The concept at The Counter is unique – when you walk into this eatery, you're handed a clipboard with an extensive list of ingredients that allow you to build your own gourmet burger. There are more than 300,000 different combinations, so you could have a unique burger every time you go.

Star by choosing what kind of patty you'd like, with choices including beef, chicken, turkey, or a veggie burger. There are 12 cheeses to select from, about 20 sauces, and a variety of premium toppings, such as sundried tomatoes, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, or chili. Regulars point out that The Counter offers gluten-free buns. If the choices seem overwhelming, you can always order from the regular menu, which is filled with sandwiches, salads, and side dishes.

The Counter
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 231-2147
thecounterburger.com
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If you’re looking to hit the links on a course that’s a little off the beaten path, try Montgomery’s Blaketree. Developed by Houston entrepreneur Thomas Blake, this course located just northwest of Houston is a fantastic par-71 course nestled in 325 acres of lush, rolling greenery. Blake had become tired of the rules and regulations of country clubs in the 1960s and 1970s and set out to make his own course where golf could be played without any of the to do that had come to surround it. The course is exceptionally dramatic, with dense forests and seven lakes surrounding the carefully maintained fairways and greens. A number of interesting elevation changes are another hallmark of the course’s 18 holes, many of which offer interesting play choices for the seasoned golfer. The course is remarkably isolated, with no residences or other buildings bordering the area, making for a spectacularly quiet and private golfing experience.

Blaketree Golf Course
4430 S FM 1486 Rd
Montgomery, TX 77316
(936) 449-4907
www.blaketreegolf.com