Distinctive Meeting Spaces
With over 160,000 square feet of unique meeting spaces to choose from, many of them new or newly renovated, it’s no wonder The Woodlands is recognized as one of the more popular destinations in the South for meetings and conventions of all sizes. In total, The Woodlands offers more than 2,200 guest rooms and numerous top-rated properties, along with an expert sales team at Visit The Woodlands that is ready to help your event reach its full potential, and provide recommendations and options that can be tailored to suit your specific needs.
Refreshing Dining Options
Foodies will be excited by the many culinary destinations in The Woodlands. In the Waterway Square area, guests will be impressed by new spots like Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen, and TRIS, a New American-style eatery that was named one of the Houston area’s best new restaurants of 2018 by multiple publications. For more well-established, traditional options, venture to Hughes Landing for crowd-pleasing luxury fare from the likes of Fogo de Chão or Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House.
Music and Arts
The Woodlands is home to a vibrant music and arts culture. Guests will be drawn to make a weekend of their visit and catch a show at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, an outdoor amphitheater recently
ranked one of the best venues of its kind in the world. For large-size events, you can rent out the entire amphitheater, or host a smaller group at the private Woodforest Bank Club venue onsite – sure to wow guests with its musical memorabilia and close proximity to The Pavilion’s main stage.
Once guests spend some time walking around, they’re sure to spot some of The Woodlands free public art installations. Various community organizations collaborate with local artists to enrich the culture and vibrancy of the area with installations such as the Art Bench Project placed throughout Town Center. The Glade Cultural Center and Gallery is another unique venue and area attraction, with stunning art gallery spaces available to reserve for private events.
Outdoor Activities
Named for its unique presence as a metropolitan community nestled amongst 28,000 acres of peaceful pine forests, The Woodlands boasts outdoor and nature activities that will make attendees feel as though they’re at a far-away retreat. Over 200 miles of hike and bike trails are waiting to be explored during event downtime, and The George Mitchell Nature Preserve is an oasis of wooded trails, waterfront views and wildlife. Depending on the time of year of your event, it’s often warm enough for exploring The Waterway or Lake Woodlands via a kayak, stand-up paddleboard or pedal boat rented from Riva Row or Lakes Edge Boathouse.
The variety of activities in a place designed as a welcome escape from large-city destinations is just a part of what defines The Woodlands as a game-changer for meeting planners looking for a wow factor. Click
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