Tilman Fertitta's Landry's Inc. shuttered The Flying Dutchman, a staple on the Kemah Boardwalk and waterfront for nearly 50 years, shuttered with its last day coming on New Year's Eve.

The boardwalk is also home to a 50,000-gallon aquarium. Recent visitors likened Kemah Boardwalk to a county fair with an ocean view and said it's a great place to visit if you're traveling with kids.

While this city is not as grand or exciting as spots like Galveston, it has one major attraction that makes it worth visiting: The Kemah Boardwalk. Although it has only been open since 1998 ...