minifridges and microwaves are available on request. the resort has 5 pools (1 with a waterslide), plus hot tubs and men/women's spas. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a bar/grill, buffet restaurant, and a lobby bar with games and a big-screen tv. an airport shuttle is offered for a fee. conference amenities include 2 business centers and 33 meeting rooms. sports facilities include fitness centers, tennis courts and 2 championship golf courses. this upscale resort is set amid woodland, and is 18 miles from george bush intercontinental airport. the elegantly decorated rooms have flat-screens, coffeemakers, wi-fi, and desks. suites feature kitchenettes and patios William P. Hobby Airport 54 min
TGR Exotics Wildlife Park (20 min) Guided tours offering close encounters with exotic animals such as tigers, kangaroos & monkeys. George Mitchell Preserve (12 min) This large, forested nature preserve offers a hiking trail loop, bike trails & a lake. Mercer Botanic Gardens (23 min) 300 acres of native & cultivated plants along with butterflies, birds & special seasonal events. Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center (20 min) Facility for natural history programs & wildlife exhibits, with trails, a fishing pond & playground. Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (16 min) Popular water amusement park with slides, lazy river & varied attractions for multiple age groups. Burroughs Park (23 min) Expansive, 320-acre park showcasing trails, lake fishing, many playgrounds, sports fields & more. Riva Row Boat House (7 min) Town Green Park (6 min) Immense open lawns highlight this public green space which features an amphitheater & a labyrinth. Old Town Spring (16 min) Historic turn-of-the-century settlement features a variety of Victorian-style restaurants & shops. Bear Branch Dog Park (13 min) National Museum of Funeral History (20 min) Educational exhibits, memorabilia & artifacts on funerals including items from famous people. Rob Fleming Park (14 min) Spacious, grassy area with a pavilion for picnicking, a pond for fishing & a butterfly garden. W G Jones State Forest (16 min) Known for its champion sweetleaf tree, this public forest features trails, picnic areas & 2 lakes. Northshore Park (9 min) Waterfront space with playgrounds, picnic spots & a field, plus outdoor concerts & other events. The Woodlands Children's Museum (9 min) Interactive exhibits & imaginative play are the focus of this museum designed for young children. |