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Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail: A Tour for the Senses

June 4, 2015 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
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Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts: A Community Art Gallery

May 14, 2015 by

One of the most delightful art spaces near Millenium Waterway, 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

www.pearlmfa.org
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Dosey Doe: Food, Music, and Fun in a Rustic Spot

April 9, 2015 by

An old tobacco barn has been re-purposed to become the Dosey Doe, a great place for food, music, and fun near Millenium Waterway. Frequent patrons of this entertainment venue note that it boasts great acoustics. But first, have a seat and fuel up with a made-from-scratch meal. The chef at the Dosey Doe believes in cooking everything from start to finish, 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.

Great bands are always on tap at Dosey Doe’s Big Barn, including 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
www.doseydoe.com/bigdoe.php
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Cherry Blossom Yoga: An Airy Studio for All Skill Levels

April 2, 2015 by

Cherry Blossom Yoga offers more than 25 different classes each week at all times of the day, which makes it the ideal studio for the yogi with a hectic schedule. The studio itself is an open, airy space, with light colored walls, hardwood floors, and dim lighting that creates a soothing atmosphere. Clean changing rooms make it easy to get ready for your practice, and there are also individual cubbyholes for storing your belongings while in class.

The classes focus around Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and restorative styles of yoga, and the knowledgeable staff comprises qualified instructors who have trained all over the world. Cherry Blossom Yoga also offers teacher training for experienced yogis who want to become instructors themselves.

A drop-in class at Cherry Blossom Yoga costs $10, and there are also a number of different packages and types of private instruction available. To view a complete schedule of classes, visit the studio’s website.

Cherry Blossom Yoga
15816 Champion Forest Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 257-4245
www.cherryblossomyoga.com
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TopGolf: A Driving Range With a Twist

March 12, 2015 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
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Enjoy Shopping and Strolling in Old Town Spring

February 12, 2015 by

Spend an afternoon strolling the streets of Old Town Spring, a historic shopping and entertainment district near Spring’s century-old rail yard. The Victorian era buildings house many shops that sell everything from clothing to collectibles. Favorites include Asian Antiques by Eastwind and Harpers Fabulous Finds.

If your stroll causes you to work up an appetite, you can refuel at one of the district's many restaurants, cafes, and sweet shops. Stop by the Little Dutch Girl, a specialty import shop featuring treats from Holland, for a sweet snack of homemade fudge. For refreshments of a different sort, Wimberly Valley Winery offers reasonably priced bottles at their Old Town tasting room, and the Loose Caboose serves frozen margaritas and barbecue from its rail car restaurant.

Keep your eye out for festivals: Old Town Spring regularly hosts events that celebrate wine, crawfish, and art.

Old Town Spring
405 Main Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 353-9310
www.oldtownspring.com
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Once & Again Books: Serious Value on Gently Used Books

January 15, 2015 by

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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Painting With a Twist: Unlock Your Inner Artist

January 8, 2015 by

Painting With a Twist has an interesting back story. After Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, friends and Louisiana natives Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney thought their neighbors could use an activity to help them de-stress. They started holding painting classes and encouraged the budding artists to bring their own wine. Eventually it blossomed into Painting With a Twist, which now has 81 franchise locations, including one in Spring, near The Woodlands.

Bring your favorite bottle of wine or other beverage, invite some friends, and a professional artist will walk you through how to create a painting, step by step. All of the painting supplies are provided. If you don't have any painting experience or artistic leanings, that's okay, because the goal at Painting With a Twist is to simply have fun. And who knows, maybe you will be happy enough with your final result that you will want to hang it on your wall!

Painting With a Twist
570 Sawdust Road
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 465-4995
paintingwithatwist.com
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Perfect Blend Bakery Cafe: Pastries and Paninis in Spring

December 11, 2014 by

Perfect Blend Bakery Cafe is a popular Spring destination for breakfast and lunch. Owned by a mother-daughter duo, this cozy bakery-meets-cafe is tucked away in a shopping center and hosts a small number of tables for dining inside or out on the patio.

Grab a fresh coffee and a chocolate-filled croissant, muffin, or quiche for a light breakfast. Customers rave about Perfect Blend's savory stuffed croissants and paninis for lunch. For dessert, indulge in cupcakes, fruit tarts, and individual sized cakes If you’re looking for a specialty cake for a birthday or other occasion, Perfect Blend is happy to make your vision into reality.

Perfect Blend Bakery Cafe is open Mondays through Saturdays.

Perfect Blend Bakery Cafe
329 Sawdust Road
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 203-5115
www.perfectblendbakerycafe.com
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Treasures From the Past Find New Life at Spring Antique Mall

November 13, 2014 by

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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