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Visit The Woodlands is the official destination management organization responsible for promoting The Woodlands to leisure and business travelers. Our mission is to establish The Woodlands, Texas as a beautiful, lively, and welcoming destination recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally for first-class business, convention, and leisure travel.

Six colorful drinks are lined up on the balcony at Hyatt Centric's rooftop pool. On the far left, an espresso martini, then a mule with lime and sprig of rosemary, then a tall purple cocktail, then a bright red drink with a strawberry and jalapeno slice on the rim, then a cucumber martini, then a tall blue drink. In the background is an (out of focus) overview of Market Street.

Happy Hour at Hotels in The Woodlands

By Visit The Woodlands on Jul. 10, 2025

Happy Hour is a great way to celebrate with friends while exploring The Woodlands! Several hotel properties in The Woodlands offer Happy Hour deals for anyone to enjoy. Others feature specials just for guests, so book a staycation to check out everything that local hotels have to offer! HYATT…

A frosted bottle of Fuzzy's vodka sits atop a light wood counter at BLEND Bar. On its left is a full martini glass with a twist of lemon peel. On its right, a cigar. The lounge area is out of focus behind the counter.

Top Stops for National Martini Day

By Visit The Woodlands on Jun. 05, 2025

Whether you prefer it dirty, dry, shaken, or stirred, there is no wrong way to enjoy a martini. National Martini Day is held annually in June, so raise your glasses for a toast to this classic drink. The first martinis were made with gin or vodka and an olive, but recipes have evolved to include a…

Two men and a woman (their faces out of the frame) each hold a glass of beer in front of them while they talk at Kirby Ice House.

Restaurants with Craft Beer

By Visit The Woodlands on May. 08, 2025

You may have noticed when it comes to beer, the menu is ever-changing. It’s not just bars that are carrying cool options for cool brews. More restaurants in The Woodlands are serving up craft beer in the bottle and on tap. From blondes to stouts, there are plenty beer styles to choose from…

Best Viewing Spots for IRONMAN Texas

By Visit The Woodlands on Apr. 01, 2025

It's not every day that you get the chance to witness an IRONMAN competition. The Woodlands is set to host the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas, where athletes will swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and then run 26.2 miles all in one day. The number one reason why athletes say they love this event in…

Best Happy Hour Spots at Waterway Square

By Visit The Woodlands on Mar. 06, 2025

Spacious patios, great views, and a prime location - that’s what you find at the restaurants at Waterway Square in The Woodlands. While there are many places to meet up for Happy Hour, The Waterway is ideal, especially if you are planning a trip to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion or other nearby…

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…

Why The Woodlands: Thomas Markle Jewelers

By Visit The Woodlands on Oct. 17, 2024

Businesses choose to open in The Woodlands for a multitude of reasons: a vibrant shopping and dining scene, natural beauty, walking trails. Everyone has something different that drew them to The Woodlands, and we wanted to hear it from the business owners themselves. Why The Woodlands? Thomas…

Storytellers & Matchmakers: Meetings in The Woodlands

By Visit The Woodlands on Jun. 13, 2024

Meetings in The Woodlands play a key role in the economic vitality of The Woodlands. As the official Destination Marketing & Management Organization of The Woodlands Township, The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a 501(c)(6) organization led by a volunteer board of directors and has…

Why The Woodlands: Sixty Vines and Pure Green

By Visit The Woodlands on Jun. 11, 2024

Waterway Nights at Waterway Square. The photo is taken from an upper level of the plaza, overlooking The Fountains at Waterway Square (glowing blue) and a crowd of live music fans. The trees are wrapped in golden fairy lights.

Woodlands Waterway Nights Bring Family Fun to Waterway Square

By Visit The Woodlands on Jun. 05, 2024

It’s a question families face all of the time: “ What are we going to do this weekend? ” We know it’s not always easy to find something the whole family will enjoy - but we have the answer! The Woodlands Waterway Nights is an action-packed outdoor concert series that takes place on Saturday evenings…