Katy Rock Shop: A Well-Stocked Shop for Rock Collectors
Many people believe in the healing properties of rocks and minerals, and the Katy Rock Shop offers the widest selection of these fascinating organic items in the Houston area.
The shop itself is located inside of a small building that looks like a quaint house, but the inside is filled to the brim with colorful rocks of all shapes and sizes. Attractive shelving units display each type of rock for easy browsing, and the kids’ area is filled with interesting items to teach children about minerals. Katy Rock Shop also carries ancient fossils and Texas Hill Country gems and minerals sourced from right around the Houston area. The knowledgeable owners are always on hand to offer guidance for choosing the perfect rock, and prices are very reasonable to make it easy to start a collection of your own.
Katy Rock Shop is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. The shop is closed on Mondays.
Katy Rock Shop
535 Pin Oak Road
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-4733
www.katyrockshop.com
www.yelp.com/biz/katy-rock-shop-katy
Katy Flower Market: Choose a Bouquet and Brighten Someone’s Day
Flowers make any room brighter and can cheer up anyone’s day. Flowers let your loved ones know just how special they are, and flowers comfort a friend who’s feeling blue. Flowers, in short, are always a good idea, which is something that the folks at Katy Flower Market know very well!
You can feel confident choosing any of the shop’s professionally designed floral arrangements or gift baskets, and since Katy Flower Market is a member of the Teleflora network, your order can easily be sent to wherever your gift recipient lives, even if it’s halfway across the country. The Katy Flower Market is also well known for its custom arrangements, and specializes in bridal bouquets, table centerpieces, and other special event flowers that benefit from customization.
Whether your flower needs are big or small, Katy Flower Market can deliver what you need.
Katy Flower Market
20829 Kingsland Boulevard
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 578-8200
www.katyflowermarket.com
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HUGE SALES AT KATY MILLS!
Check out the amazing sale presented by Katy Mills Mall!
Join us on Wednesday, March 18th for our only Bergdorf Goodman New Arrivals event of the Season! We will be featuring hundreds of pieces of new arrivals direct from our flagship Bergdorf Goodman store in New York City at discounts of up to 70% off their original prices!
This week’s Bergdorf Goodman new arrivals include:
Designer Sportswear, Contemporary Sportswear, Men’s Designer Sportswear, Women’s Shoes and Boots, Handbags and Accessories!
We are offering our customers a special preview opportunity to presell merchandise from this collection beginning Friday, March 13th at 10:00am during our Friends & Family Sale Event.
These special collections will be available for sale to the public at 10am Wednesday morning, so shop early to get the best selection!
Want to get even more value? For this special event, we are offering six months of equal payments with no interest when you pay with your Neiman Marcus charge for purchases of $600 and more! Plus you will earn valuable InCircle points as well!
Katy Mills is the only store in the Houston market with this exciting event! We hope to see you there!
Katy Rock Shop: Minerals, Fossils, and More
Calling all rock hounds and mineral enthusiasts! The Katy Rock Shop is your one-stop destination for everything from Green River fish fossils and smoky quartz crystals to polished Brazilian agate slabs and geodes.
Give yourself time to leisurely admire the shop’s impressive collection of display-quality specimens before deciding what to take home with you. Do you want a few simple, easy-to-identify mineral specimens to nurture a child’s interest in geology? Try looking in the shop’s designated kids’ corner. Are you looking for a special, one-of-a-kind gift for an experienced mineral hunter? Ask the staff for advice on a unique collector’s piece. Maybe you’re just looking for a custom piece of beautiful jewelry. Have fun examining the wide range of gemstones on display.
Whatever your need, you can be sure that the friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Katy Rock Shop will be happy to advise you and help you find just the right rock.
Katy Rock Shop
535 Pin Oak Road
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-4733
www.katyrockshop.com
www.yelp.com/biz/katy-rock-shop-katy
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Well Polished: Primp and Pamper Yourself from Head to Toe
Well Polished is a natural beauty bar located inside of Katy’s Wellness Centre right near Cinco Ranch. This is the spa portion of the full-service wellness center, and it features an all-natural beauty bar that uses only organic products to go along with the center’s standards of care.
Whether you stop by for your regular brow wax or you book a day of services, Well Polished ensures a luxurious experience free of harmful chemicals and unnatural products. Services include all-natural manicures and pedicures without fumes, jets, or drills, while healing massages treat a number of ailments.
The staff at Well Polished is knowledgeable but never intimidating, and regulars even enjoy waiting for their treatments to begin in the comfortable lounge area. Furnished like a true boutique spa, Well Polished boasts overstuffed armchairs instead of the rows of industrial pedicure chairs, plus soft, soothing colors and a shabby chic decor that’s comfortable and relaxing.
Well Polished
1428 FM 1463 Road
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 395-9355
www.bewellpolished.com
www.yelp.com/biz/well-polished-katy
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The Cellar Door: A Popular Wine Bar in Katy
Every neighborhood needs a good wine bar, and the Cellar Door is Katy’s. There are hundreds of wines from which to choose, and you can purchase them in tasting flights, as well as by the glass or the bottle. The food menu offers light fare that complements the wine, with a special emphasis on charcuterie plates, signature flatbreads, and desserts. The setting is dim, cozy, and intimate. It’s good for a romantic date, but is also a nice environment for a relaxed, leisurely evening with close friends.
The Cellar Door offers weekly tastings and wine appreciation classes for those who are interested in developing their palates. There’s even a wine club for devoted wine enthusiasts, which hosts monthly tastings and offers exclusive, premium bottles for members to take home and enjoy. Wine club members also receive a discount on all Cellar Door food and events.
The Cellar Door
829 South Mason
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 599-3303
www.cellardoorkaty.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-cellar-door-katy
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Looking for Some Fun This Weekend?!
It’s Monday!!!! And let’s face it, we are already thinking about the weekend. Here’s a tip on an event happening this weekend at The Bayou Music Center. An event perfect for a date night!
Rodney Carrington!!
He has been making audiences laugh for almost twenty years with his unique brand of stand-up comedy. The country singer-songwriter has recorded eight major label comedy albums which have sold more than two million copies, two of which have been certified Gold.
Rodney Carrington recently started his own record label “Laughter’s Good” and released two albums under the new label in October 2014. Rodney plans to re-release “C’Mon Laugh You Bastards” which will feature 3 new songs, as well as an album of all new material called “Laughter’s Good.”
In addition to starting his own record label, Rodney is starting a new YouTube series in October 2014 called “Bit By Bit.” In the series, he will be releasing new material one piece at a time on a weekly basis.
On November 1, 2014 Sirius XM did a “Rodney Carrington Takeover Special” on their Blue Collar Comedy Channel. Carrington can also be heard every Sunday on ESPN2 on the intro of “Colin’s Football Show” with Colin Cowherd. He wrote and performed the intro song for the show, and stars in the video before each show, which airs every Sunday prior to NFL games during the 2014 season.
Originally from Longview, TX, Carrington has three sons and resides in Tulsa, OK.
Rodney Carrington kicks off his “Here Comes the Truth” tour in 2015.
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES
When: Saturday, January 10, 2015 7:00 pm
Where: Bayou Music Center
520 Texas Ave
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 230-1600
How to Reserve Seats: On The Bayou Music Center website
Tickets Cost: $45.75
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New Years Fun and Safety
New Years Eve is finally here! A time to reflect, and celebrate, the last 364 days of your life and get ready for the next 365!
If you are still stumped on how you are going to celebrate, here’s a few tips and fun things to do in Katy for New Years Eve!
TIME SQUARE:
Kick off the New Year with laser tag, bowling, billiards, arcade games and awesome food. On New Year’s Eve, Time Square is offering unlimited pizza and soda with access to all the games. You pay a single admittance fee to have access to all the activities. The celebration continues through the night with a Midnight Countdown, and closes at 1:30 AM.
LA CENTERRA:
La Centerra has plenty of attractions and restaurants perfect for you to visit and enjoy your New Year’s Eve celebration! There will also be a fire work show that you can view from The Central Greens, located in the center of La Centerra!
Perry’s Steak House- A lovely, romantic, fine dining restaurant. There will be a delicious special, New Years Eve, set menu. As well as, a complimentary champagne toast at midnights for all guests dining.
World Of Beer- WOB has DJ Blue spinning all night long with a keg drop at midnight. We will be giving everyone a free champagne toast at midnight. We are offering bottles of champagne for $25, $4 select drafts all night and at 1am our late night happy hour will start with $3 select drafts!
TOP GOLF:
On Wednesday, December 31 from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM, join Top Golf for the year’s end celebration! They will be heating things up with the hottest tracks of the year with a live DJ and keeping you cool with specialty cocktails to celebrate the New Year! (Topgolf will be closed to the public during this special event, so don’t miss out on your chance to reserve your spot.)
But, no matter what event, place, or location you choose; Everyone needs to be sure to not only have fun, but be extremely safe!
SAFETY TIPS AND GUIDE TO STAY SAFE ON NYE:
If you are hosting a New Year’s Eve party, following a few simple rules could prevent a tragedy:
• Plan ahead by naming a “designated driver.” Make this your responsibility as the host.
• Contact a local cab company to provide rides for your guests.
• Serve non-alcoholic beverages as an option to your guests.
• Stop serving alcohol to your guests several hours before the party ends.
• Provide your guests with a place to stay overnight in your home.
If you are attending New Year’s Eve parties and celebrations:
• If you drink, don’t drive.
• Plan ahead and always designate a sober driver before the party or celebration begins.
• If you are impaired, call a taxi, use mass transit, or get a sober friend or family member to come pick you up.
• Or, stay where you are until you are sober.
• Take the keys from someone if you think he/she is too impaired to drive.
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Katy Mills Mall: Shop Discounts in Katy
Katy Mills Mall is an outlet mall featuring over 175 stores, from Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Calvin Klein, and Kenneth Cole to Buckle, Forever 21, Gap Outlet, Bath & Body Works, and Bed Bath & Beyond.
If you’re hungry, stay for dinner at the sit-down restaurant Rainforest Café, grab lunch at eateries Charley’s Grilled Subs and Green Leaf’s, or a nosh a snack at Wetzel’s Pretzels or Great American Cookies. If you’re in the mood to catch the latest movie, head over to the AMC20 Theatres. Regular shoppers report that prices at Katy Mills are generally cheaper than retail, and sales are frequent. There’s always plenty of parking and free Wi-Fi.
Check the website for a full list of stores, news, events, deals, hours, and more information.
Katy Mills Mall
5000 Katy Mills Circle
Katy, TX77494
(281) 392-5151
www.simon.com/mall/katy-mills
www.yelp.com/biz/katy-mills-mall-katy
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Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe: Katy Desserts
Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe is a Katy favorite that has been serving up delicious treats to locals for years. Tucked away in the back corner of a strip mall, it can be hard to spot but once you’ve sampled their wares you’ll likely become a fan. All of their super premium ice cream is made right there in the shop in extra-small batches for optimal freshness and flavor, and their devoted clientele wouldn’t have it any other way.
Some of the more popular concoctions include the cinnamon toast and the white chocolate macadamia nut, but they rotate flavors frequently and offer samples to help you make up your mind. They also make their own marshmallow fluff and other toppings. Prices are very reasonable – ice cream is sold by weight, not by scoop size – and the staff is exceptionally friendly.
Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe
1251 Pin Oak Road
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 391-5423
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sweet-things-ice-cream-shoppe-katy
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Junk Street Market: Uncover a Hidden Gem at This Eclectic Antique Shop
Antique lovers adore Houston for its numerous thrift stores and antique shops, and Junk Street Market is an adorable option in the Katy area. This well-stocked shop sells both refurbished antiques and handmade items from local makers, and it’s all organized in a way that’s both inspiring and easy to browse.
From large-scale items like buffets and armoires to small knick-knacks and all natural soaps, Junk Street Market carries items that make perfect gifts or statement pieces for your own home. It’s not uncommon to find fairly priced antiques that would cost much more at other stores, and there are quite a few wooden furniture pieces painted in fun shades of coral or turquoise to brighten up a room. The knowledgeable employees also know everything there is to know about the antique pieces on the sales floor, and they’re always on hand to offer a suggestion.
Junk Street Market is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Junk Street Market
5625 Second Street
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5865
www.facebook.com/JunkStreetMarket
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Santa Clause is Coming to TOWN!
He’s making a list, and checking it twice. Santa Clause is coming to town! In fact, he is coming to La Centerra, right next door!
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Cloud Café: Coffee and More in Katy, Texas
This bright, sunlit locally-owned café has become a go-to spot for Katy locals looking for a nice place to relax, sip a drink and enjoy life. Cloud Café is located in a shopping center in between a martial arts dojo and a truck repair shop and serves as an oasis for locals.
The menu here starts off with bubble tea, a beverage that incorporates pearls of tapioca starch to give a unique texture and taste. Numerous flavors are available, and they also make slushy drinks. More traditional fare is also on offer, with both free trade and organic coffee and teas. They also have free wireless Internet if you’d like to browse the web while you eat. There is also plenty of opportunities for recreation there – board games, reading material and even an open piano all draw crowds!
One additional nice touch: the walls are hung with works for sale by local artists.
Cloud Café
1131 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 829-8474
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cloud-cafe-katy
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La Centerra Breast Cancer Tribute Concert!
Mark your calendars for a breast cancer tribute concert series where MD Anderson in Katy will applaud and publicly honor local survivors for their strength and courage. During a free, family friendly concert by Commercial Art, they will light Heritage Square bright pink. Participate in their mission to end cancer by signing the Strike Through Cancer Wall, and take advantage of complimentary souvenir photos and pink glow necklaces. Physicians and staff will be on hand to pass out free educational materials, answer questions and spread the message of breast cancer awareness and hope.
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Yarntopia: A Knitter’s Destination
Katy-area knitters know that Yarntopia is the place to go for high-quality, specialty yarns. You’ll find luxury fibers like tussah silk, cashmere, and alpaca yarn, as well as needles, hooks, bags, and other accessories.
Maybe the best thing about Yarntopia, however, is that it’s not just a store, it’s also a site for community building. Knitters are welcome to sink into one of the shop’s comfy armchairs and work on a project, and you’ll find regularly scheduled knitting circles and crafting classes taking place in the store, as well. The owners are happy for you to drop by to get their professional opinion on your current knitting project, whether or not you need to buy anything at that moment. In fact, the staff at Yarntopia are especially good at making beginning knitters feel welcome and confident about their skills, so this is a great shop to visit if you’re new to knitting or crocheting.
Yarntopia
2944 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-2386
www.yarndreams.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/yarntopia-katy
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Order a Scoop of Cinnamon Toast Ice Cream at Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe
Several Yelp reviewers enthusiastically proclaim that Sweet Things makes the best ice cream in Katy, and once you give this place a try, you just might find yourself agreeing.
Specializing in small-batch, gourmet ice cream made on-site, Sweet Things offers an ever-changing menu of ice cream flavors, and the ice cream shop often looks to its Katy customers for suggestions. Want to try an ice cream flavored with local honey? Ask Sweet Things to make one. Interested in finding out what peanut butter and jelly ice cream might taste like? Suggest it as a future flavor. Of course, the existing flavors are pretty delicious on their own and include many standard favorites like chocolate, vanilla, and the shop’s unique signature flavor, cinnamon toast.
Sweet Things also makes custom ice cream cakes, so be sure you keep them in mind for your next special occasion.
Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe
1251 Pin Oak Road
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 391-5423
www.sweetthingsnmore.com
www.yelp.com/biz/sweet-things-ice-cream-shoppe-katy
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Fusion 36 Degrees: Healthful Juice
Since opening in 2010, Fusion 36 Degrees has become one of the most popular spots for health-conscious Katy residents to pick up a beverage. Their incredible customer service is illustrated by their guarantee – if you don’t like what you ordered for any reason, they’ll make you a new drink for free! Not many people take advantage of that offer, though, as the quality of their juices is incredibly high.
Fusion has an incredible array of flavors available in their smoothies, including common fruits like strawberry and banana and more exotic preparations like taro and jasmine tea. Fusion 36 Degrees also serves a variety of milk teas, bubble teas and other beverages. It’s become a popular spot for students to work because there’s plenty of very comfortable seating and many wall outlets to power laptops and other electronics. There’s also a restaurant next door if you’re looking for a bite to eat!
Fusion 36 Degrees
3950 Fry Road
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 579-1828
http://www.yelp.com/biz/fusion-36-degree-katy
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Fun for the Whole Family Awaits at Inflatable Katy
Inflatable Katy is “Katy’s premier indoor play and party center” that uses only the highest quality inflatables. The 16,500-square-foot facility has three playrooms designed to provide hours of fun for kids and adults alike. There are also free air hockey tables and batting cages, plus mini golf and laser tag. Open play time is held from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and is $7 per child; reservations are not required.
Visitors have reported that the staff is friendly and accommodating in making playtime fun and birthdays successful. Inflatable Katy is clean, safe, and fun for the kids. Check the website for pricing, FAQs, and more information.
Inflatable Katy
2482 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 574-3033
www.inflatablekaty.com
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Mary Jo Peckham Park: Experience The Great Outdoors In Katy
Mary Jo Peckham Park is a beautiful 32-acre park located in Katy. The park features a jogging trail, fishing pond, playground, mini golf, a covered barbecue pavilion (be sure to call to reserve a spot), picnic benches, outdoor restrooms, tennis and basketball courts, and softball and baseball fields. The community center includes a swimming pool, locker rooms, and a gym, complete with all the essential exercise equipment like cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights, and exercise mats.
Like the rest of the park, admission to the gym is free, but you must present a membership card and sign at the front desk before working out. The gym may be free and public, but that doesn’t mean it’s not clean. There are strict sanitary guidelines as well as constant maintenance by the staff and regulars abide by the “culture of clean” rules.
Check the park’s website for hours, rules, layout, and more information.
Mary Jo Peckham Park
5597 Gardenia Lane
Katy, TX 77491
(281) 391-4482
www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/maryjopeckham.aspx
www.onlykaty.com/mary-jo-peckham-park-katy-tx
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Pinot’s Palette: Painting and Wine
Pinot’s Palette in Katy a hot stop for art lovers to mix creativity and alcohol into something truly unique. Here’s how it works: there’s a schedule of classes that changes every month, each one revolving around a specific painting. Groups book seats and show up with wine, beer, snacks and whatever else they might enjoy as they learn the skills necessary to create their own interpretation of the featured painting.
Even if you don’t have an artistic bone in your body, the patient instructors will help you get up to speed with the techniques and materials and by the end of your class you’ll have an interesting keepsake. Sessions last for three hours but the time flies by so fast you may not even notice. It’s important to reserve spaces well in advance as classes tend to fill up quickly, a testament to how popular this place is.
Pinot’s Palette
2910 Commercial Center Boulevard
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 769-2961
http://www.pinotspalette.com/
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No Label Brewing: Microbrewery in Katy
No Label Brewing is full of amazing beers. Stop by on Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. for beer tastings of the latest brews. Admission is just $5 for four free drink tokens. Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Food vendors are usually available. Try microbrews like the Pale Horse, Ridgeback, 1st Street Ale, or seasonal brews like Black Wit-O and Jalapeno Ale. Bring your own chairs to sit on the grounds outside and take in the sunshine. A big tree provides some shade but you can also bring an umbrella or tent. Feel free to bring your dog and enjoy listening to some music. Remember to bring cash!
No Label Brewing
5373 1st Street
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 693-7545
http://www.yelp.com/biz/no-label-brewing-katy
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Katy Library: For the Love of Books
Katy Library doesn’t look bad for a time machine. Part of the Harris County Library system since 1921, the current building has transported locals to other worlds since 1940.
From fiction to history, romance, how-to, and multimedia, the library has the latest bestsellers, last year’s favorites, and everything you need to do your homework or lose yourself on a Sunday afternoon. Know what you want? The helpful staff will find it for you. Want a surprise? Tell them what you like or just wander the stacks and find adventure. Special services include computer classes, computer lab, and proctoring of distance learning exams. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Check the website for hours, events, programs, and more information.
Katy Library
5414 Franz Road
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-3509
www.hcpl.net/location/katy-branch-library
cityofkaty.com/our-community/library
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AMC Katy Mills 20: A Big Movie Palace
If your idea of good time is sitting in a clean, comfortable theatre watching the latest Hollywood movie right after it’s hit theatres, you won’t be disappointed at AMC Katy Mills 20. Twenty screens give you a full roster of films to choose from, so you can take your pick from the latest 3-D action blockbusters, historical dramas, romantic comedies, Pixar or Disney movies or even horror flicks. Stadium seating means you always have a perfect view of the screen. Digital projection gives you a state of the art viewing experience. Great concessions offer lots of choices for tasty treats to eat and drink while you watch. See their website for film schedules.
AMC Katy Mills 20
5000 Katy Mills Circle
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 644-4262
http://www.yelp.com/biz/amc-katy-mills-20-katy
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Houston….Are you ready for a GOOD time?!?
Houston is a big city, with many things constantly going on each month. However, there is ONE month that us Texans get hyped about!! It’s RODEO season! With many attractions, great food, fun games and rides, and LIVE MUSIC for the whole family, it’s an experience you CAN’T miss! Not to mention all the great it does for Children all around the area. The rodeo will end on March 23, 2014. There is still time to go and be a part of an epic good time! Visit the website to get more details…
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LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch: Shopping and More in Katy, Texas
If you’re in the Katy area and looking for a serious shopping destination, LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch could become your new favorite place. Offering a unique mélange of old town elegance and modern retailers located in the heart of the Cinco Ranch planned community, this retail palace boasts over 200,000 square feet of retail space, occupied by stores including Eddie Bauer, Coldwater Creek and Chico’s. It’s an awesome place to just walk around and also great for people-watching. There are even plenty of excellent places to eat here if you get peckish.
On Saturday nights, live music starts at 7 p.m. in the Central Green area. Bring a picnic blanket and make an evening of it. There’s plenty of parking available through several underground garages as well as surface lots. LaCenterra also hosts numerous special events throughout the year, including a popular holiday tree lighting that draws celebrants from all over the community.
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 395-5533
http://www.lacenterra.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/lacenterra-at-cinco-ranch-katy
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Get fit!
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help:
- Control your weight
- Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
- Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- Reduce your risk of some cancers
- Strengthen your bones and muscles
- Improve your mental health and mood
- Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you’re an older adult
- Increase your chances of living longer
With all those benefits, why not get moving? All it takes to get started is to put on some sneaks and visit our fitness center that’s conveniently located right here.
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