Lake Conroe
About 1 hr by car from Houston
A big lake north of the city with resorts, boat rentals and golf.
Why locals go
Lake house weekend without a long drive.
Visiting Houston?
At 1 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Houston for your flight home.
What to book
- Pontoon boat rental
- Lakeside resort stay
- Sam Houston National Forest hike
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset pontoon cruise
- Resort spa day
With friends
- Rent a pontoon with a group
- Lake house with friends
When to go
April to October.