Insider Tips for The Woodlands

Posts from: February 2025

Spring Break in The Woodlands: Pools with a View

By Rachael Varner on Feb. 27, 2025

You don't have to leave town to enjoy a fabulous spring break! From shopping to kayaking, there are countless ways to have fun in The Woodlands. Are you seeking a cabana-style outing? Maybe a paddleboard adventure down The Waterway? Make the most of your staycation with an overnight trip and a pool…

The camera reveals a wide-angle shot of the Xalisko dining room and bar from the front left corner of the building. There are a number of solid wooden tables that seat and are plated for four. The bar is covered in white, brown, and turquoise tiles shaped like flowers. In the back right of the frame is the rest of the dining room. The back wall features images of colorful corn cobs. On the ceiling is a long art piece of many interconnecting crocheted hexagonal panels. The panels alternate in colors of turquoise, lime green, dark forest green, and orange.

Why The Woodlands: Amrina, TSAE & Xalisko

By Rachael Varner on Feb. 20, 2025

The search for a place to call home has led many to discover The Woodlands. The close-knit community, the peaceful walking trails, and the vibrant shopping and dining scene have drawn in residents and visitors alike, but we were curious to hear from business owners: Why The Woodlands? AMRINA 3…

The camera faces the Memorial Hermman The Woodlands Medical Center's "Proud Souls" art bench, which looks like two large metal waves or wings spreading inward over the bench. Sitting on the bench is Linda Nelson and her husband. Behind and around them are their three children with their partners and seven children. Everyone is dressed in dressy-casual clothes in some shade of white, gray, or pale blue, and everyone (except a few runaway toddlers) is smiling and waving at the camera. In the background is The Woodlands Waterway and a beautiful wooded area on the opposite shore.

Q&A: Linda Nelson, Chairman of Visit The Woodlands

By Visit The Woodlands on Feb. 18, 2025

Linda Nelson knew The Woodlands would be her family’s forever home when they moved from Houston in 1992. Since then, she has wholeheartedly dedicated herself to her community, taking on pivotal roles with Leadership Montgomery County, The Woodlands Township, March of Dimes and The Woodlands and…

Texas TreeVentures in The Woodlands, Texas

On The Horizon: Spring Events in The Woodlands

By Rachael Varner on Feb. 13, 2025

Spring has sprung, and The Woodlands has a host of outdoor events lined up for the season. Whether you prefer shopping, hiking, art shows, or live music, grab a friend and enjoy your next adventure in The Woodlands. SPRING BREAK SUGGESTIONS Embrace the great outdoors on a hike through the George…

How It Began: Market Street

By Rachael Varner on Feb. 11, 2025

From coffee dates to graduations, The Woodlands welcomes visitors to celebrate any and every occasion at Market Street. Today, this shopping and lifestyle center is a thriving cornerstone of the community. Twenty years ago, this concept was as risky as it was new. People were so used to the indoor…

New In Town: The Woodlands Welcomes 6 New Restaurants and Retailers

By Rachael Varner on Feb. 06, 2025

Spring is ripe with new beginnings in The Woodlands. Four new restaurants and two new retailers have moved into town, and these budding businesses are bound to bring new and unforgettable experiences. MANGO 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Suite 1188 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Founded in Spain in 1984…

The Kirby Ice House Patio features dozens of green picnic tables, some shaded by the building, with large fans overhead and a giant projector screen showing sports stats in the back.

Where to Watch the Big Game

By Rachael Varner on Feb. 04, 2025

It's no secret that Texans love football, and there are plenty of ways to kick off the season. But if you want to make the most out of your game day, grab your friends and make your way to The Woodlands for great eats and great seats! Here are just a few of our top picks for watching The Big Game…