Pundt Park: Outdoor Fun and Activities for the Whole Family

Located off of Spring Creek Drive and part of the Spring Creek Greenway, the sprawling 380-acre spread of Pundt Park is the perfect venue for your outdoor activities of choice. Saddle up to traverse the park's many equestrian trails, or lace up your hiking boots and hit the 10-mile trail linking Pundt Park to the Stahl Preserve and the Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Centre. If you prefer to kick back on a lazy summer day, pack up a basket and post up along the picnic loop with 10 tables, two covered pavilions, and convenient restrooms nearby.

Pundt Park’s two lakes are ideal for fishing with white bass and crappie ready for catching in winter and year round catfish, but guests should keep in mind that swimming, boating, canoeing, and kayaking are prohibited.

Pundt Park is open 8 a.m. to dusk to year-round.

Pundt Park
4129 Spring Creek Drive
Spring, Texas 77373
(281) 353-4196
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Shag Spa and Salons: A Cut Above the Rest in The Woodlands

When residents of The Woodlands need to beautify, they head to Shag Spa and Salons, a one-stop beauty shop for hair, skin, and nails. This full-service salon even offers advanced cosmetic procedures, such as laser hair treatments that promise thicker-feeling tresses.

Stylists use such products as TIGI, Moroccan Oil, and Kerastase to cut, color, condition, or smoothen hair, while skin specialists slather skin in Dermologica products during facials, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion. Meanwhile, massage therapists promote relaxation and detoxify the body using fluid strokes and kneading, and nail technicians tend to hands and feet with cuticle trimming, skin softening, and nail painting.

The Shag Spa and Salons team boasts employees with more than 20 years of experience each, and many of employees here hold special certifications and training in New York, London, and Scotland.

Shag Spa and Salons
4747 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 296-7424
www.shagspaandsalons.com
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Nonnie’s Soda Fountain: Old Fashioned Eats and Ice Cream Treats

Nonnie’s Soda Fountain specializes in old fashioned treats and eats made using only all natural ingredients. Here, you'll encounter nostalgic ice cream treats, such as malts, sodas, and towering sundaes replete with a variety of decadent toppings.

Nonnie’s also carries signature iced treats, such as the Peach Bellini, a great way to cool down on a hot day. For lunch, expect a selection of sandwiches and soups to satisfy every palate. Stop by for lunch, then treat yourself to dessert! Both young and old will love Nonnie’s throwback '50s interior, wholesome menu, and friendly staff.

Nonnie's Soda Fountain
102 Market Street
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 516-1942
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Let Little Ones Run Wild (Safely) at Wonderwild

"The sky's the limit" isn't just a slogan at Wonderwild; it's a pretty apt description of the three-story playscape. At this indoor playground, kids can zoom down an inflatable slide and pop out just under the gaping jaws of a massive, smiling crocodile. The cushy crocodile slide shares space with a bounce house where kids can get in some exercise while they play, as well as many other colorful fixtures.

Let kids hop around on a soft jumping pillow or watch while they climb through tunnels and navigate corners in the three-story playhouse. It's connected to set a parallel slides where little ones can race their friends and then scamper back up the steps for another round. Toddlers and more laid-back youngsters might want to stick to the train table, plush building blocks, or other more low-key playthings.

Wonderwild
2230 Buckthorne Place
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 419-1044
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Treasures From the Past Find New Life at Spring Antique Mall

To take home a piece of days gone by, head over to Spring Antique Mall, located off of Spring Cypress Road. Its inventory spans high-end collectibles, china and crystal, and furniture dating as far back as the 18th century, as well as fine vintage clothing kept in excellent condition. However, if it's a black-and-white portrait of George Michael you seek, look elsewhere, as one very lucky Yelper managed to score this one-of-a-kind find back in 2012.

To proponents of “Retrocycling”, i.e. the “reinventing, repurposing, refurbishing, refashioning and recycling [of] antiques and vintage collectibles”, Spring Antique Mall is the ideal place to score new wares. The mall's website showcases several genius ideas, including the repurposing of a hollowed-out television set into a cozy indoor dog house, the refashioning of an old sink into an outdoor bird bath, and an impressive staircase crafted from old-timey crate boxes.

Spring Antique Mall
1609 Spring Cypress Road
Spring, TX 77388
www.springantiquemall.com
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Shop Custom, Antique and Modern Baubles at Robichau’s Jewelry

Since 1986, Robichau’s Jewelry has been decorating bare necklines, wrists, earlobes, and fingers with one-of-a-kind jewelry found only in The Woodlands. What began as a collection of just 12 pieces of jewelry has evolved into a comprehensive inventory of engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and more. And because the shop also sells vintage and estate jewelry, you may find a truly unique piece for yourself or a loved one.

If you can’t find that unique piece you were hoping for, you can create your own jewelry with Robichau’s custom services. Use the 3D jewelry design system that allows you to see—and touch!—your custom design before it’s even cast. In fact, this family-owned jewelry shop is one of the only jewelers in the area to give its customers a same-day custom jewelry model!

Robichau’s Jewelry
Panther Creek Shopping Center
4775 W. Panther Creek Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 367-7807
www.robichausjewelry.com
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Let the Good Times Roll at Bowlero

Bowlero is great for family fun on a Saturday afternoon, and it's also ideal for an adults-only night out on the town. Whatever kind of outing you're planning, this The Woodlands-area bowling alley offers a recently renovated, state-of-the-art bowling experience.

With 40 lanes, you should be able to begin bowling without much of a wait, no matter when you visit. And once you've claimed your lane, you'll enjoy playing with the digital score boards (including photo options), customizable theme lighting for your lane, and more. There's more than just bowling at Bowlero, however. You'll also find shuffleboard, skeeball, foosball, beer pong, and corn hole, as well as an arcade full of all your favorite vintage games.

Food options include nachos, chicken tenders, cookies, and doughnuts. Heartier appetites can bite into the mammoth two-foot-long hot dog doused in Coney sauce, or share the massive five-pound burger with a few friends.

Bowlero
27000 Interstate 45 North
Conroe, TX 77385
(281) 367-1277
www.bowlero.com/locations/woodlands
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Once & Again Books: Serious Value on Gently Used Books

Stocking gently used books at low prices, Once & Again Books in Spring carries titles that span a wide variety of subjects. Stop in to broaden your knowledge of Texas history, learn how to cook that pot roast, or find required reading titles for the school year, all at great discounted prices. Can't find what you're looking for? Once & Again's friendly employees are always on hand to help you make a decision or point you in the right direction. This bookstore also accepts trades for those looking to swap out the old for the new.

In a statement on Once & Again’s website about the future of bookstores, Once & Again President Richard Sims remains optimistic: He plans to hop on board with eBook distribution in the future and, as always, remain dedicated to serving loyal customers and the Spring community.

Once & Again Books
385 Sawdust Road
Spring, TX 77385
(281) 367-2116
www.onceagainbooks.com
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Champions Roller World: Lace Up Your Skates at This Old-School Rink

A good old fashioned night of roller skating is one of the most wholesome American pastimes, and Champions Roller World is the perfect spot for any birthday party or night out with the kids. The colorful interior doesn’t have all of the bells and whistles of newer skating rinks, but it’s full of retro charm from the neon lights and bright red booths to the shelves full of roller skates lining the walls. The entire facility is clean and well maintained, though the prices are still very affordable.

Champions Roller World is especially great for parties, and you’ll often find a children’s birthday party happening in one of the private party rooms. Birthday parties include private skating, an emcee to lead games, customizable music, and a party room where guests can enjoy cake and other outdoor food. Whether you come for a celebration or just to enjoy a few hours of skating, Champions Roller World promises fun for adults and kids alike.

Champions Roller World
5504 Fellowship Lane
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 370-0750
www.skatechampions.com
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Develop Strength and Flexibility at Express Hot Yoga

While Express Hot Yoga offers a few traditional 90-minute bikram-style yoga workouts, this studio stays true to its name by specializing in condensed, 50-minute classes. Regulars at this The Woodlands business say the studio itself is airy, clean, and beautifully maintained, which allows you to focus entirely on the poses—and be aware that you'll need to focus in order to get through a full 26-pose workout in just 50 minutes!

If you've never done hot yoga before, you'll likely find that the 50-minute classes are a great introduction to the bikram method. The studio recommends you arrive prepared to sweat, with a hand towel and plenty of water to drink.

Express Hot Yoga
1201 Lake Woodlands Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 363-2989
www.bytw.com
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