Region: Piney Woods
Incorporated in 1974, this Montgomery County city is in the East Texas Piney Woods, 30 miles north of Houston. Visitors enjoy an array of first-class shopping, dining, lodging, golfing and entertainment choices.
Treat yourself to a wonderful shopping experience in an Old World Venice atmosphere at Portofino Center. Stroll around Roman fountains and 10-foot waterfalls, and indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of several unique restaurants. Also, enjoy other area retail centers and choose from more than 38 restaurants during a visit to Shenandoah.
The Texas Experience Festival in Shenandoah kicks off the popular Wine and Food Week each year in true Texas style. Live music, food, wine, artisans and historical re-enactments make this event a celebration of all things Texas.
In nearby Old Town Spring, take a walking ghost and history tour of the city dubbed the Ghost Capital of Texas. More than a dozen buildings in this turn-of-the-century railroad town are said to house ghosts and spirits. The Texas Crawfish Festival, held in the spring, is the largest crawfish festival outside of Louisiana.