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Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Reserve: Get Back to Your Roots

February 11, 2016 by

The Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Reserve is a 312-acre park that is open to the public entirely free of charge. This diverse, natural area features the stunning landscapes native to the region, including swamps, sloughs, forests, and even white sand beaches along Spring Creek. Hardwoods and pine trees dot the entire area of the reserve, and more than eight miles of walking trails and unpaved dirt trails wind their way throughout the park. If you want to embark on a longer hike or jog, the Judy Overby Bell Trail even connects to the 12-mile Spring Creek Greenway, giving guests access to both.

At the Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Reserve Nature Center, you can learn about nature through environmental displays, dioramas, and mounted specimens of local wildlife. Visit the Rosebud Hill Homestead, a recreation 1820s homestead, before finishing your visit with a picnic at the playground.

Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Reserve
20634 Kenswick Drive
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 446-8588
www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Jones/About/WhatWeOffer

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Treasures From the Past Find New Life at Spring Antique Mall

February 4, 2016 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
www.yelp.com/biz/spring-antique-mall-spring

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Meyer Park: 180 Acres of Green Space in Spring

January 14, 2016 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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Celebrate a Special Occasion With Something Sweet From Nothing Bundt Cakes

December 10, 2015 by

The next time you’re planning a party and need a custom cake or an order of tasty treats for the dessert table, visit Nothing Bundt Cakes. This popular chain of bakeries has a location in a convenient shopping center in The Woodlands, making it easy to get to and from on the big day.

Like its name implies, Nothing Bundt Cakes specializes in Bundt-style cakes, and it offers more than 10 different flavors aside from the traditional version. From chocolate chocolate chip to red velvet and white chocolate raspberry, there is a Bundt cake to suit anyone’s unique tastes. In addition to classic Bundt cakes, Nothing Bundt Cakes offers so-called “Bundtlets,” which are single-serving cakes, and “Bundtinis," which are Bundt versions of cupcakes. All of these items are made with real ingredients and customized for your special occasion!

Nothing Bundt Cakes
10868 Kuykendahl Road
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 419-8026
www.nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/tx/the-woodlands

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Arthur Murray Dance Studio: Learn the Cha-Cha in The Woodlands

November 12, 2015 by

If you’re looking for something fun and adventurous to try with your significant other (or even just with a friend), visit Arthur Murray Dance Studio. This renowned chain of dance studios can teach just about anyone how to dance, whether you want to learn something snazzy for your upcoming wedding or you’re simply looking for a date night activity that’s a bit out of the ordinary.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio offers social ballroom dance classes in a lively group setting, as well as private lessons if you want a bit more one-on-one interaction. Classes are also tailored toward those with little to no dancing experience, so you can feel confident that things will never move too fast. Call the studio and receive a special discount on your first private dancing class at Arthur Murray Dance Studio.

The studio is open 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio
19075 1-45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77385
(936) 321-9200
www.dancetx.com

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Channel Your Inner Picasso at Potteryland Studio

October 15, 2015 by

The next time you’re looking for something unique and creative to do with your friends or the little ones, consider booking an afternoon at Potteryland Studio. This bright, colorful art studio in The Woodlands hosts social painting classes for visitors of all skill levels, so it offers a great opportunity to get creative and try your hand at something artistic.

Choose a handmade pottery piece from the studio’s wide selection of bowls, plates, animal statues, and piggy banks, and then choose from the wide variety of paint colors to create your own customized masterpiece on the surface of the pottery. In addition to pottery painting, Potteryland offers glass fusing and traditional canvas painting classes.

Potteryland Studio is open seven days a week. The studio fee is $4 for kids and $6 for adults, plus the cost of the pottery piece.

Potteryland Studio
25166 Grogans Park Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 419-7965
www.potteryland-studio.com

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TopGolf: A Driving Range With a Twist

September 10, 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
www.yelp.com/biz/topgolf-spring-2

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George Mitchell Nature Preserve: 1,700 Acres of Natural Beauty in The Woodlands

August 13, 2015 by

Even the most inexperienced hiker will enjoy spending the afternoon at the George Mitchell Nature Preserve, a scenic and fun-filled outdoor retreat in The Woodlands. This well-maintained park encompasses 1,700 acres of preserved natural areas managed by the Montgomery County Spring Creek Greenway, which connects more than 12,000 acres of forest in the area.

Inside the preserve, you’ll find a 2-mile-long hiking trail that offers a bit of a challenging hike through the lush, green forest, as well as an additional 3 miles of mountain biking trails for avid bikers. These safe and secure trails are covered in natural, sustainable tracks that offer proper support and footing without taking away from the beauty of nature. If you prefer to walk along the water, the Bedias Lake paths are also great options, offering a bit more leisurely stroll through this verdant park.

George Mitchell Nature Preserve
Spring Creek Greenway
The Woodlands, TX 77380
www.thewoodlandstx.com/parks/george-mitchell-nature-preserve.php

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George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library: Get Lost in the Stacks of This Community Library

July 16, 2015 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
www.yelp.com/biz/george-and-cynthia-woods-mitchell-library-the-woodlands

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Shop Custom, Antique and Modern Baubles at Robichau’s Jewelry

July 9, 2015 by

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
www.yelp.com/biz/robichaus-jewelry-the-woodlands

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