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Davis Pioneer Complex & Museum
Take a relaxing stroll back in time.
Cedar Brake
Park
Located in Montgomery on Texas Highway 105, and a few blocks west
of the historic downtown district, Cedar Brake Park is a favorite
for families and visitors.
Bernhardt
Winery
Taste and tour this wonderful local winery
and vineyard located in nearby Plantersville. The winery hosts events
such as the Second Saturday Jam.
Lake Conroe
There are many reasons to visit Lake Conroe, where you will find
fine dining, wonderful accomodations, entertainment, golf, shopping,
and year-round events.
Southern
Empress
Take a cruise on an authentic replica of a 19th century sternwheeler.
Lunch and dinner cruises are available.
Historic
Montgomery
Montgomery
is the third oldest town in Texas and had its beginnings as a trading
post in 1826. It has retained its charm and preserved its 19th century
historic downtown! Montgomery is also the birthplace of the Lone
Star Flag. Dr. Charles B. Stewart, who was also the first to sign
the Texas Declaration of Independence, designed the now iconic flag
which flies proudly. The Historic District of Montgomery is located
one block north of the intersection of Highway 105 and FM 149.
Kings Orchard
In this little town of Todd Mission, just down the road from Montgomery
is a wonderful fruit haven where strawberries, blueberries, blackberries
and figs abound. Add many varieties of flowers for a spectacular
day in the country. For more information and to find what is in
season, call 936-894-2766.
Conroe Outlet
Center
For an adventure in shopping, dont miss a trip to Outlets
at Conroe. There are over 60 shops, including Tommy Hilfiger,
Nike, Guess and Liz Claiborne. Find great discounts on clothing,
furnishings, gifts and more! Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
- 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Located in Conroe.
Sam Houston
National Forest
At over 160,000 acres, this National
Forest has something for everyone: wilderness, scenic and recreation
areas. Enjoy boating, hunting, fishing and hiking on the 128 mile
Lone Star Hiking Trail. Keep your eyes open for deer, bears and
even alligators! Open year round. There are some user fees. Many
areas are wheelchair accessible. Located east of Montgomery.
Sam Houston
Statue
General Sam Houston was a larger than life political figure in Texas
in the 1800s and has been commemorated with a 67-foot tall statue
in Huntsville. Designed and built by David Adickes, A Tribute
to Courage is a monument to the man who dedicated his life
to serving his country. There is also a Visitor Center and a Gift
Shop. Located in Huntsville, 25 miles north of Montgomery.
George Bush
Presidential Library and Museum
Dont miss a visit to the Library
and Museum dedicated to the 41st President of the United States!
The collections include 38,000,000 pages of papers, 1,000,000 photos,
2,500 hours of video and 70,000 artifacts. Learn about his service
during WWII and his distinguished career as a congressman, ambassador,
director of the CIA, Vice President and President. Open Monday -
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission is charged. Wheelchair accessible. Located in College
Station, 35 miles west of Montgomery.
NASA Space
Center in Houston
Get a taste for outer space with a behind the scenes tour of NASA!
Watch amazing films, take an audio tour, see Mission Control, maybe
even see astronauts in training. See space suits, artifacts and
actual space craft. Open Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.;
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Admission is charged.
Located in Houston, 50 miles south of Montgomery.
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