Lake Conroe Bay Hideaway

Georgie Boy is seconds from access to the 21,000-acre expanse of Lake Conroe, a popular Houston destination for jetskiing, waterskiing, boating, kayaking and swimming, all within 55 minutes of the Texan capital. It's a top spot for angling too, with largemouth bass, striped bass, smallmouth buffalo, and blue, channel and flathead catfish lurking in the waters. Make your way just north of the lake for wildlife watching in the Sam Houston National Forest, one of four national forests in the state of Texas. Its 163,000+ acres are home to deer, squirrels, alligators and the endangered bald eagle among other species: take part of the lengthy Lone Star hiking trail to see what you can spy. For more boating, fishing and watersports, go through the forest to reach the 31-mile length of Lake Livingston on the other side. More peaceful times can be had at Conroe 20 minutes' drive away, around its public parks and the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County; the city also has a family park with petting zoo and playground.