Conroe, Texas
The Urban Jewel in the Piney Woods
Conroe, located only 40 minutes north of Houston, is a favorite vacation destination for family fun, romantic escapes and traveling professionals.
With new hotels opening each year, it is easy to find excellent accommodations with the amenities that fit your needs. The luxurious La Torretta Del Lago Resort recently opened along the beautiful shores of Lake Conroe. It promises a unique experience in ambiance and beauty. It contains 70,000 square feet of meeting space, fine dining, a spa and more.
Diversity is the key to the success of Conroe. From the unspoiled beauty of the forests to the excitement of watching a play or listening to a concert, visitors have so much to explore, experience and enjoy.
Downtown Conroe is bursting with history, live entertainment and attractions. With two indoor theaters and an outdoor amphitheater-style venue, the possibilities for fun are endless. Visitors to Downtown Conroe can enjoy plays, concerts, strolling through art galleries, attending a festival or having drinks with friends at a pub or restaurant. Complete the cultural experience of downtown by admiring painted benches along the square that depict the history of Conroe. Learn more about the history of the birthplace of the Lone Star flag at the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County.
For those travelers who want to get away from the city, Conroe offers a multitude of opportunities to escape into the wilderness. The Sam Houston National Forest and the W. Goodrich Jones State Forest offers hiking trails, camping areas, bird watching, hunting for geocaches and much more. Whether you are a seasoned nature tourist or just want to explore a little, Conroe has the adventure you are looking for.
The centerpiece of the area, 22,000-acre Lake Conroe, is home to an abundance of wildlife and boasts some of the best fishing around. It is also one of the most popular recreational lakes in the Houston area providing tourists with the option to fish, jet ski, kayak, canoe or swim. Fishing guide services are available to point fishermen in the right direction to catch the big one.
The lake also provides a relaxing distraction from the hectic every day life. The Southern Empress Cruise offers guests the unique opportunity to tour the lake while dining and dancing. Guests aboard this authentic paddle-wheeler will travel back in time to a grand era of sumptuous hospitality and Victorian splendor.
The fun does not stop there. Tee off on one of Conroe’s golf courses. Conroe is home to eight public golf courses with more than 162 challenging holes.
Pamper yourself by spending the day bargain shopping at the Outlets at Conroe or one of the many antique and resale shops in the area, or tickle your taste buds at one of Conroe’s delicious local eateries.
Conroe is also a great choice for your next event. It can be the beautiful backdrop for a wedding, a place to team build or the gathering for this year’s family reunion. Conroe’s most popular meeting space, the Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, is a first-class state of the art venue that offers reasonable rates and a variety of facilities to fit the needs of any event. With 56,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and 111,000 square feet of outdoor space, the center is able to host events of all kinds ranging in anything from banquets to rodeos.
So close to big-city attractions, yet nestled in the quiet, lush piney woods, Conroe is known for its history and traditions. An enjoyable blend of spacious wilderness and recreational activities provides fun for all ages.
Make Conroe your next vacation destination.
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