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Old Town Spring: A Historic Experience for the Whole Family

November 25, 2014 by

Founded by settlers in the early 19th century, Spring began as a hub for railroad development and industrialization in Texas. As the economy flourished, Spring also became a destination for trade and business. Much like the rest of the United States, Spring was hit hard by the Depression in the 1930’s and took time to rebuild. The town subsequently reemerged several decades later and grew into a hotspot for festivals, events, and tourism in Texas. Today, Old Town Spring is recognized as one of Texas’ leading attractions. Visitors can wander the streets to feel history or visit the local Spring Historical Museum to learn more of the town’s journey.

These days, Old Town Spring is most well-known for its quaint, welcoming storefronts and businesses that maintain an old-timey feel along Main Street. It also garners attention for annual gatherings, including the popular Texas Crawfish & Music Festival and PetFest, an adoption event that places furry friends with loving families.

Old Town Spring
405 Main Street
Spring, TX 77373
www.oldtownspring.com
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Peckinpaugh Preserve: Weave Your Way through a Maze of Hiking Trails

October 28, 2014 by

The Peckinpaugh Preserve is a wooded preserve in the Spring area that merged two areas of donated land to form 25 acres of hiking trails and green space. The preserve is located across Spring Creek and adjacent to the Riley Fuzzel Road Bridge, which makes it a convenient hiking spot for many Spring residents.

The trails wind around the preserve in a maze-like manner that makes them very interesting for even the most experienced hiker, and the terrain varies between sand and dirt. Many different animals and bird species frequent the wooded areas around the trails, so bird watchers and nature lovers alike frequently visit the preserve to catch a glimpse of these creatures in their natural habitats. The creek also provides an opportunity for fishing and for launching canoes into its flowing waters.

To help navigate Peckinpaugh Preserve’s complicated series of trails, there are colorful maps available at the small visitor center building at the entrance to the preserve.

Peckinpaugh Preserve
1209 Old Riley Fuzzel Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 367-3977
www.springcreekgreenway.org
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TopGolf: A Driving Range With a Twist

October 14, 2014 by

TopGolf began as a traditional driving range in 2000, but over the next decade it evolved into a truly futuristic golf experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. The facility is separated into multiple air conditioned bays to shield players from the Houston heat, and there are many different holes scattered throughout the range.

Players can treat the visit like a traditional driving range or play one of TopGolf’s strategy games in which each hole is worth different amounts of points. Every hole is equipped with a sensor that keeps track of your points for you, and at night the holes light up with colorful lights. Up to six players can use one bay at a time, and the bays also contain comfortable seating areas where guests can order food and drinks while playing.

If that doesn’t sound like enough, TopGolf also offers pool tables, a full bar, and live music to make each visit fun for players of all ages and skill levels!

TopGolf
560 Spring Park Center Boulevard
Spring, TX 77373
(832) 200-0106
www.topgolf.com
www.yelp.com/biz/topgolf-spring-2

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Bear Branch Park: A Day of Play for the Whole Family

September 23, 2014 by

When you think of the ideal park for all of the members of your family, you likely envision something that looks a lot like Bear Branch Park. This well-maintained park features more amenities than you can even count, starting with the colorful play area meant for the little ones. Play equipment for children young and old is kept in safe working order, and there are also a number of bucket swings and belt swings for the kids to swing on.

Basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts are ideal for community leagues and pick-up games, and the recreation center offers an indoor space for athletic events. Bear Branch Park also contains a large swimming pool to help beat the Texas heat, plus picnic tables and barbecue pits for afternoon lunches outdoors.

Bear Branch Park
5200 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 210-3800
www.yelp.com/biz/bear-branch-park-the-woodlands
www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/Facilities.aspx?Page=detail&RID=33

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Meyer Park: 180 Acres of Green Space in Spring

August 26, 2014 by

With its 180-acre expanse of open green space and its many exercise stations and paved trails, Meyer Park is especially beloved by the runners in the Spring area. The park is very large and full of numerous different amenities, including gazebos and picnic stations that are ideal for an afternoon lunch outdoors.

Here, you'll find an impressive 26 soccer fields for pick-up play or organized community leagues, as well as two softball fields and a well-maintained basketball court. Outdoors-y visitors love feeding the ducks at the small duck pond and fishing at the three-acre lake, which is stocked with bluegill, catfish, and large-mouth bass. Meyer Park also offers playgrounds to accommodate little ones.

Meyer Park is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. There aren’t many lights in the park, so be sure to plan your visit before the sun goes down.

Meyer Park
7700 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 353-4196
www.hcp4.net/Parks/meyer/index.htm
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Riva Row Boat House: Spend the Afternoon Floating Downriver

August 12, 2014 by

The Riva Row Boat House is one of The Woodlands’ most popular community amenities. Located within walking distance of both Market Street and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, this beautiful, rustic boat house offers residents a way to rent kayaks and experience a unique view of the Woodlands Waterway.

Both single or tandem kayaks are available, and they cost just $15 to $20 for the first hour. Guests are able to determine their own route down the waterway, and if you choose to row all the way to the end of the route you’ll find a beautiful lake right next to North Shore Park. Whether you go solo, with a date, or even bring your dog along for the ride, the Riva Row Boat House offers the perfect outdoor activity for a hot Texas day.

The Riva Row Boat House is open year round, though its hours are different throughout the year. Check the informative website for more information about kayak rental times and rates.

Riva Row Boat House
2101 Riva Row
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 210-3965
www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/index.aspx?nid=360
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George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library: Get Lost in the Stacks of This Community Library

July 29, 2014 by

The George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library is housed in a 30,000-square-foot brick building conveniently located in the Woodlands area of Montgomery County.

This community staple contains 102,500 books and other resources, including the latest fiction and nonfiction releases, classic works of literature, educational books, and children’s books. The computer lab offers 30 computers equipped with Internet access, Microsoft Office, and many other resources, and there are also printer stations and photocopiers for public use. A meeting room, conference room, and two study rooms are ideal for study groups or other gatherings, and the library also offers many book clubs for fellow readers in the area. With a valid library card guests also have access to the numerous children, teen, and adult programs hosted at the library.

The George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The library is closed on Sundays.

The George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX 77382
(936) 442-7728
www.countylibrary.org/mitchell.htm
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Breathe Pilates Studio: Exercise in The Woodlands

June 24, 2014 by

Exercise, stretch and tone with a class at Breathe Pilates Studio. Their certified Pilates instructors will help you achieve your personal fitness goals. This Woodlands studio is equipped with state of the art equipment that helps to increase flexibility, lengthen muscles and provide core stability.

The studio has a friendly vibe that makes going there fun. Fluid movements combined with controlled breathing helps to build fitness from the inside out. The barre class offers a unique combination of Pilates, dance, yoga and cardio, for a fun, high energy workout that firms and tones while burning calories. Cardio Kickboxing is also offered at the studio and is sure to get you in tip top shape.

See their website for class schedules and prices.

Breathe Pilates Studio
25236 Grogans Park Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 298-5277
http://www.breathepilatesstudio.net/
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Flex Your Creative Muscles at Potteryland Studio

June 10, 2014 by

Take a trip to Potteryland Studio to unleash your inner Picasso. The process is easy: Simply choose a pottery piece from the expansive inventory, selecting between plates, picture frames, mugs, bowls, pitchers, or teapots. Then you get to design, decorate, and paint your pottery under the tutelage of one of the studio's fun, knowledgeable staff members! Everything you need to make your masterpiece is provided, including paint, brushes, and aprons. You can even paint on canvas, if you wish!

Leave your piece to be glazed and fired, and a few days later, stop back to pick it up. When you’re done, take your creation home with you. Bring a gaggle of friends to the studio and make it a party!

Potteryland Studio is open Mondays through Fridays.

Potteryland Studio
25166 Grogans Park Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 419-7965
potteryland-studio.com
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Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail: A Tour for the Senses

May 27, 2014 by

You may have visited a winery before, but have you ever visited seven wineries all in one place? The Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail offers visitors the opportunity to do just that, all while enjoying the sights of scenic southeast Texas.

Each of the wineries offers the usual tours, grape stomps, wine tastings, and other activities that are perfect for wine aficionados; however, the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail stands out from the crowd because it also hosts events a few times throughout the year that incorporate all seven wineries at once, creating a sort of block party among the wineries. The Harvest Trail event, for example, gives guests a pair of tastings at each winery, as well as a food pairing to go with them. Visitors can mingle with one another over the course of a weekend, all while enjoying the warm breezes of the Texas summer.

Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail
211 Liberty Street
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 449-5285
www.texasbluebonnetwinetrail.com
www.yelp.com/biz/texas-bluebonnet-wine-trail-montgomery

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