The Woodlands Waterway
The Woodlands Waterway is a scenic oasis that offers a combination of both function and recreation to The Woodlands’ downtown area.
The Waterway connects some of the area’s most popular destinations: Waterway Square, The Woodlands Mall, The Woodlands Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, and The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
Waterway Square is home to many major employers in The Woodlands, such as American Financial & Automotive Services, Woodforest National Bank, and Anadarko Petroleum.
Visitors of The Waterway enjoy Waterway Square’s myriad of shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and picturesque outdoor spaces. The district’s plaza area is one of its most attractive features, with waterfalls and fountains that dance along with music and colored lights during the evenings.
Dining
- Waterway Square’s Mi Cocina is a fantastic place to satisfy your craving for delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine. The restaurant serves an amazing variety of tacos and enchiladas, along with their signature Mi Cocina margarita. Their most popular menu item is the Tacos De Brisket, flavorful shredded brisket roasted overnight, wrapped in tortillas and topped with avocado slices and queso blanco.
- Américas offers diners an unparalleled Pan Latin dining experience. The restaurant is owned by award-winning Michael Cordúa, one of the pioneers of the Latin-American culinary movement in the US. Américas serves a variety of Latin American dishes prepared using classic and modern techniques, including ceviches, empanadas, taquitos, and more.
Shopping
The Woodlands Mall is the community’s premier shopping destination, with over 125,000 square feet of space, and more than 160 shops and restaurants. The two-story mall features five anchor tenants – Dillard’s, Forever 21, JCPenney, Macy’s and Nordstrom.
Woodlands Mall also hosts many enjoyable events throughout the year.
Entertainment
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is a non-profit outdoor concert
amphitheater that has hosted a wide selection of first-class performing arts and contemporary artists. The amphitheater sits adjacent to The Woodlands’ Town Center area, and is surrounded by both Market Street and The Woodlands Waterway.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion can accommodate over 16,500 people. It is also considered among the most heavily used amphitheaters in the world.
The venue hosts over 75 events each year, including acts from nearly every genre, from rock to country, opera to jazz, and more. The well-known concert venue has hosted several performances from famous artists such as Elton John, Cher, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, and the Houston Symphony, just to name a few.
Hotels
If you’re planning to visit The Woodlands, there’s no better place to stay than the
ultra-luxurious Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.
The hotel is conveniently located close to downtown Houston, and is a few minutes away from The Woodlands Mall. Visiting concertgoers staying at the hotel can also reach The Cynthia Mitchell Pavilion by passing through a bridge leading directly to the venue
Guests of the hotel can enjoy relaxing in rooms with beautiful contemporary interiors and first-class amenities. The hotel also boasts tons of luxurious features such as an outdoor pool and hot tub, a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa, and a fine-dining Italian restaurant.
