Explore Local Attractions in Southern Texas
Your Coastal Vacation Destination
In addition to our various onsite activities, we encourage you to “venture out” and immerse yourself in the best hospitality Clear Lake Shores, Kemah, and Seabrook offer! Take a look at what you can look forward to during your vacation on the Gulf Coast.
Local Kemah Activities Within Walking Distance
Jackie’s Brickhouse
Recalling days of rustic honky-tonks, the laidback, natural atmosphere found within Jackie’s Brickhouse has been making guests feel at home since 2010. We’re proud of being known for our friendly hospitality, mouth-watering food, and tantalizing adult beverages. Not that any of that overshadows our live music.
Featuring the region’s hottest performers, Jackie’s Brickhouse invites music lovers of all genres. From classic rock and southern blues to the best of country western, every night brings a variety of our patrons’ favorites to the stage. With special events and special appearances happening every night of the week, you just have to check out our music schedule.
Aspens Bar and Grill
Casual drinking, live bands, pool table, golf T’s, electronic darts, and burgers, pizzas, and subs! Guests visit this bar to drink good beer. Live music is played by musicians in the evening. Many visitors find the staff competent. Service at Aspens is something one can call fast.
The bartenders are awesome, the people are awesome. I love the bands that play and the atmosphere! It’s great at all hours of the day and all days of the week.
Experience the Kemah Boardwalk
The Brickhouse RV Resort is less than 5 minutes from the Kemah Boardwalk, where you will find fabulous waterfront restaurants, amusements, charming retail stores, festivals, boardwalk midway games, prizes, and seaside shows every day.
At Kemah Boardwalk, it’s like a summer fair all year long! Check out our rides and games that kids (and adults) of all ages can enjoy!
Hours of Operation for Amusement Rides:
Monday – Thursday: 12 pm – 7 pm
Friday: 12:00pm – 9pm
Saturday: 10:30am – 10pm
Sunday: 10:30am – 8pm
Dining Options:
From seafood to sweet treats, there is no shortage of delicious dining options on the Kemah boardwalk! Take a look at the official Kemah Boardwalk Dining Guide and start satisfying those taste buds!
Fun Water Activities Near Houston, TX
Seabrook, Kemah, and Clear Lake Shores have over eleven miles of waterfront. There is a wide variety of both salt and freshwater activities including fishing, boating, sailing, jet-skiing, and kayaking! However, if you desire to spend your time staying at Brickhouse RV Resort, the options will be endless!
Public Seabrook Marinas:
The Clear Lake area is the third largest boating center in the United States, with 1,250 boat slips in Seabrook. Seabrook incorporates more than 12.5 square miles of property including 55 choice acres of beautifully landscaped Seabrook Marina. A major attraction to docking your boat in Seabrook is direct access to Galveston Bay without any sandbars to transverse. We recommend:
Kayaking:
Kayaking is a popular water sport that offers a great workout while allowing you to enjoy nature. It’s a low-impact activity, making it ideal for people with joint issues, and it helps build upper body, core, and leg strength while providing excellent cardiovascular exercise. Beginners should seek proper guidance to avoid tipping over, and since water conditions can be unpredictable, wearing a lifejacket is essential. Age is no barrier—children as young as eight can kayak if they can swim, wear a life vest, and are accompanied by a confident adult, while specially designed kayaks make it safer for young paddlers.
Space Center Houston
The Johnson Space Center Houston is located just 25 minutes from Kemah RV Resort. Space Center Houston is the only place on Earth that gives its guests an out-of-this-world journey through human adventures into space.
Space Center Houston is a place where people can experience space exploration up-close and personal. The center features more than 400 space artifacts, permanent and traveling exhibits, attractions, and theaters related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human space-flight program – all for one admission price. The experience is designed to engage adults and children alike. Space Center Houston has the world’s largest collection of moon rocks and lunar samples for viewing. Space Center Houston is a leading science and space exploration learning center
Local Attractions on Galveston Island
Brickhouse RV Resort is conveniently located just 30 minutes from historic Galveston Island, a destination known for its 32 miles of beaches, vibrant downtown, and well-preserved Victorian architecture. The island offers superb dining, unique shops, antique stores, art galleries, and exciting entertainment. Visitors can explore the historic downtown district, starting near the Galveston Island Railroad Museum, before strolling The Strand’s charming shops and restaurants, many housed in buildings that survived the devastating 1900 Storm. Whether enjoying waterfront dining, outdoor adventures, or a pre- or post-cruise excursion, Galveston provides a perfect mix of history, culture, and coastal beauty.
The Strand Historic District:
On Pier 19, visit the Ocean Star Offshore Energy Center and Museum to explore an offshore rig and learn about oil and gas production through interactive displays. Nearby, the Pier 21 Theater offers films on Galveston’s history, including The Great Storm and The Pirate Island of Jean Lafitte. Next door, the Texas Seaport Museum features a unique database of over 133,000 immigrants who entered the U.S. through Galveston. Adjacent to the museum, the Tall Ship ELISSA, recognized as one of America’s treasures, offers a glimpse into maritime history. Plan to spend at least 25-30 minutes at each site for a full experience.
For more information on Galveston Island, please contact the
Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Toll-Free at 1-888-GAL-ISLE (425-4753)