The Plazas at Alden Bridge I, The WoodlandsPhoto by 2011 Google

Across from the Alden Bridge Village Shopping Center, the Plazas at Alden Bridge along Research Forest Drive just west of Kuykendahl Road features an array of consumer services and shops, as well as several restaurants, spas, doctors and medical providers.

Financial

1. Wells Fargo provides banking services, including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, certificates of deposit and loans to individuals and businesses. The Alden Bridge location features drive-thru banking and an ATM. 7801 Research Forest Drive.

2. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage assists its customers home buying, mortgage refinancing, home improvements and debt management. 7901 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 1700.

Dining

3. China Bridge serves authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine favorites such as curry, stir fry and pad Thai seven days a week. The restaurant offers free delivery for orders of at least $18. 7901 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 1600.

4. Shipley's Donuts serves donuts, kolaches, coffee and other breakfast items. 7901 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 100.

5. Domino's Pizza was founded in 1960 and has grown to become one of the world's largest pizza companies, with franchises across the country. Domino's cooks and delivers a variety of pizza options, as well as sandwiches, pasta, chicken wings and sides. 7901 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 300.

Health Care

6. Alden Health Center, Pllc. provides comprehensive, preventative health care through an interactive patient and doctor relationship. Dr. Luis Diaz is Board Certified in family medicine and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine. 7901 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 1400.

7. Village Chiropractic provides state-of-the-art chiropractic techniques, as well as nutritional advice, instruction on corrective exercises, massage therapy, nutritional counseling and spinal and postural screenings. 7901 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 900.

8. Mylene L. Buttross DDS offers basic dental services including exams, cleanings, crowns, bridges, bonding and whitening. 7901 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 800.

Retail

9. The Pool Supply Place offers pool supplies, pool toys, maintenance and equipment repair. Staff professionals clean, vacuum and chemically treat pools using environmentally safe traditional and alternative chemical methods. 7901 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 1200.

10. Village Paper Co. offers personalized stationary, gifts and custom home products, selling specialty items from notepads, to wall art, to cell phone cases. 7901 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 400.

Beauty

11. Beautiful U Salon & Spa offers a range of salon options such as hair color, hair extensions, straightening, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing and massages. 7901 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 600.

Performing Arts

12. Founded in 1987 by Director Karyn Simon-Poland, The Woodlands Civic Ballet has held performances of classics to the community. The Woodlands Civic Ballet offers a program in Russian-style classical ballet of all levels, as well as drill team classes and special coaching sessions. 7901 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 200.