CONROE

Population 28,664

Altitude 213

General

Seat of Montgomery County on southern edge of Big Thicket area. Towering pines, rolling hills, and woodland lakes offer abundant outdoor recreational opportunities; 10 area golf courses, resorts and marinas on Lake Conroe. The old (1931) but still-producing Conroe Oil Field southeast of city is of interest, and historic locations are marked. Storied community of Cut 'n Shoot is 5 miles east of Conroe. Shoppers find bargains at the Conroe Outlet Center at I-45 and League Line Road.

CRIGHTON THEATRE

FISH POND

HERITAGE MUSEUM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

PADDLE WHEELER SOUTHERN EMPRESS

VISITOR CENTER

WORLDWIDE SAFARI

Attractions

CRIGHTON THEATRE - Restored vaudeville theatre, built in 1934, is home to a variety of stage plays, music performances, opera, ballet and special events. At 234 North Main. Call 409-756-1226 for performance schedule.
FISH POND - Four acre fishing facility stocked with hybrid catfish; provides gear and bait to catch your own. From I-45 North, exit Shepard Hill Road to Texas 75. Admission. 409-244-2434.
HERITAGE MUSEUM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY - In restored home of a pioneer timber family. Permanent exhibit features life of Charles B. Stewart, designer of the Texas Lone Star flag and the Texas State seal; other historical miscellanea and traveling exhibits. open Thurs., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Candy Cane Park, I-45 access road north of Texas 105.
J-MAR FARMS - Petting farm with Indian Village, pony rides, hayrides, fishing, cow-milking, and more. Open April to November from Tues. to Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. - Mar., Sat. - Sun. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exit 91 off I-45, League Line Road to Longmire, right to Calfee Road. Admission 409-856-8595.
JOE ROUGHNECK STATUE - Commemorating George William Strake, who brought in the 19,000 acre Conroe Oil Field in 1931, and became Houston's first oil millionaire. In front of city hall, 505 West Davis Street.
JONES STATE FOREST - Five miles southwest via I-45 and F.M. 1488. Birdwatcher's haven with over 150 species identified; boasts highest density of rare red cockade woodpecker. Sweet Leaf Nature Trail, self-guided tour.
SCENIC DRIVE - Texas 105 west through piney wood to Montgomery 15 miles, driving tour of historic homes dating back to 1850s.
PADDLE WHEELER SOUTHERN EMPRESS - On Lake Conroe; sightseeing cruises Sat & Sun. at 3 p.m.; dinner cruises offered Thurs. - Sat.; Sun. brunch. Reservations required. Departs from Del Lago Resort and Conference Center. Tex 105 west to Walden Road. Call 409-6=582-2229.
VISITOR CENTER - A simulated railroad depot serves as a tourist information center for city and county attractions. Also had recreational maps and marina guides; open daily; closed on holidays. At I-45/F>M. 2854 intersection.
WORLDWIDE SAFARI - Drive-through exotic game preserve on 225 acres. Animals form addax to Zambezi sitatunga; petting zoo and unusual gift shop. Open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk; off I-45 just south of Conroe, at F.M. 1488 exit. Admission.

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