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The Woodlands, Texas Article by Holly Murdoch
Villages The Woodlands is composed of seven residential villages with an eighth now being developed. They are the villages of Grogan’s Mill (the original), Panther Creek, Indian Springs, Alden Bridge, Cochran’s Crossing, College Park, Sterling Ridge and Carlton Woods. Development work has begun on the new Village of Creekside Park, set to open in 2006 and highlighted by a 2,000-acre nature park. |
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| Each village is like its own small
town, where one can have easy access to parks, playgrounds, schools,
places of worship and shopping.
The villages feature a variety of home choices including apartments, townhomes, condos, small family houses and custom estates. Choose from homes offered by more than a dozen homebuilders and many custom homebuilders, at prices from the $100’s to more than $3 million. Many residents attest to the comfort and coziness of their neighborhoods, a small town kind of feeling. Yet, in The Woodlands, you enjoy the advantages of a larger community within a major metropolitan area. |
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| They are part of the North Harris
Montgomery Community College District, and are located in the Village of
College Park, the center for higher education in The Woodlands. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands entertains a broad audience. The summer home of the Houston Symphony, this picturesque amphitheater offers performances ranging from rock to Bach. The Pavilion accommodates up to 16,000 with covered reserved seating for 3,000 beneath its soaring white peaks, room for 1,900 guests in the uncovered reserved area and nearly 12,000 on the hillside lawn. For concert and event schedule, call 281- 363-3300 or visit pavilion.woodlandscenter.org |
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| Shopping The Woodlands is the perfect place for shopping. Enjoy browsing through major department stores including Foley’s, Dillard’s, Sears, Mervyn’s and JCPenney plus specialty stores at The Woodlands Mall. This regional shopping mall features a new indoor-outdoor lifestyle area adjacent to The Woodlands Waterway. |
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You can also shop in
the seven village centers for groceries and other neighborhood
conveniences. There is also a 34-acre downtown known as Market Street located in the Town Center which encompasses shopping, dining, entertainment and community events all in a pedestrian-friendly area. Restaurants For a fine dining experience, try Perry’s Grille & Steakhouse, Ristorante Tuscany at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott or Landry’s Seafood House overlooking Lake Robbins. Among the newer restaurants are The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Brio Tuscan Grille, Rockfish Seafood Grill and Kirby’s Steakhouse. The Woodlands is home to restaurants with such national names as Benihana, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, T.G.I. Friday’s and Chili’s. Local and regional favorites include Guadalajara Mexican Grille & Bar, Black-eyed Pea, Jason’s Deli, Becks Prime, Black Walnut CafÈ and Paris CafÈ & Bakery. And that’s just a few of them. Of course, you’ll find fast food eateries, including several in the Food Court at The Woodlands Mall. |
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| The Woodlands Country Club
Founded in 1974, The Woodlands Country Club offers top-rated golf on its five courses totaling 99 holes, plus exceptional practice facilities. Golfers seeking a challenge will delight in the diversity and natural forested beauty of golf on The Woodlands Country Club golf courses; The Palmer, The†East and The Player Courses. The 27-hole Palmer Course is located in the Village of Cochran's Crossing at the Palmer Clubhouse and features rolling fairways with subtle undulations scattered throughout the course. As former home of the Houston Open on the PGA Tour, the Club's 18-Hole East Course is considered one of the most fair tests of a golfer's ability in the Southwest and is located in the Village of Grogan's Mill. The 18-hole Gary Player Signature Championship course, designed by the legend himself, is located in the Village of Sterling Ridge. |
There are also two daily fee courses located at The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center. These include Panther Trail, 18 holes and The Oaks, 18 holes. Visit www.thewoodlandscc.com or call 281-863-1433 |
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| Schools All 17 public schools in The Woodlands are in the Conroe Independent School District and consistently receive high state rankings from the Texas Education Agency. You may obtain more information on these schools by calling: 936.441.9297, or logging on to The CISD website. For those that want an alternate to public education, there are four private schools. For younger children, parents can choose from more than 20 preschool and daycare centers in The Woodlands. For higher education, residents have easy access to Montgomery College and The University Center. |
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| The Club at Carlton Woods
The Club at Carlton Woods is located in the premier gated community of Carlton Woods. Enjoy The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, voted the best private course in Texas by Golf Digest Magazine. The new Tom Fazio Signature course, scheduled to open in 2005, will add to the club’s golfing pleasure. Other facilities include tennis, fitness, swimming and the Carlton Woods Golf House, a state-of-the-art teaching facility. For information about homes and homesites in Carlton Woods, visit |
Facts about the Woodlands Population (year 2000): 55,649 |
| At The Woodlands
Town
Center, you can experience all the
excitement of a thriving urban environment, plus the relaxation and beauty
of nature.
Captivating shops, unique markets, gourmet adventures, whimsical sculptures, a natural wonderland of cultural delights surrounded by a beautiful forest. Whether you're looking for a relaxing family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a shop-till-you-drop excursion, The woodlands Town Center is the perfect destination. Town Center is a shopper's dream come true. You can explore world renowned department stores, specialty shops, charming boutiques, and discount stores. Whatever you're looking for - from a new wardrobe to new home accessories - you'll find at Town Square. For a Main Street style shopping experience, stroll the quaint sidewalks of Market Street. Or, spend some time discovering the many wonders of the Woodlands Mall. Or do what most people do - and sample them both |
There are many excellent hotels, from the grand to the practical to the romantic. Popular lodging choices include The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center and The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Or, choose one of the outstanding limited service hotels like the Drury Inn & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, Hilton Garden Inn, Residence Inn or Fairfeild Inn & Suites. Wherever you stay you be certain to get a good night sleep. |
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The Woodlands Town-Center
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Shopping Aaron
Brothes, 281-298-8593 |
Pottery Barn, 281-419-0517 Pottery Barn Kids, 281-419-5386 Ross Dress for Less, 281-298-6336 Sears, 281-362-3055 Sharper Image, 281-292-1221 Shoeballou, 281-465-8811 Smith & Hawken, 281-292-5812 Storehouse, 281-419-1300 Sunglass Hut, 281-465-8292 Sur La Table, 281-298-7320 Swoozies, 281-292-7666 Talbots, 281-367-7408 Target, 281-364-1281 Woodlands Oriental Rug, 281-364-9799 Tickled Pink, 281-367-7465 Tommy Bahama's Emporium, 281-292-8669 Toys-R-Us, 281-367-0061 Ulta, 281-419-7297 Urban Outfitters, 281-419-6001 Wal-Mart Super Store, 936-321-9922 White House/Black Market, 281- 419-5320 Williams Sonoma, 281-298-6915 The Woodlands Pro Shop, 281-364-6320 Z Galleria, 281-465-0211 Dining Benihana Grill,
281-367-9797 |
Johnny Rocket's, 281-419-9002 Kirby's, 281-362-1121 La Madeleine, 281-419-5826 Landry's Seafood House, 281-362-9696 La Parrilla Grill & Cantina, 281-465-4211 P.F. Chang's China Bistro, 281-203-6350 Panera Bread, 281-363-1056 Palotta's Black Walnut Cafe, 281-362-1678 Potbelly Sandwich Works, 281-292-6652 Quizno's Subs, 281-419-5968 Ristorante Tuscany, 281-681-5780 Rockfish Seafood Grille, 281-419-3474 Romano's Macaroni Grill, 281-367-3773 Smoothie King, 281-419-1338 Spartilo, 281-364-6200 Starbucks, 936-321-0306 Starbuck ( Town Center ), 281-367-1457 Sweet Tomatoes, 281-292-0556 TGI Friday's, 281-296-8252 Tin Star, 281-465-9800 Tommy Bahama's Cafe, 281-292-8669 Uni Sushi, 281-298-7177 Willie's Grill & Icehouse, 936-321-0065
Entertainment
Accommodations
Fairfield Inn & Suites,
936-271-0110 |
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