The museum features historical items from bearskins and bottles to war bonnets. 230 Pecan St. In the historic 1905 Weaver-Oates home. 936/598-3613.
CLEVELAND POP. 7,792
ALT. 160 MAP P-21
GREATER CLEVELAND CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 210 Peach Ave. 281/592-2395.
www.visitclevelandtexas.com.
BRONCO RACEWAY—A quarter-mile, oval red-clay track is used for various classes of races. 1288 Fostoria Road. 281/659-9992.
www.broncoracewaypark.com.
CLEVELAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM—Walk through photos of yesteryear. 203 E. Boothe St. 281/ 659-2200.
DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA—See Sam Houston National Forest in COLDSPRING.
LAKE—Lake Livingston, see LIVINGSTON.
LONE STAR HIKING TRAIL—Foot travel only. Drinking water not available. Winters Bayou/Tarkington Creek Section begins on F.M. 1725 NW of Cleveland and winds 140 miles through part of the Sam Houston National Forest. Trailhead at F.M. 945, about four miles northwest of Magnolia. 936/344-6205.
COLDSPRING POP. 894
ALT. 356 MAP O-21
COLDSPRING/SAN JACINTO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 31 N. Butler St. 936/653-2184.
www.coldspringtexas.org.
Founded in 1847 as Coonskin, the town’s name was later changed to Firemen’s Hill and then Cold Spring.
LAKE—Lake Livingston, see LIVINGSTON.
SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST—The city is near the eastern edge of the forest. Double Lake Recreation Area offers camping near a small lake in the forest. Park also features two picnic areas—one free and one a nominal charge. Enjoy fishing, swimming and hiking trails. See NATIONAL PARKS AND FORESTS. 936/344-6205.
SAN JACINTO COUNTY MUSEUM—The museum depicts the life of early settlers with farm and forest implements, household items, photos and law enforcement artifacts. Cell block, hangman’s drop and jailer’s quarters still exist. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Slade Street. In the restored 1887 jail. 936/653-2009.
SCENIC DRIVE—Several Forest Service roads through Sam Houston National Forest offer close views of the tangled, undisturbed area known as the Big Thicket. One route is to Double Lake Recreation Area south of Coldspring about four miles via Texas 150 west, F.M. 2025 and a Forest Service road.
WOLF CREEK PARK—On Lake Livingston, fishing, boat- ing, skiing, swimming, hiking, campsites and boat ramps are available. Golfers staying at the park can play the nearby 18-hole Cape Royale Golf Course. Admission charge. On F.M. 224 north of city. 936/653-4312.
CONROE POP. 61,747
ALT. 213 MAP P-20
CONROE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 505 W. Davis St. 936/522-3500 or 877/426-6763.
www.PlayInConroe.com.
The centerpiece of the area is Lake Conroe. Resorts, campgrounds and marinas dot the shore. Conroe has 11 golf courses with more than 162 challenging holes. Downtown offers shopping, arts and restaurants, plus two live performance theaters—The Crighton Theatre and the art deco inspired Owen Theatre.
173
Events include the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo,
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival, Lonestar Throwdown, Concours d’Elegance of Texas and Sounds of Texas Music Series. BREWERIES—Southern Star Brewing Company and B-52 Brewing Co. See BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES listing.
CRIGHTON THEATRE—Restored vaudeville theater, built in 1934, is home to a variety of stage plays, music perfor- mances and special events. 234 N. Main. 936/441-7469.
HERITAGE MUSEUM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY—In the restored home of a pioneer timber family, a permanent exhibit features the life of Charles B. Stewart, designer of the state flag and the Texas state seal. The museum in- cludes other historical miscellany and traveling exhibits. 1506 I-45 N. Feeder. In Candy Cane Park. 936/539-6873.
www.heritagemuseum.us.
JONES STATE FOREST—A 1,725-acre pine and hardwood forest. More than 150 bird species have been identified; it boasts a high density of rare red-cockaded woodpeckers. The Sweet Leaf Nature Trail has a self-guided tour. Five miles southwest via I-45 and F.M. 1488. 936/273-2261.
LAKE—Lake Conroe—On the West Fork of the San Jacinto River, this 22,000 acre lake has 156 miles of shore- line and is partly edged by Sam Houston National Forest. Resorts, marinas and campgrounds dot the shore. Lake activities include jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing and boat- ing. Other access from I-45 via F.M. 1097 west and F.M. 830 west. 936/588-1111.
LAKE CONROE PARK—Park features fishing piers, swim- ming areas, a playground, picnic areas, volleyball courts and a pavilion. Admission charge. On Texas 105, seven miles west of I-45. 936/788-8302.
THE LONE STAR MONUMENT AND HISTORIC FLAG PARK—Free. 104 I-45 N.
www.texasflagpark.com.
SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST—See COLDSPRING.
CROCKETT POP. 6,942
ALT. 350
MAP N-21
CROCKETT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 1100 Edmiston Drive. 936/544-2359.
www.crockett
areachamber.org.
The town was named for frontiersman David Crockett, who stopped here to visit family friends on his way to the Alamo. It is among the oldest towns in Texas and the site of many historic structures. The Trinity and Neches rivers, several lakes and some bayous are nearby. The Architectural District features beautiful buildings,
churches, antique shops and restaurants. Old Town Crockett features a statue of blues legend and native son Lightnin’ Hopkins, across the street from the historic Camp Street Cafe. Events include World Championship Fiddlers’ Festival
and Regional Steak Cook-Off in June and Christmas in Crockett in November.
DAVY CROCKETT NATIONAL FOREST—Named for the legendary pioneer, the forest contains woodlands, streams, recreation areas and wildlife habitats. Big Slough Wilder- ness Area is within the forest. The nearest entrance is about 10 miles east on Texas 7. 936/655-2299.
www.fs.usda.gov.
DAVY CROCKETT SPRING AND BREWER PARK—Davy Crockett and a small detachment of men camped here on their way to defend the Alamo. A historical plaque marks the site where the spring still flows. The six flags of Texas fly over the park, and the 1850s Strode-Pritchett log cabin is in the park. West Goliad Street at underpass (intersec- tion of Texas 7 and 21) part of El Camino Real de los Tejas. 963/544-2359.
HOUSTON COUNTY VISITORS CENTER MUSEUM— Housed in the 1909 railroad depot, the museum features early farm implements, an old newspaper press, railroad memorabilia dating from 1872 and the history of the first
PINEY WOODS
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126 |
Page 127 |
Page 128 |
Page 129 |
Page 130 |
Page 131 |
Page 132 |
Page 133 |
Page 134 |
Page 135 |
Page 136 |
Page 137 |
Page 138 |
Page 139 |
Page 140 |
Page 141 |
Page 142 |
Page 143 |
Page 144 |
Page 145 |
Page 146 |
Page 147 |
Page 148 |
Page 149 |
Page 150 |
Page 151 |
Page 152 |
Page 153 |
Page 154 |
Page 155 |
Page 156 |
Page 157 |
Page 158 |
Page 159 |
Page 160 |
Page 161 |
Page 162 |
Page 163 |
Page 164 |
Page 165 |
Page 166 |
Page 167 |
Page 168 |
Page 169 |
Page 170 |
Page 171 |
Page 172 |
Page 173 |
Page 174 |
Page 175 |
Page 176 |
Page 177 |
Page 178 |
Page 179 |
Page 180 |
Page 181 |
Page 182 |
Page 183 |
Page 184 |
Page 185 |
Page 186 |
Page 187 |
Page 188 |
Page 189 |
Page 190 |
Page 191 |
Page 192 |
Page 193 |
Page 194 |
Page 195 |
Page 196 |
Page 197 |
Page 198 |
Page 199 |
Page 200 |
Page 201 |
Page 202 |
Page 203 |
Page 204 |
Page 205 |
Page 206 |
Page 207 |
Page 208 |
Page 209 |
Page 210 |
Page 211 |
Page 212 |
Page 213 |
Page 214 |
Page 215 |
Page 216 |
Page 217 |
Page 218 |
Page 219 |
Page 220 |
Page 221 |
Page 222 |
Page 223 |
Page 224 |
Page 225 |
Page 226 |
Page 227 |
Page 228 |
Page 229 |
Page 230 |
Page 231 |
Page 232 |
Page 233 |
Page 234 |
Page 235 |
Page 236 |
Page 237 |
Page 238 |
Page 239 |
Page 240 |
Page 241 |
Page 242 |
Page 243 |
Page 244 |
Page 245 |
Page 246 |
Page 247 |
Page 248 |
Page 249 |
Page 250 |
Page 251 |
Page 252 |
Page 253 |
Page 254 |
Page 255 |
Page 256 |
Page 257 |
Page 258 |
Page 259 |
Page 260