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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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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
www.yelp.com/biz/meyer-park-spring

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Dosey Doe: Food, Music, and Fun in a Rustic Spot

May 28, 2013 by

An old tobacco barn has been re-purposed to become the Dosey Doe, a great place for food, music, and fun near Marquis at the Woodlands. When you come in, you’ll immediately be taken away by the large space. The Big Barn has great acoustics – perfect for listening to music! But first, have a seat and a meal. The chef at the Dosey Doe believes in cooking everything from scratch, using only the freshest local ingredients. Check out the Blue Plate Specials like grilled rib-eye or bacon wrapped quail. The everyday entrees like the “Ginormous” chicken fried steak with garlic potatoes and gravy will satisfy any appetite. And then, there’s the music! Great bands are always on tap at Dosey Doe’s Big Barn, featuring local bands and big acts like the Bellamy Brothers, Crystal Gayle, and Ray Price. Call ahead for advance ticket sales.

Dosey Doe
25911 IH 45
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 367-3774
http://www.yelp.com/biz/dosey-doe-spring-2

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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion: The Center Of Culture In The Woodlands

May 9, 2013 by

Since opening in 1990, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion has become the second most used amphitheatre in the world, showing that Texans have as big an appetite for culture as they do for anything else. Construction on the project began when the Houston Symphony expressed interest in a summer facility in the Woodlands, and the Pavilion has since grown into a top-flight performance space for a large number of organizations. The facility has been steadily expanded since opening, and can now seat a staggering 17,000 people. Both the Houston Symphony and the Houston Ballet perform there regularly, and except for special events, lawn seating is free, which is awesome. In addition to the regular groups, the Pavilion books some of the biggest touring musical acts in the country, including Christina Aguilera, Iron Maiden, and dozens more. The venue is remarkably well run for such a huge space, with plenty of bathrooms and concessions available.

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
2005 Lake Robbins Drive
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 363-3300
www.woodlandscenter.org

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Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts: A Community Art Gallery

April 23, 2013 by

One of the most delightful art spaces near Marquis at the Woodlands, the recently renovated Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is a museum that's always in transition. Because there are no permanent exhibits, there are always different things to see at the facility. The late Pearl Fincher was a local community leader, and this museum is a great tribute to her legacy. There are three major galleries that so far this year have brought amazing exhibitions, and the Community Gallery features exhibitions from local elementary, middle, high school, and college students. With upcoming exhibits that focus on local art and architecture, there’s always something interesting around the bend. The museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays until 8 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free, but a $3 donation per person is suggested.

Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
6815 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-6322
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pearl-fincher-museum-of-fine-arts-spring

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Wimberly Valley Winery: Local Vintage

April 2, 2013 by

Wimberly Valley Winery proves that you can indeed get great wine from Texas. Located near the Villages at Spring Oaks, Wimberly Valley Winery produces a number of quality wines to satisfy many tastes. The thirty acre vineyard and facility also has a wine tasting room, the perfect place to take a class! For just $40 per couple, you can have a fun and educational time learn about how to pair wines with different foods, and to use all of your senses to understand how to truly taste a great glass of wine. There’s also a monthly “Around the World With Wine” class, which looks at a different region every class. Call ahead to reserve a spot. Wimberly Valley wines are sold in better stores around the area, but the winery itself makes a great spot for a trip away from Marquis at the Woodlands.

Wimberly Valley Winery
206 Main Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 350-8801
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wimberley-valley-wines-spring

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Collins Park: Enjoy the Outdoors in Spring, Texas

January 8, 2013 by

Come to Collins Park, where there’s always room for something to do. Located just a short trip from Marquis at the Woodlands at Cypresswood Landing near the Barbara Bush Library, Collins Park is 55 acres available for fun activities. Drive in, and you will find plenty of parking. And play ball on one of the park's nine fields! Four baseball and five softball fields mean that your team will almost always find a place to play. And many of them are lighted for night play. For other pursuits, check out the basketball pavilion, soccer field, skateboard park, and volleyball court. Between the two playgrounds, there are plenty of spots to have a picnic, and grills are available. Bicyclists can enjoy Cypresswood Trails, while walkers and joggers can take advantage of Gourley Nature Trail. Collins Park is open Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Collins Park
6727 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cypresswood-trails-spring

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