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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: Tourism in The Woodlands

By Nick Wolda on Oct. 10, 2024

Tourism was always part of the vision for The Woodlands as it would create strong economic vibrancy for this new development by George P. Mitchell. Now, some 50 years later, the majority of The Woodlands Township’s budget (nearly 60 percent) is funded by sales, hotel and mixed-use beverage tax…

Large Koi fish swimming in the pond at The Koi Garden

Nature in The Woodlands: The Koi Garden

By Amber Parsley on Mar. 07, 2023

The Koi Garden is nestled in the heart of Town Center (the downtown area of The Woodlands). This calming environment sits right on The Woodlands Waterway across from The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Exotic plantings complement the 60,000-gallon pond bringing a…

An Indian couple dances on an island at the Koi Garden on The Woodlands Waterway. The woman is wearing a long red-and-white dress with gold bracelets. The man is wearing a maroon shirt and long tan overcoat.

Unique Places to Pop The Question in The Woodlands

By Visit The Woodlands on Jan. 28, 2019

It’s a moment in life one remembers forever. The time when your partner asks the big question, “Will you marry me?” The Woodlands is home to many beautiful and unique locations that would make the perfect spot to pop the question. Photographer Elizabeth Alexander (of Eliz Alex Photography)…