All About The Woodlands! About The Woodlands “The Woodlands” is a census-designated place and a master-planned community within the Houston-Sugar Land- Baytown metro area. It is located 28 miles north of Downtown Houston on I-45, 37 miles from Houston Hobby Air Port, and covers portions of two counties, Montgomery and Harris. As of 2006, the estimated population had grown to approximately 84,418. The Woodlands originally was a suburb development or a bedroom community for Houston but today has attracted several corporations like Chevron Phillips, Anadarko Petroleum, CB&I, Hewitt Associates, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Maersk Sealand, Baker Hughes, and many more. Climate Annual precipitation for The Woodlands is about 53 inches per year. January is generally the coldest month with temperatures ranging in the lower 40s for lows and 60s for highs. July is normally the hottest month with the nighttime lows ranging in the lower 70s and the mid-day highs ranging in the mid-90s. Things to Do The Woodlands has its own shopping mall, The Woodlands Mall, but there is world-class shopping at over 300 unique shops. In fact, in January 2009, Southern Living Magazine named The Woodlands one of America’s Best Shopping Destinations. After power shopping, you can ride down the Woodlands Waterway in a water taxi or stroll along any of the 140 miles of nature trails. The Woodlands offers some of the most exceptional golf courses in the country. Three country clubs in The Woodlands offer a total of 135 holes on seven championship and signature courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Tom Fazio. These courses offer plenty of challenge amid some spectacular scenery. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is where regional concerts are held as well as hosting entertainers like James Taylor, Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffet and more. It is the “summer home” of the Houston Symphony. Other venues for activities and entertainment include an amphitheater, two movie theaters, more than 150 restaurants and cafes. In the near future The Woodlands Waterway, which presently features a dancing waterfall complete with lights and music, will be more than ½ mile long reaching from The Woodlands Mall to Lake Woodlands and feature lighted walkways along both sides of the walkway. The Town Center Theater has been in existence since 2007 and hosts a local professional theatre company which performs plays and musicals. The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center is a 4-star rated resort which features the Forest Oasis Waterscape, a collection of waterslides, pools, fountains, and offers separate activities for all members of the family. The Woodlands Resort also offers 36 holes on The Oaks, and Panther Trail courses. The Woodlands offers one of the best and most convenient locations for your dining pleasure. It offers many options for well-known fast food, and family dining chains, restaurants featuring ethnic cuisine, exquisite gourmet dining, as well as pubs and bars. Education
Students who live in the Montgomery County part of The Woodlands attend schools in the Conroe Independent School District. The students from the Creekside Park Village in Harris County attend the Tomball Independent School District
The Woodlands High School is the largest high school in the state of Texas in terms of its size. It extends over two campuses. The western portion serves The Woodlands in Montgomery County, and is ranked 760 on Newsweek’s 2007 list of Best High Schools in America. The Woodlands College Park High School is the second high school serving the eastern part of The Woodlands. A third high school, Tomball High School, serves residents who live in the Harris County part of the township. In addition, there are three junior high schools and several private schools. The Woodlands Real Estate Real estate in The Woodlands includes much more than just residential and corporate housing. Lately, The Woodlands has seen an increase in commercial/office spaces in the Town Center with new high-rise office and residential buildings. The Woodlands is organized into villages which are subdivided into “neighborhoods.” Some of the villages are designed around specific features. The Village of College Park has a public 2-year community college, Lone Star College. Village of Creekside Park has over 5,500 single-family “spec” homes, over 500 “over 55” homes, 298 custom homes, and estate homes in the gated community of Carlton Woods Creekside. Town Center is primarily a commercial development on Market Street. The Woodlands Mall and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion as well as hotels and a convention center are found in this village. Return to Top Learn more about the neighborhoods and villages from an expert. You'll find the perfect home in The Woodlands when you have the information that will help you choose the right place in The Woodlands. Call me at 281-250-1222, or use the form below. I'll be glad to help however I can, whether you're ready to make a move, or just starting to look. We value your privacy. The information you entrust to us will be kept confidential. Your contact information will never be sold to or shared with a third party. There is no obligation.
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