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Greater Montgomery County/Conroe
A Place to Explore History and Nature
See the towering pines and take a moment to absorb the beauty of the gently flowing waters surrounding the Greater Montgomery County/ Conroe area. Scenic views and abundant leisure activities usher in the summer season for residents and visitors alike. Conveniently located on Houston’s northern boundaries, visitors can move from the bustling city to the quiet of the country with ease. Whatever your interest, there is always someplace to see and something to do in the area.
See how the West was won and lost at Montgomery Old West Festival. Ever see a true cattle drive, complete with the legendary Texas Longhorns? When was the last time you took a gander through town and witnessed jail breaks, gun duels and battles between cowboys and Indians? Everybody’s inner cowboy will want to roam through the authentic Old West town and experience moments from the past as well as arts, food and live entertainment from T. Graham Brown, Owen Temple, cowboy poets and many other performers. For more information, call (936) 449-6693.
With the stars above and water below, both the Montogomery County and Conroe areas enjoy the United States’ independence in style. Lake Conroe will be abuzz July 2 with an early celebration that begins with a competitive Boat Parade and ends with a star-spangled fireworks display over Lake Conroe. Interested boat participants can call (800) 283-6645. A full day of festivities is slated for the Woodlands Red, Hot and Blue Festival July 4. A parade through Town Center begins that morning, followed by a Cartoon Festival, live music, amazing food and one of the largest fireworks display in the
Houston area. For more information, call (281) 363-2447. Round out your summer with a trip to the 12th Annual Montgomery County PRCA Charity Rodeo Aug. 3-5 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. The three-day event brings cowboys participating in six different competitions. For more information, call (409) 760-1666.
Hot new fashions at old-style prices are exactly what summer shoppers will find at the Prime Outlets of Conroe. The shopping center features more than 65 outlet stores such as Bass, Levi, Liz Claiborne and more. Browse the shops of Old Town Spring and discover the charm of its antique arts-and-crafts specialty stores and even a winery. Or, for a more modern change, peruse the Woodlands Mall, which holds more than 145 stores and five major department stores.
Call (800) 207-9463 or (800) 283-6645.
For the Texas historian, tour the Heritage Museum located in Conroe. One of the museum’s exhibits features Dr. Charles B. Stewart, a former resident of Montgomery who was the state’s first secretary of state and designer of both the Texas flag and state seal. Built in 1924, the museum also displays Texas memorabilia and the county’s contributions to the oil and lumber industries. Call (409) 539-MUSE.
Montgomery County is a golfer’s paradise. Among the championship courses are April Sound Resort and Country Club, Del Lago Golf Resort and Country Club, Walden on Lake Conroe, The Woodlands Executive Conference Center and Resort, Wedgewood Golf Course, Texas National and Montgomery County Golf Center. For more information, call (800) 207-9463
