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Lake Conroe is close to the major conveniences of a large city, yet tucked away in the intimate setting of a resort-style town home community. The fine dining, shopping, medical facilities and culture of Houston's metropolitan area are never far away. |
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OUTDOOR RECREATION |
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Boating on Lake Conroe
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| Enjoy water sports and fishing on beautiful 22,000 acre Lake Conroe. The area is also home to a number of challenging golf courses. If you prefer, go bird watching or hiking in the forests that surround our community. |
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Marinas |
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Public Boat Launches |
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Fishing Guides |
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Public and Private Golf Courses |
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Camping / Hiking |
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Boat/Jet Ski Rentals |
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THINGS TO DO & DINING |
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| Enjoy dining and dancing aboard the Southern Empress paddlewheel riverboat, or choose from any number of activities for the whole family to enjoy! |
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The Lake Conroe Area has a variety of cuisines to tickle your tastebuds. From fine dining to food on the go, there's something to suit everyone's needs.
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AREA FACTS |
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The Links at Westfork
Golf Course
Heritage Museum of
Montgomery County
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| Population, Conroe: |
36,811 |
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| Population, Lake Conroe Area: |
103,638 |
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| County Seat of: |
Montgomery County |
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| Population of Montgomery County: |
268,614 |
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| Conroe Altitude: |
245 feet above sea level |
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| Yearly Mean Temperature: |
67.1 degrees F |
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| High / Low Temperatures: |
101 degrees F / 17 degrees F |
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| Average Annual Rainfall: |
51 inches |
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| Rivers: |
West and East Forks - San Jacinto |
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| Lake: |
Lake Conroe: 21,000 acres, 157 miles of shoreline |
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| Parks: |
15 throughout Conroe, including the 200-acre Carl Barton, Jr. Park |
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| Transportation: Highways: |
Major Artery - IH-45 Secondary Artery - State Highway 105 |
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| Airports: |
Lone Star Executive Airport - 6,000 foot runway with instrument landing system for Corporate Aircraft. Also home to U.S. Army Reserve 7th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment and their apache helicopters.
30 miles from Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston with service provided by 21 passenger airlines to 110 U.S. cities and 20 countries throughout the world. |
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| Around Town: |
No public transportation service. Taxi, limo service and car rental available. |
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| Accommodations: |
8 hotels, including bed & breakfasts, 1 resort, 13 RV parks & campgrounds |
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| Government: |
Home Rule Charter, Mayor and five council members |
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Schools: Elementary and Secondary:
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Conroe ISD (Conroe / The Woodlands) Montgomery ISD (Montgomery / Lake Conroe) Willis ISD (Willis), Multiple private and parochial schools |
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Higher Education:
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Montgomery College |
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| Hospital: |
Conroe Regional Medical Center 936-539-1111 |
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Information and photographs courtesy of: Lake Conroe Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.lakeconroecvb.org) 936-538-7112 |
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