William P. Hobby Airport 50 min
Bear Branch Park (9 min) Sports fields & courts, play equipment, a swimming pool, picnic/BBQ areas & a dog park. Bear Branch Dog Park (8 min) Riva Row Boat House (7 min) Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (12 min) Popular water amusement park with slides, lazy river & varied attractions for multiple age groups. Rob Fleming Park (15 min) Spacious, grassy area with a pavilion for picnicking, a pond for fishing & a butterfly garden. Northshore Park (8 min) Waterfront space with playgrounds, picnic spots & a field, plus outdoor concerts & other events. Mercer Botanic Gardens (19 min) 300 acres of native & cultivated plants along with butterflies, birds & special seasonal events. Old Town Spring (12 min) Historic turn-of-the-century settlement features a variety of Victorian-style restaurants & shops. Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center (16 min) Facility for natural history programs & wildlife exhibits, with trails, a fishing pond & playground. The Woodlands Children's Museum (11 min) Interactive exhibits & imaginative play are the focus of this museum designed for young children. Town Green Park (7 min) Immense open lawns highlight this public green space which features an amphitheater & a labyrinth. Burroughs Park (24 min) Expansive, 320-acre park showcasing trails, lake fishing, many playgrounds, sports fields & more. W G Jones State Forest (8 min) Known for its champion sweetleaf tree, this public forest features trails, picnic areas & 2 lakes. TGR Exotics Wildlife Park (16 min) Guided tours offering close encounters with exotic animals such as tigers, kangaroos & monkeys. George Mitchell Preserve (13 min) This large, forested nature preserve offers a hiking trail loop, bike trails & a lake. |