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Things to Do in Montgomery, Texas and Surrounding Areas

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Driving Directions and Distances
to Del Lago resort from key points in Texas are at the bottom of this page. Click here to see driving directions.

  • NBA's Houston Rockets
    The NBA’s Houston Rockets play the Utah Jazz Dec. 3 before entertaining the Detroit Pistons Dec. 6 in the new Toyota Center. For more information or tickets, visit the team’s website at www.rockets.com.

  • Christmas in Old Montgomery & Cookie Walk
    (936) 597-4899
    Enjoy delicious homemade cookies made by the local residents while touring the beautiful historic homes. This special event was once featured in Southern Living.

  • Red River Winery
    421 Gentry St., Old Spring
    10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; Noon-5 p.m. Sun.
    (281) 288-WINE
    Some of Texas’ finest wines are bottled and kept here. Sample them or take home wine related food products, cigars and other items.

  • Texas Opry Jamboree
    Sat. 7:30 p.m.
    Adults: $9.00; Seniors (over 55): $8.00;
    Students (under 18): $5.00
    Enjoy family entertainment at its finest. This Branson, Missouri, type show features live comedy, plus country and western, gospel, doo-wop and American classics.

  • Tournament Players Course
    (281) 367-7285
    Located in The Woodlands, the TPC is one of the top courses in the area. It is the perfect place for the avid golfer, as it is the host course for the PGA Tour’s Shell Houston Open.

  • Little Theatre of Conroe Crighton Players
    234 N. Main St.
    (936) 756-1226
    Take in local and national stage plays, musical performances, operas, ballets and other events at the historic Crighton. Built in 1934, the theatre is styled after the vaudeville theatres and features monthly performances.

  • Heritage Museum
    1506 I-45 North Feeder in Conroe
    Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    (936) 539-MUSE
    Learn about Texas history at the Heritage Museum. The museum has been restored to its original 1924 beauty and it features the works of Charles B. Stewart, designer of the Lone Star Flag and Texas State Seal) along with other unique facts about the state of Texas.

  • N.H. Davis Pioneer Museum
    308 Liberty St., Montgomery
    (936) 597-4899
    Experience Montgomery history and culture along with pieces from 1840 to 1890.

  • Texas Arts Venue
    202 N. Main St.
    (936) 539-3456
    Features a variety of exhibitions and live musical entertainment.

  • Lake Conroe
    1-800-283-6645
    Lake Conroe offers a 19-acre public park and 150 miles of shore line along with some of the best fishing around. Also dine at Papa’s on the Lake, Anchor Grill, Capt. Jack’s or Subway.

  • Southern Empress Cruises
    Hwy. 105 West on Lake Conroe
    1-800-324-2229
    Dine, dance and relax while experiencing Southern elogance aboard an authentic riverboat. Visit www.southernempress.com for more details or to make reservations.

  • Tinseltown Movie Theatre 1600 Lake Robbins Dr. (281) 364-0600 Enjoy the newest movie releases at Tinseltown Movie Theatre. The theatre features 17 screens with 4,200 oversized seats for extra comfort.

  • The Boardwalk
    1420 N. Loop 336 West
    (936) 788-2001
    The Boardwalk is the perfect family atmosphere with a restaurant featuring various fun games and great prizes.

  • Moody Gardens
    One Hope Blvd., Galveston
    1-800-582-4673
    A 12-story aquarium featuring several different marine habitats and an IMAX theater. Currently exhibiting the largest frog exhibit in the country with over 60 species of frogs. Visit www.moodygardens.com for more information.

  • Space Center Houston
    1601 NASA Rd. 1 off I-45 South
    (281) 244-2100
    One of the city’s most popular attractions, the Space Center Houston is a Disney-designed facility that adds fun to learning about space. Visit www.spacecenter.com for more details.

  • Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
    4501 Woodway
    (713) 681-8433
    Take in guided nature walks every Sat. and Sun. at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. while enjoying interactive educational experiences such as aquariums and models. Visit www.HoustonNatureCenter.org for details.

  • Lone Star Flight Museum
    2002 Terminal Drive,
    Galveston International Airport
    (409) 740-7722
    An impressive collection of restored aircraft and historic photos stored in a large hangar. Visit www.lsfm.org for more information.

  • George Ranch Historical Park
    Fort Bend County, 30 miles SW of Houston
    (281) 343-0218
    A 480-acre park featuring over 100 years of Texas history. Visitors have the chance to see how life was lived on an 1830s stock farm, an 1890s Victorian mansion and a 1930s ranch house.

    The areas surrounding Del Lago Resort are full of shopping opportunities during your breaks from the Convention.

  • Downtown Conroe
    Hwy. 105, one mile east of I-45
    Downtown Conroe has been revitalized to feature numerous specialty shops, including furniture and home accessory retailers. The Downtown Antique Mall and Conroe Antiques and Resale each offer a wide array of antiques and collectibles.
    Visit www.downtownconroe.org for more information.

  • Conroe Outlet Center
    I-45 North, exit 91, League Line Rd.
    (936) 756-0999
    Get brand-name apparel, shoes, gifts and home furnishings at great savings at the Conroe Outlet Center.

    The Conroe Outlet Center is conveniently located 20 minutes from Montgomery and only 40 minutes from Houston. Visit www.conroeoutletcenter.com for more information.

  • Portofino
    I-45 and Tamina Rd.
    (281) 292-5953
    Portofino allows visitors the opportunity to shop at stores like StienMart, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Old Navy and more while enjoying the Old World charm of Venetian-style architecture, patio restaurants and gondola rides.

    Old Town Spring offers visitors the unique charm of a shopping village full of antiques, art and crafts, clothing and accessories, specialty and retail shops. All of Old Town Spring’s shops can be easily accessed by the trolley that runs through town.

    Montgomery offers great local businesses that feature friendly service and a rich history. Montgomery’s downtown area is home to several antique stores, quaint B&B’s and Texas trivia. They also offer a Historical Homes tour, an easy-paced, self-guided tour of homes and businesses dating back as far as 160 years.

  • The Woodlands Mall
    Seven miles south of Conroe on I-45
    (281) 363-3409

    The Woodlands mall offers top-quality clothing manufactueres, accessories and furnishings. Enjoy good food at the food court while the little ones are entertained with a children’s play area and carousel.

    Visit www.town-center.com for more information.

  • The Galleria
    Westheimer Rd. and Post Oak Blvd.
    (713) 622-0663
    One of the top shopping areas in Houston, The Galleria features stores such as Fendi, Sephora, Gucci, Banana Republic, and Abercrombie and Fitch. In addition to a wide array of shopping options, The Galleria also features an ice rink and several outstanding dining options.

    Visit www.shopsimon.com for more information.

  • Houston Heights
    One of Houston’s historical districts, Houston heights features early 1900s architecture and several quaint shops.

    Visit www.shoptheheights.com for more information and directions.

Driving Directions and Distances

Bush Intercontinental Airport, international gateway to the southwest, is located just an hour from Del Lago Resort and 22 miles north of downtown Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city.

Bush Intercontinental Airport can be conveniently accessed by Interstate 45, U.S. Highway 59, the Hardy Toll Road and the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8).

William P. Hobby Airport is Houston’s second major commercial aviation facility, owned and operated by the city of Houston. Located seven miles from the central business district, the airport is bordered by Interstate Highway 45.

Del Lago Resort is conveniently located in relation to Houston and the surrounding area.

Driving Distances to Del Lago Resort:

  • Bush Intercontinental Airport — 45 Miles
  • Houston Hobby Airport — 75 Miles
  • Johnson Space Center, NASA — 85 Miles
  • Astroworld — 65 Miles
  • Downtown Houston — 60 Miles
  • The Galleria Area — 65 Miles
  • Old Town Spring — 35 Miles
  • Greenspoint Mall — 40 Miles
  • Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion — 30 Miles
  • The Woodlands — 30 Miles
  • Willowbrook Mall — 35 Miles
  • Deerbrook Mall — 55 Miles
  • Kingwood/Humble — 55 Miles

Directions from Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Follow JFK Boulevard to Beltway 8. Turn right on Beltway 8, then right on I-45. Take I-45 North to Exit #87 in Conroe, State Highway 105. Turn left on Highway 105. Take State ighway 105 West 12 miles until you reach Walden Road. Turn right and proceed two miles, then turn right onto Del Lago Boulevard.

Directions from Houston Hobby Airport:
Take State Highway 249 North to Tomball. Then take Farm road 149 North to Montgomery. Turn right on State Highway 105. Take State Highway 105 West 12 miles until you reach Walden Road. Turn right and proceed two miles, then turn right onto Del Lago Boulevard.

Directions from Houston:
Take I-45 North to Exit #87 in conroe, State Highway 105. Turn left on Highway 105. Take State Highway 105 West 12 miles until you reach Walden Road. Turn right and proceed two miles, then turn right onto Del Lago Boulevard.

Directions from Dallas-Ft. Worth:
Take I-45 South to Highway 105 Conroe. Turn right on State Highway 105 West and go 12 miles until you reach Walden Road. Turn right and proceed two miles, then turn right onto Del Lago Boulevard.




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