Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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Community Information - free community profiles
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| Conroe Chamber of Commerce - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Conroe is Great! - Great article about the wonderful area of Conroe! | |
| Entertainment | |
| Candy Cane Park - I-45 feeder north of Hwy 105 936-760-4686 Public park with playground and trail | |
Conroe's Incredible Pizza Company - Conroe's Incredible Pizza Company
230 South Loop 336 W
936-441-2222
All you can eat pizza, pasta, 90 item salad and baked potato bar, bakery with desserts and ice cream,
indoor go-karts, bowling center, bumper cars, mini-golf and 100 video and redemption games.
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Southern Empress - Docked at Del Lago Resort
600 Del Lago Blvd
800-324-2229
Authentic replica of a nineteenth-century sternwheeler offering lunch
and dinner cruises with live entertainment
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The Grand Theatre - 4029 I-45 N
936-856-9933
14 screens, stadium seating, game room, specialty cafe
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| Golf Courses | |
| Del Lago Golf Course - (936) 582-7570 600 Del Lago Boulevard, Montgomery, TX 77356-5347 Holes: 18; Par: 72; Yardage: 6,794; Slope: 131; Rating: 72/60 Designer/Architect: Jay Riviere/Dave Marr | |
High Meadow Ranch Golf Club - High Meadow Ranch Golf Club is one of the premiere daily fee golf facilities in the greater Houston area. Built on the spectacular terrain of southwest Montgomery County, the course sits inside the rustic country development, High Meadow Ranch. Here you will find land blessed with large stands of native pine trees, towering oaks, dense hardwoods and natural ravines nestled into peaceful surrounds which will lead you to make High Meadow Ranch Golf Club your golfing home!
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Lake Windcrest Golf Course - Located in Magnolia, Texas, the magnificent golf course at Lake Windcrest Golf Club is sure to please golfers of all ages. The generous fairways easily wind through dense vegetation as you approach the dramatic Tif-Eagle greens. Located minutes from The Woodlands, Magnolia, Tomball and Conroe, Lake Windcrest offers a full-service club, unrestricted public access, and services designed to make our your golf experience fun-filled and hassle-free.
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| River Plantation Country Club - (936) 273-2611 550 Country Club Drive, Conroe, TX 77302 Holes: 27; Par: 72; Yardage: 6,857; Slope: 130; Rating: 72.5 Reciprocal from golf professional to golf professional | |
| The Links at West Fork - Audubon signature course 936-441-6193 1 mile west of Loop 336 on Hwy 105 Holes: 18; Par: 72; Yardage: 6,886 Designer/Architect: Rick Robbins | |
| The Village Golf Club - (936) 856-5533 73 Greenbriar Drive, Conroe, TX 77304 Holes: 27; Par: 72; Yardage: 6,700; Slope: 129; Rating: 72.5 Designer/Architect: Jay Revere | |
| Wedgewood Golf Club - (936) 441-4653 5454 Hwy 105 West, Conroe, TX 77304 Holes: 18; Par: 72; Yardage: 6,817; Slope: 134; Rating: 73.7 Designer/Architect: von Hagge Devlin | |
| Woodforest Golf Club at Fish Creek - (936) 588-8800 6201 Mulligan Drive, Montgomery, TX 77316 Holes:27: Par:72; Yardage: 6,834; Slope: 130; Rating: 73.4/130 Designer/Architect: Steve Elkington | |
| Historical Sites | |
| Admiral Nimitz Museum - Honors Chester Nimitz and the Pacific War. P O Box 777 Fredericksburg TX 78624 | |
| Battleship TEXAS - Restored dreadnought, veteran of two World Wars. 3523 Highway 134 LaPorte TX 77571 | |
| Casa Navarro - The home of Tejano signer of Texas Declaration of Independence. 228 S. Laredo Street San Antonio TX 78207 | |
| Eisenhower Birthplace - The birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. 609 S. Lamar Ave. Denison TX 75021 | |
| Fanthorp Inn - A stagecoach inn during the Republic and Early Statehood. P O Box 296 Anderson TX 77830 | |
| Fulton Mansion - French Empire home of rancher/industrialist George Fulton. P O Box 1859 Fulton TX 78358 | |
| Goliad - Site of restored Spanish mission, Espiritu Santo de Zuniga. 108 Park Rd 6 Goliad TX 77963-3206 | |
| Kreische Brewery - Ruins of a unique 1870s German brewery. 414 State Loop 92 La Grange, TX 78945-5733 | |
| Landmark Inn - An inn and store on the Old San Antonio-El Paso Road. 402 East Florence Street Castroville TX 78009 | |
Mission Espiritu Santo - A wonderful opportunity to experience a blending of natural and cultural resources awaits visitors to Goliad State Park. Situated within three ecological zones and located on the San Antonio River, the park offers a variety of flora and fauna blending with tangible remains of Texas history and culture.
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Montgomery, Texas - The City of Montgomery is one of the oldest cities in Texas and many consider it to be the ¿birthplace of the Texas flag¿. Despite its relatively small footprint of one square mile, more than 30,000 people in the surrounding communities consider themselves residents of the historic town of Montgomery.
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| Port Isabel Lighthouse - Mid-19th century beacon for South Texas shipping. 421 East Queen Isabella Blvd Port Isabel TX 78578 | |
| Sabine Pass Battleground State Park - P O Box 1066 Sabine Pass, Texas 77655 | |
| Sam Bell Maxey House - Home of Confederate General Samuel Bell Maxey. 812 South Church Street Paris TX 75460 | |
Sam Houston Monument - On March 1, 1917, an article appeared in the Houston Chronicle calling on Texans to come together and raise the money necessary to erect a monument commemorating Texan hero and statesman, General Sam Houston. The Women's City Club raised the funds for this monument and commissioned Enrico Cerrachio as the sculptor. He is shown on horseback leading his men into the battle of San Jacinto, which the monument is positioned to point towards.
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San Felipe - The site of the township of San Felipe, known as the "Cradle of the Texas Liberty".
Activities: Activities include picnicking, camping, fishing, hiking, golf, and nature and historical tours.
Flora/Fauna: This forested park is bordered to the north and east by the Brazos River. It provides a natural habitat for deer, squirrels, raccoons, foxes, and opossums. A variety of birds is present year-round. The undeveloped areas of the park permit hiking and river fishing.
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San Jacinto Battleground - The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site holds a significant responsibility to preserve the proud history of the State of Texas and the United States. The famous Battle of San Jacinto that brought TEXAS its independence was fought on this site. Because of the great importance of the Battle to the course of history, the Battleground is of state, national and international significance, a fact that is attested to by the site's National Historic Landmark status.
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| Sebastopol House - An 1850s Greek Revival house, built of concrete! 704 Zorn Street Seguin TX 78155 | |
Space Center Houston - Space Center Houston is a place where people can experience space -- from its dramatic history and exciting present to its compelling future. Space Center Houston is the only place on Earth that gives guests an out-of-this-world journey through human adventures into space.
Space Center Houston's unparalleled exhibits, attractions, special presentations and hands-on activities tell the story of NASA's manned space flight program.
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| Starr Family Home - "Maplecroft," home of important early Texas family. 407 West Travis St Marshall TX 75670 | |
Varner-Hogg Plantation - An ante-bellum sugar plantation house. Martin and Elizabeth Varner joined the Austin Colony in 1822, first settling near Independence in Washington County. After receiving a league of land in Brazoria County in 1824, the Varners moved to the grant on the Brazos River. They farmed and raised livestock; distilled rum in 1829 from sugar cane. In the spring of 1834 the Varners sold their headright to Columbus R. Patton and went on to settle in Wood County where he died in the mid 1840s.
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Washington-on-the-Brazos - This picturesque park is located on the Brazos River, Washington was the site of the 1836 General Convention which would decide the fate of Texas. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is revered as the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. Washington remained a town of some prominence in early Texas until the eve of the Civil War. The park encompasses the site of the historic town (1836).
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| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Conroe Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Shopping Centers | |
| Almeda Mall - | |
| Baybrook Mall - | |
Conroe Outlet Center - Conveniently located on I-45, Conroe Outlet Center
features fabulous discounts direct from top-quality manufacturers of clothing, accessories, furnishings and more. Browse our unique antique and gift shops, or search for bargains at Conroe Outlet Center. Your shopping choices are endless!
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| Deerbrook Mall - | |
| Memorial City Mall - Memorial City Mall is situated west of downtown. Built in 1966, the mall has just undergone a three-year, $100 million-plus renovation, adding about 500,000 square feet to the existing 1.2 million square feet and making room for more than 75 new vendors. In addition to a new Foley's flagship store (larger than its sister store in The Galleria), the mall anchors include Sears, Mervyn's, Target and Dillard's. | |
The Galleria - With its stunning architecture, exceptional store mix and distinctive style of entertainment, The Galleria has established itself as the #1 shopping and tourist destination in Houston with over 24 million annual visitors.
Set beneath spectacular glass atriums, The Galleria features more than 375 fine stores and restaurants, an impressive ice rink and two Westin hotels. This world-class shopping complex showcases the best names in retailing including Neiman Marcus, Cartier, and Gucci.
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The Woodlands Mall - Featuring over 200 of your favorite stores including Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie Kids, American Eagle Outfitters, Anthropologie, Express, Gap, Gap Kids, Gymboree, Hollister, Hot Topic, Journeys, Limited Too, Pac Sun, Snip-Its Haircuts for Kids, Stride Rite, The Buckle, Urban Outfitters, Visible Changes. Amuse the kids with a carousel ride, visit the Enchanted Woodlands children's play area or treat the whole family to a great meal in our Food Court or one of our fine dining restaurants.
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| Woodlands Mall - The Woodlands Mall features Dillard's, Foley's, JCPenney, Mervyn's and Sears as anchors. A 150,000-square-foot expansion, which opened in spring 2004, connects the mall to The Woodlands Waterway, a river walk-themed development. The expansion added a number of upscale retailers and restaurants in an open-air setting, taking advantage of The Woodlands' natural ambiance. The Woodlands Mall is one of only a handful of regional malls in the country offering an indoor/outdoor shopping experience. | |
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| Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Mortgage | |
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