna Joe’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice Opus Bistro 2800 Marina Bay Drive 812 E. Main Street 2500 South Shore Blvd. 281.334.7700 281.334.5225 281.338.6090 Southern Maid Donuts Kelley’s Country Cookin' Paradise Reef 1355 E. League City Parkway 1502 W. Main (South Shore Harbour Resort) 281.525.6357 281.338.0300 2500 South Shore Blvd. 281-334-1000 The Drink Station King’s BierHaus 3729 E. League City Parkway Pierogi Queen 828 FM 646 800.485.0854 2047 W. Main Street Viola & Agnes’ Neo Soul Café 832.820.8264 Tuscany Bakery & Bistro 713.244.4644 18091 Upper Bay Road #41 2951 Marina Bay Drive 281.333.2620 281.538.8103 28 29 Dining & Nightlife Dining & Nightlife SEABROOK Breweries, Wineries Americano Cafe & Distilleries 2900 NASA Parkway Clear Creek Winery & Vineyard 281.957.7830 709 Harris Avenue BARge 295 Kemah 2613 NASA Parkway 281.334.8300 281.549.7603 DUO Winery & Cider CO. Sam’s Boat Chelsea Wine Bar 2150 A Dickinson Avenue Dickinson 4106 NASA Parkway, Suite F 3101 NASA Parkway 832.738.1325 281.326.7267 El Lago 281.326.5286 Fethcing Lab Brewery Seabrook Classic Café Marais 221 6th Street, N 2511 NASA Parkway Texas City 2015 FM 517 281.326.1512 281.414.7355 Dickinson 281.534.1986 Galveston Bay Beer Company Noah’s Ark Bar & Grill 12900 FM 3436 Dickinson Cabo Clear Lake 4438 Boulevard Street 281.339.3210 2513 NASA Parkway Bacliff 281.532.2691 281.339.2895 Brewing Habanero’s Tacos Okie’s Yardhouse 8423 Stewart Road Galveston 1908 Hialeah Drive 1010 Marina Bay Drive 281.474.4400 409.740.7000 Seabrook Waffle Company Clear Lake Shores 281.339.7104 Haak Vineyards & Winery Hubcap Grill 1402 Fifth Street 1918 NASA Parkway 281.291.8186 Opus Ocean Grille 6310 Avenue T Santa Fe 281.339.7116 1510 Marina Bay Drive, Bldg 124 The Backyard 409.925.1401 Clear Lake Shores Iguanas Ranas Cantina 1301 4th Avenue 281.334.0006 Paradise Tropical Wines 2900 NASA Parkway 281.942.9620 832.864.2855 Penny’s Beer Garden Bradford Avenue The Boldthouse Kemah 1001 FM 646 N Mario’s Flying Pizza 2234 NASA Parkway 281.706.3930 Dickinson 2100 NASA Blvd. 281.942.9776 281.474.5104 832.315.6263 Tookie’s Seafood Schafer’s Coastal Bar & Grille Merlion Thai Restaurant & Lounge 1106 Bayport Blvd. 1002 Aspen Road 1205 Main Street 281.942.9445 281.385.9975 Clear Lake Shores Villa Capri & Frenchie’s 281.532.6860 Midnite Slice 3713 NASA Parkway Soulfreak Studio Cafe 1605 Main Street 281.326.2373 281.291.7498 822 Clear Lake Road Wong’s Chef Asian Cuisine Clear Lake Shores Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar Pelican Grill 2900 NASA Parkway, Suite 170 281.957.7987 341 Fifth Street San Leon 3142 E NASA Parkway 281.532.3027 Three Acres Food Truck Park 281.326.6149 713.545.2742 NEAR BY 100648 FM 1764 Pier 8 Seafood Fish Market Aspen’s Bar & Grill Santa Fe Saloon Door Brewing 409 Todville Road 817 Clear Lake Road 281.910.9817 105 Magellan Circle Webster 281.474.2078 Clear Lake Shores Top Water Grill 281.332.5800 Robinette & Company Caterers 281.549.6384 815 Avenue O 216 Kirby Road Boonndoggles San Leon Texas Beer Refinery 281.326.3663 4106 NASA Parkway 281.339.1232 2709 Dickinson Road El Lago Dickinson 281.326.2739 832.779.1221 30 31 Shopping Accomodations Texas Artisan HOTELS / MOTELS NASSAU BAY 2800 Marina Bay Drive, Ste. E-1 KEMAH Courtyard By Marriott 832.385.6246 18100 Saturn Lane The Clotheshorse Boutique 281.333.0220 809 E. Main Street Extended Stay 281.332.2383 1410 NASA Road 1 281.333.9494 KEMAH The Salted Hippie Earth Meets Water 613 E. Main Street 770.843.4536 706 Bradford Avenue 916.956.1239 Upper Bay Frame & Gallery Boardwalk Inn Gypsy Pearl 2450 E. Main Street #8 Kemah Boardwalk 281.333.9199 609 Bradford Ste. #110 281.334.9880 281.339.7555 Nassau Bay Days Inn by Wyndham Kemah Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Lex & Mae Erma’s Nutritional Center 1413 Highway 146 3000 NASA Parkway 609 Bradford Ste. 108A 2332 E NASA Parkway 281.549.4118 281.333.4746 281.333.9300 409.466.6667 Holiday Inn Kemah Microtel Inn & Suites Tropical Express Seabrook 805 Harris Avenue 1620 NASA Road 1 605 6th Street Brave Boutique 281.334.0003 281.335.0800 281.538.0773 2900 E NASA Parkway #260 Palace Inn Kemah 281.549.6230 SEABROOK League City 1411 Highway 146 Dimensions Comics 281.538.0077 Best Western Plus 5755 Bayport Blvd. 1908 B Hialeah Drive Scottish Inn Kemah 281.942.3171 281.291.9090 601 Texas Avenue El Lago Coffee Company 281.334.4855 Captain Inn & Suites 2901 NASA Parkway 1206 Moskowitz Avenue LEAGUE CITY 281.291.7998 281.326.3301 Candlewood Suites Farmhouse Furniture Hampton Inn Houston NASA - 2350 Gulf Freeway Johnson Space Center 2100 NASA Parkway, Ste. 160 281.534.9849 281.339.7990 3000 NASA Road 1 Fairfield by Marriott 281.532.9200 Maas Nursery 1144 Pinnacle Park Drive Holiday Inn Express & Suites 5511 Todville Road 281.967.8490 281.474.2488 Houston NASA - Seabrook Hampton Inn & Suites Annette’s Emporium 2710 NASA Parkway Melinda’s Boutique Gift 2320 Gulf Freeway 281.942.5500 501 Main Street #2 204 Kirby Road 281.614.5437 832.932.5684 832.720.1064 Kemah Edgewater Hotel Scottish Inn Cabelas 3636 NASA Parkway Rose’s Seafood 102 Hobbs Road 281.326.7300 2421 Gulf Freeway S 501 Waterfront Drive 281.338.0800 346.231.0200 281.474.3536 Quality Inn & Suites - Yacht Club Basin 2720 NASA Parkway 281.326.7200 For a complete list of local shops, please visit our website: www.visitbayareahouston.com/ shopping

Nana’s Attic Our little shops tend to change South Shore Harbour Resort Springhill Suites by Marriott 501 E. Main Street #2 and there is always a new one 2500 South Shore Blvd. 281.554.8199 opening up somewhere. 281.334.1000 2120 NASA Parkway 281.474.3456 32 33 BED & BREAKFAST Attractions Event Venues KEMAH KEMAH NASSAU BAY KEMAH Captain’s Quarters Boardwalk Fantasea Clear Creek Community Theatre Kemah Gardens 701 Bay Avenue 8 Kemah Boardwalk 18091 Upper Bay Road 1019 Lewis Drive 281.334.4141 281.538.9600 281.335.5228 281.334.0501 Clipper House Inn & Shops Escape Kemah SEABROOK LEAGUE CITY 710 Bradford Avenue 609 Bradford Avenue Captain Kidd Sailing Schooner 281.334.2517 281.549.7697 1900 Shipyard Dr., Dock P Slip 31 Kemah Escape Kayak Shack Kemah 281.334.5433 617 Ninth Street 622 Marina Bay Drive Seabrook Marina 281.334.4141 832.429.2094 1900 Shipyard Drive Kemah Gardens 281.474.2586 1019 Lewis Drive NEAR BY 281.334.0501 Butler’s Courtyard 122 N. Michigan Avenue Seaside Inn 281.557.5551 503 Bay Avenue Kemah Boardwalk Centurion Palace 281.334.4141 215 Kip Avenue 2550 FM 646 E SEABROOK 281.334.9880 281.339.3359 Beacon Hill Kemah Boardwalk Marina Armand Bayou Nature Center Walding Station 3701 NASA Parkway 555 Bradford Avenue 8500 Bay Area Blvd. 100 Perkins Avenue 281.326.7643 281.334.2284 Houston 281.474.2551 409.457.7170 Sail Inn Portofino Harbour Marina SEABROOK 918 Todville Road One Portofino Plaza Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre 713.724.4266 281.334.6007 2350 Dickinson Avenue Dickinson The Old Parsonage LEAGUE CITY 281.480.1617 113 Hall Street Axe Masters Bay Area Harbour Playhouse 281.206.1105 400 Hobbs, Suite 209 3803 Highway 3 The Pelican Nest 281.724.1123 Dickinson 1128 First Street 281.337.7469 281.747.8384 Bayou Wildlife Zoo 5050 FM 517 Lakewood Yacht CLub Alvin 2425 NASA Parkway 281.337.6376 281.474.2511 Lone Star Flight Museum Waters Edge Venue 11551 Aerospace Avenue 3901 NASA Parkway Houston 281.291.9900 346.708.2517 NEAR BY Big League Dreams Pinky’s Kayak Rentals Sallybrooke 1150 Big League Dreams Parkway 4106 NASA Parkway 215 Middleton Street 281.316.3400 El Lago Bacliff 713.510.7968 832.274.3410 Butler Longhorn Museum 1220 Coryell Street Space Center Houston 281.332.1393 1601 NASA PArkway Houston Jumping World 281.244.2105 100 Gulf Freeway N 281.724.0760 Top Golf Webster 21401 Gulf Freeway Webster 281.657.1300 34 35 Getting Here & Visitors Center Info Conveniently located midway between Houston and Galveston, Bay Area Houston is easily accessible. Visitors can fly into William P. Hobby airport or George Bush Intercontinental Airport and travel to the region by shuttle, taxi or rental car. For visitors traveling by car, Bay Area Houston is located directly off I-45 via exits 23 to 26.

Taxi/shuttle services: Clear Lake & Galveston Shuttle Bus Serving scholes field, hilton houston , South shore harbour resort. 409.771.1557 Clear Lake Cab Call for limo rates, taxis. 24-hour service. 281.338.7133 Express Clear Lake Shuttle Service Transportation services to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (iah) and Hobby Airport (hou), and local service in the Clear Bay area Houston Visitors Center Lake area. 281.334.3400 Stop by our visitors center for discount attractions Travel Zone tickets and information on accommodations and Tours and transport for small and large groups. 281.326.8050 suggested itineraries. Super Shuttle Visitors Center Door-to-door transportation service to and from airports, cruise 604 Bradford ave. Kemah, TX 77565 terminals, hotels and businesses. 713.523.8888 Phone: 281.474.9700 Car Rentals Alamo Car Rental Toll free: 866.611.4688 888.826.6893 Avis Rent A Car Hours of Operation: 800.633.3469 Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Bay Area Auto & Truck Rental Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 281.337.8395 Budget Rent A Car 800.218.7992 Enterprise Car Rental 855.266.9289 Hertz 800.654.3131 Thrifty Car Rental 800.THRIFTY

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