Conroe - Texas - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Hailed as the official birthplace of the Lone Star Flag, Conroe, Texas, offers many attractions for visitors to the area. It is the Montgomery County seat and has a population of approximately 40,000 residents. With the towering pines, rolling hills and woodland lakes, you will find plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and adventure. Your first stop should be to a simulated railroad depot, which is the setting for the visitor's center where you will be able to get all the area maps and locations that you need.

The Heritage Museum of Montgomery County will provide you with ample information about the history of the area. This is the restored home of a pioneer family in the timber business and features permanent exhibits regarding the life of Charles B. Stewart, the designer of the state flag. Take a scenic drive from Conroe to Montgomery, a distance of only fifteen miles, but one that offers a tour of historic homes dating back to the mid-1800s. A simulated railroad depot is the setting for the visitors' center where you will be able to get all the area maps and locations that you need.  You can also drive through an exotic game preserve at Worldwide Safari, where there are animals from A to Z, a petting zoo and an unusual gift shop.

Huckleberry Hill is a family park and entertainment center where you can spend many enjoyable hours with numerous activities for the children. Some of these include an old wooden fort, a petting zoo, an old West town and a maze. Lake Conroe is the prime area for fishing and boating and many water sports.

Entertainment is not lacking with the concert performances at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion that can seat 13,000 people or the Crighton Theater, a Vaudeville theater was built in 1924 where you can hear the Sounds of Texas. Experience the Cajun atmosphere at the annual Cajun Catfish Festival - three days of dancing, food and games.

Whether you want to stay at a bed and breakfast, a luxury hotel or an economy hotel, the choice is yours. Heather's Glen Bed and Breakfast is located in a restored Victorian home, the Del Lago Resort has 21 floors of luxurious accommodations and the Days Inn, Best Western, Ramada Inn and the Baymont Inn are all located within walking distance of downtown. The Portofino and the Woodlands are two major shopping malls with waterfalls and children's activities. The exquisite beauty is a tourist attraction in itself, even if you don't want to shop.

There are many small restaurants in the malls and throughout the town. The largest restaurant is the Southern Express, which offers a unique dining experience aboard a replica of a sternwheeler paddleboat. Plan a romantic evening for two or stop by for the spectacular Sunday Brunch. You will leave with a full stomach and plenty of memories.