Friday, February 17, 2012

Hikin' Boots to High Heels, Conroe is a class of its own!

If you are looking for that “wow” factor to add to your next corporate or social event, think outside the box and choose one of Conroe’s many unique and memorable venues.  Conroe impresses meeting professionals with Sports and Recreation facilities, Texas Outdoor experiences, Historical venues, Charming Downtown locations, Vineyards, Wineries or Breweries, and Convention & Conference Centers.
  • Conroe boasts 26 city parks with 14 multipurpose fields perfect for any sporting event.
  • Bring your group to Lake Conroe for team building experiences through fishing and kayaking or hold your event aboard an elegant 1800’s era sternwheeler on the water.  
  • Plan your next corporate retreat at The Cowboy Solution to build or rebuild your company culture on a foundation of trust.  
  • Imagine the charm of a cocktail or dinner party in an art gallery within a beautifully restored historical building downtown. 
  • The Lone Star Convention Center accommodates anything from blue jeans to black ties including rodeos, weddings, corporate meetings and events, festivals, competitions and more.
  • For a balance of nature, relaxation and world-class sophistication, check out La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa, host to anything from small meetings to full service social and corporate events.
  • And there are many  more exciting venues and locations to choose from!

The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
M.P.I. Event at the Madeley Building in Downtown Conroe

 Southern Empress Cruises

Texas Star Winery
At the Conroe Convention and Visitors Bureau, we will help you find the venue or location that best fits your event and secure discounted group accommodation rates. To speak with one of our knowledgeable and friendly event specialists, call 1-877-426-6763 or visit us online at www.playinconroe.com.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Texas Wine

Did you know?

According to the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association:
"Texas is the site of the first vineyard established in North America by Franciscan priests circa 1662."
&
"Texas is the 5th largest wine producer in the United States. In 2009, Texas wineries bottled more than 29 million gallons of wine."

Come experience Texas through the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail. Enjoy wine tastings, grape crushing and stomp, mystery dinners, music concerts, wine paired dinners, vineyard tours, a variety of wine-related gifts and much, much more. Explore on your own or choose from 5 unique scheduled wine trail events.

To order your Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail brochure, call us at 877-426-6763 or email us.

With four out of the ten wineries at our backdoor, Conroe is the perfect place to stay during your wineries tour. Visit www.playinconroe.com to book your hotel room and  find out what else you can do while in town.