ANNUAL
GUIDE
A noncomprehensive guide to places to visit and things to see in The Woodlands area
T
COMPILED BY WENDY CAWTHON AND HANNAH ZEDAKER The Woodlands area is home to several amenities centered around outdoor fun, shopping and education for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.
GADELAWINERY This local winery near Creekside Park Village boasts a variety of reds, whites, blends and ice wines, and hosts events throughout the year ranging fromwine tastings and karaoke to bottle art and painting classes. 8311 Ginger Drive, Spring 832-928-3688 www.gadelawines.com KANGA’S INDOOR PLAYCENTER This 12,000-square-foot play center is open for children ages 1-11 and features a multilevel indoor playground, a rock climbing wall, slides, a mechanical pirate ship ride, a merry-go-round, inflatables, ball pits and a cafe. 26803 Hanna Road, Oak Ridge North 832-463-0846 www.woodlands.kangasplaycenter.com W.G. JONES STATE FOREST Located off FM 1488, the W.G. Jones State Forest is one of the nation’s largest urban-managed state forests and one of only five state forests in Texas. Managed by the Texas A&M Forest Service, visitors can ride bikes and horses, bring leashed pets, go fishing and hiking, and bring a picnic to the natural amenity. In addition to a variety of plant and wildlife, the forest is also home to the endangered red- cockaded woodpecker. Middle Lake Trail, Conroe 936-273-2261 www.tfsweb.tamu.edu/jones-state- forest
GLADE ARTS FOUNDATION This fine arts center that opened in April features a museum and an art gallery, offers art classes on a weekly basis and hosts live performing arts
DOSEY DOE BIG BARN This music venue—a 177-year-old barn from Kentucky—offers live music on a daily basis ranging from country and rock to gospel music and jazz. Well-known for its coffee, the venue first opened in 2006 offering both dinner and a show.
events throughout the year. 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands 832-557-8781 www.gladeartsfoundation.org
25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-367-3774 www.doseydoe.com
THE RECREATION CENTER The center offers camps, social events and outdoor enrichment activities, and features archery. 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
IFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING This facility uses a vertical wind tunnel to offer skydiving experiences for visitors of nearly all ages. iFly also of- fers education-focused field trips and group events.
LAKEWOODLANDS This man-made lake runs through The Woodlands Town Center and features two boat houses that offer kayaking,
stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing throughout the year.
26860 I-45 N., Oak Ridge North 281-942-4359 www.iflyworld.com
2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands 281-210-3965 www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
ICE RINK AT THE WOODLANDS TOWN CENTER
THEWOODLANDS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM This nonprofit organization hosts art, science andmusical exhibits and activities for children. 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive,
This family-friendly ice rink is only available during the holiday season and features a large ice rink as well as areas for parties and concessions. 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • 281-419-5630 www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
THEWOODLANDS WATERWAY The waterway is home to shopping and dining options as well as public art. East of I-45 between Lake Woodlands Drive and Timberloch Place
Ste. 280, The Woodlands www.woodlandschildrens museum.org
January 15-21
43
The Woodlands edition • January 2019
Powered by FlippingBook