The Woodlands area is home to a variety of shopping centers and entertainment options including an outdoor concert venue, township-run recreation centers as well as smaller family entertainment facilities.
Local destinations
Local destinations
The semiprivate golf course offers 18 holes of golf and guest rates on 30 acres in Spring.
18 Augusta Pines Drive, Spring
281-290-1900
www.golfaugustapines.com
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Owned by the nonprofit The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, this outdoor amphitheater presents year-round live performances including touring artists, holiday events and performances by the Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera and •Houston Ballet.•2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
281-364-3010
www.woodlandscenter.org
George Mitchell Nature Preserve
The nature preserve can be accessed from a trailhead in the Village of Indian Springs, where visitors can explore hiking and biking trails on the Spring Creek Greenway. The 1,800-acre site includes two hiking trail loops and 3 miles of bike trails.
5171 Flintridge Drive, The Woodlands
281-210-3800
www.springcreekgreenway.org
Hughes Landing
Situated alongside Lake Woodlands, Hughes Landing offers dining and shopping options along Restaurant Row as well as the Hughes Landing Bandstand, where outdoor live music performances can be seen throughout the year.
Hughes Landing Boulevard, The Woodlands
281-210-3800
www.visitthewoodlands.com/listing/hughes-landing
Market Street
The mixed-use town center located off Six Pines Drive includes more than 100 dining and shopping locations as well as a Cinemark Theater and Hyatt Centric Hotel. The site underwent renovations throughout 2019 to add synthetic turf, new seating, new lighting systems and a water feature to its central park.
9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands
281-419-4774
www.shopatmarketstreet.com
The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park
One of two main recreation centers in The Woodlands, the facility has indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a fitness room, game room and space available for rental. The site also hosts summer Sunny Dayz Camp programs as well as dance, music, fitness and language classes for children and adults.
5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
281-210-3950
www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park
Located in the Creekside Park area, the recreation center has a number of outdoor programs in addition to indoor offerings. The facility also has an archery range, teepees and tree houses and it is adjacent to the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center pool.
6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
281-516-7348
www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Riva Row Boat House
Kayaks, paddle boards and swan boats are available for rental on Lake Woodlands. The boat house charges for rentals by the hour, and hours of operation change seasonally.
2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands
281-210-3965
www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/rivarowboathouse
The Woodlands Mall
The mall includes more than 160 stores and restaurants along The Woodlands Waterway.
1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands
281-363-3363
www.thewoodlandsmall.com
Off the Beaten Path
The Game Preserve
The family entertainment venue offers classic arcade games and pinball, with day passes and memberships available.
473 Sawdust Road, Spring
281-353-5189
www.gamepreservehouston.com
Main Event Shenandoah
The entertainment center hosts events and parties as well as offering bowling, video games, laser tag, billiards, karaoke, miniature golf and other activities.
19441 I-45 S., Shenandoah
281-355-5511
www.mainevent.com
Texas TreeVentures
A new feature at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, Texas TreeVentures provides outdoor climbing and ropes courses among the trees.
6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
281-210-2048
www.texastreeventures.com
The Woodlands Farmers Market
The year-round farmers market at Grogan’s Mill Center is open every Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon except for the Saturday before Christmas and New Year’s Day.
7 Switchbud Place, The Woodlands
www.grogansmill.org/fmabout
Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf
The venue offers miniature golf in an indoor environment with black-light illuminated decor as well as other gaming options for families and parties.
3091 College Park Drive, Ste. 270, The Woodlands
936-273-4569
www.shankzgolf.com
This article ran in the January 2020 edition of The Woodlands. Read the full e-edition here.
