Spring, Texas refers to a large area in Harris County which is only 20 miles from Houston. Being the fourth most populous city in the nation, life in Houston is very vibrant. However, Spring is full of life itself. Old Town Spring, The Annual Crawfish & Musical Festival, golf courses, parks and Splashtown create a favorable life of its own for each and every resident.

The city is most known for their shopping district, Old Spring Town. Antique, vintage, home décor, furniture and gift shops along with restaurants dishing out family recipes attract not only visitors but locals time and time again. No store is worthy passing up because each has its unique interpretation of Texas country and culture. Get a taste of Texas by the locals' recommendations of the fudge at Little Dutch girl, a juicy burger at Hyde's Cafe or a glass of wine at Wimberley Winery tasting room. Connie's Bath Shack has the best handmade bath products in Texas. Handmade one-of-a-kind jewelry and beads can be found at The Bead Shop. Also, there are multiple toy stores like the appropriately named The Toy Store as well as The Doll Hospital. The variety of attractions and friendly atmosphere in picturesque Old Town Spring are the perfect low key getaway for locals and tourists.

Old Spring Town is also known for The Annual Crawfish and Music Festival. With over 25 tons of crawfish, this is the biggest crawfish festival in the entire South. Of course there is other Cajun cuisine to relish in as well as carnival rides, games and booths featuring a variety of vendors. The entertainment doesn't stop there! There are three stages showcasing the best of Texas country and rock.

The array of golf courses makes Spring even more desirable. Gleannloch Pines Golf Club reflects courses located in Scotland and Ireland. The lush scenery is the perfect backsplash to the challenging course. Enjoy a meal at The Pines Bar and Grill, or you can even host corporate events or parties in one of the three dining facilities. Willow Creek Golf Club thrives on providing a golf experience for the whole family and community. Everyone is welcome here because there are MGA and LGA chapters as well as a Junior Golf Program to accommodate all skill levels. The multiple facilities host events revolving around business and social gatherings, tournaments, leagues, guest speakers, seminars, traditional holiday celebrations and more. There are other golf courses as well.

Another great way to spend time with friends and family is outside at one of Springs' parks. The multiple parks provide are for everyone to enjoy and will meet an assortment of interests. They feature picnic pavilions, barbecue pits and grills, playgrounds, canoe launches, softball fields, baseball fields, basketball courts and more. If you want to escape the Texas heat, no problem! Splashtown is a waterpark featuring rides like a six lane water slide Stingray Racer, Wild Wave Pool, Crocodile Isle for children plus much more. You can also grab a meal from McDonald's or Wendy's or Center Court and of course eat ice cream "the futuristic way" at Dippin' Dots.

Spring has many focal points, but it wouldn't be the same without its residents. The friendly community they create welcomes visitors but also makes it a great place to live. If you are interested in finding a home in Spring, check out the new homes available at New Home Source.