Especially during the summer, when you need a quick and close getaway, there\u2019s no better spot than Lake Conroe. Check out our Top Five favorite things to do on or near the lake.<\/p>\n
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If your family or friends are golfing aficionados that require something more challenging than mini golf, Lake Conroe hosts some of the finest golf courses in Southeast Texas. Grand Lake Golf Club and Wedgewood Golf course are two of Conroe\u2019s most well-respected courses. Additionally, the April Sound Community offers membership to non-community members and with 27 holes of golf.<\/p>\n
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Sam Houston National Forest covers three counties and encompasses 160,000 acres. It\u2019s the perfect spot for wildlife watching, fishing, camping and biking. However, one of the high points is the prized 128-mile Lone Star Hiking trail, which has been called the hiker\u2019s \u201cJewel of Texas.\u201d Additionally, the area around Lake Conroe has several trails suitable for all different levels of skill. The Sweetleaf Nature Trail in the W.G. Jones State Forest is a kid-friendly loop that contains a rainbow-colored suspension bridge. The George Mitchel Preserve Trail is more challenging, featuring an 11.5-mile trail appropriate for mountain biking, in addition to hiking.<\/p>\n
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Visit downtown Conroe, an area of town that has timeless, renovated buildings, inviting restaurants, trendy boutiques and a growing art community. Conroe Central Market is home to more than 50 vendors selling collectibles and antiques.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re into craft beer, then you\u2019ll have multiple breweries to choose from. B-52 Brewing Company and Southern Star Brewing offer everything from stouts, pilsners and IPAs, in addition to their seasonal and regular lines. Both breweries are equipped with a tasting room and have tours available on Saturday afternoons. If you\u2019re more of a wine connoisseur, Bernhardt Winery located in Plantersville is worth the trip. They provide tours and tastings every day but Mondays.<\/p>\n
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If you own a boat, sailboat or jet ski, find a rental property with a dock or boat lift, and enjoy launching from your front porch. If you don\u2019t own your own watercraft, there are also numerous boat rental options around Lake Conroe, such as Einstein\u2019s Ship Store and Nauti-Dayz Boat Rentals, where you can rent your choice of boats and watercraft by the hour. For the more laid back folks, enjoy a sunset on the Lake Conroe Dinner Cruise. Or, just stay on the shore and hang out the waterfront restaurants Sam\u2019s Boat or Water Point Marina. Another fun option on the lake is rounding up friends and spending a day on a cycle boat. This human-powered party barge has 10 pedal stations that turn a large paddle that scoots across the lake. It features a 25\u2019 pontoon base and also has a bar in the middle.<\/p>\n
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