Hi friend! Are you planning to visit Tomball and want to know what things you can do while there? If so, keep reading!
The city of Tomball, located in Harris County and about 30 miles northwest of downtown Houston, has a population of 12,659 and more than 1,700 businesses. It hosts several annual festivals and parades that welcome thousands of visitors each year; residents can explore hiking and biking trails or visit the Texas Railroad Depot Museum for free. Some of the city's best neighborhoods include Amira, Woodtrace, Creekside Park in The Woodlands, Wildwood at Northpointe, Willowcreek Ranch, Albury Trails Estates, Rosehill Reserve, and Lakes at Creekside making it a great place to live!
To help you discover the hidden gems of this city, we’ve put together a list of some of the most interesting things to do in this area. We’ll cover some amazing restaurants, attractions, and even model homes to visit. I hope you find this list helpful during your stay, especially if it is your first visit! Feel free to reach out to me if you need assistance with your relocation.
If you are interested in what we recommend in other nearby cities, check out our First Visit category.
Restaurants
– Harris County Smokehouse: Lodge-style restaurant serving barbecue, loaded baked potatoes, & even some Tex-Mex menu items.
– Callie’s Kitchen: Organic restaurant offering plant-based cuisine, pre-packaged meals, cold-pressed juices, teas & coffee, located in Old Town Tomball.
– Bonfire Grill: Cozy spot with an extensive whiskey & scotch menu, and very delicious American cuisine with a creative flair.
– Whistle Stop Tea Room: A lunch-only cafe with a warm & inviting interior offering large portions of hearty meals, and of course Traditional Texas Tea.
– Goodson’s Cafe: Good ‘ole comfort food served in a southern setting, they’re most known for their Chicken Fried Steak.
– C C’s Cafe: Mom & Pop cafe with a southern vintage charm, they serve homestyle American cuisine.
– Wholly Crepe!! Russian Bistro: Lovely place specializes in homestyle Russian cooking and of course both sweet & savory crepes.
– Gianna Italian Kitchen: Classic Italian restaurant offering a large menu of traditional Italian meals & a great wine list.
– Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill on Windsor Pointe Drive: Contemporary Italian restaurant with a variety of pasta, pizzas, and other traditional Italian menu items.
– Fire Ant Brewing Company: Trendy restaurant with an on-site brewery, they serve hearty pub-style food and have an upstairs balcony & a bar patio. They’re also dog-friendly!
– The Nook Grill: A quaint little breakfast & lunch diner that’s a Tomball staple, offering classic American dishes.
– Tejas Burger Joint: A creative burger place in Old Town Tomball with so many burger/sandwich options, they also have some to die for loaded fries & shakes.
– Pecos Grilling Company: Texas-style restaurant with amazing steaks & seafood options, and very flavorful sides.
More options in this blog post. 🙂
Food Trucks
Señor Burrito Company
– Mexican food trucks are known for their amazing variety of large burritos. They have tacos & quesadillas as well, and you’ll for sure want to try the carne asada fries!
Dexter Dogs
– Creative hot dog joint with awesome reviews. There’s really a hot dog here for everyone, and some great sides also. Make sure to get a classic root beer float too!
https://www.facebook.com/Dexter-Dogs-109267633897557/
Biscuit Lovers
– A cute & corky food truck that serves all of its sandwiches on a freshly made biscuit. You can get a variety of loaded tots here as well!
https://www.facebook.com/Biscuit-Lovers-101247601869637/
El Bitute
– Peruvian style food, fan favorites are the paella & salchipapas. They serve great desserts too!
https://www.facebook.com/elbituteperuviancuisine2/
This Bird’s Cooked
– Food truck specializing in chicken, everything is made from scratch. Most known for their Nashville hot chicken sandwich!
https://www.facebook.com/thisbirdscooked/
Venezuelan Taste
– Venezuelan cuisine with vegetarian options. If you go you’ll want definitely want to try the tequeños, which is fried dough with white cheese inside!
http://www.403eats.com/
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– A place everyone needs to experience, they make unique food & desserts with their method of spinning dough in a helix to make a cylinder and filling them with all sorts of goodies!
http://www.dccakesusa.com/
Toron Food Truck
– Classic Mexican food with some creative items added in. Their Hot Cheeto Elote is a huge hit, along with the Quesadilla Grande!
https://www.facebook.com/toron.foodtruck
Every Bellies
– This truck has a huge, very impressive menu. They’ve got creative burgers, flavorful salads, loaded fries & tots, but they’re most known for their many different loaded baked potatoes!
https://www.everybellies.com/
Places To Experience
– Main Street Crossing: Live music venue that offers food and drinks before and after the concert. Make sure you check out their event calendar for upcoming concerts
– Tomball Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Take the family out for some farm fresh produce & meats.
– Tomball Museum Center: Many attractions like restored buildings and museums including an old church, school, barn, 1930’s jail, an oil camp house plus many others all filled with history. They also put on a Christmas Open House and have a free candlelight tour.
– Railroad Depot, Plaza & Gazebo: Tomball’s historic 1907 Depot museum offers free tours of two very detailed model railroads as well as original artwork, antiques, and train memorabilia. The Gazebo is perfect for small events like birthday parties, and family picnics. They put on a monthly event on the second Saturday of each month. The event includes live music, arts, and an outdoor movie. Bring your lawn chairs and take the family for some free fun at the Depot.
– Thirsty Bee Meadery: Beekeepers who make mead from local honey. Offer meads dry or sweet, still or bubbly, crisp and complex. The ABV ranges from 10-15%. Stop by to enjoy a glass on tap or take a few bottles to go.
Things To Do | Blog post link.
Make sure to check out the calendar for different events happening in and around Tomball.
Neighborhoods to Check Out
Amira
– Amira pays tribute to a rich equestrian history that includes majestic horses and wealthy enthusiasts eager to retain the legendary animals. For years, the land that is now Amira was a ranch for elite Egyptian Arabian horses.
– Amenities: a resort-style swimming pool, derby dog park, fitness center and yoga studio, greenbelt space, event lawn and playground, and walking trails.
– Price point: $290k – $530k
– Homes for sale.
Woodtrace
– Woodtrace is a beautifully master-planned community located right off Tomball Parkway 249. Embrace the lush woods of Montgomery County in the new gated community of Woodtrace, located in the Tomball area (Pinehurst, Texas).
– Amenities: resort-style swimming pool and recreational center, gated entrance, playgrounds/parks, spring-fed 23-acre lake with kayak launch and fishing dock, sidewalks, and walking trails.
– Price point: $340k – $640k
– Homes for sale.
Creekside Park in The Woodlands
– Creekside Park has so much to offer. Not only is it the newest, but sometimes considered the coolest village of The Woodlands, with all its new shopping, movie theater, restaurant options, and one of a kind parks. You will also find beautiful hiking and biking options. You also have the luxury of being a part of The Woodlands and all of its convenience and entertainment. The schools are highly-rated schools with the elementary school(s) and middle school being onsite. The location offers easy access to Grand Parkway 99, I-45, and so much more.
– Amenities: a fitness center, connectivity.. walkability.. bike-ability, many ponds, and lakes, a resort-style swimming pool, parks and playgrounds, walking/biking paths, and so much more!
– Price point: $300k – $1.5M
– Homes for sale.
Lakes at Creekside
– Lakes at Creekside boasts the perfect location just south of Creekside Park in The Woodlands and north of Grand Parkway 99. A remarkably alluring master-planned community, with just a little over 500 homes.
– Amenities: a state of the art fitness center, wooded beauty, eight sparkling lakes, a resort-style swimming pool, parks and playgrounds, walking/biking paths, and a recreational center.
– Price point: $300k – $700k
– Homes for sale.
Wildwood at Northpointe
– Wildwood offers houses for sale in a community with a diverse array of amenities designed to satisfy residents of all ages. With miles of greenbelt trails, scenic ponds, and pristine common areas throughout the community, this is a neighborhood to surely consider.
– Amenities: a community swimming pool and pool house, greenbelt space, playground, and walking trails.
– Price point: $400k – $800k
– Homes for sale
Willowcreek Ranch
– Wooded home sites ranging from 1-7+ acres, a beautiful 50-acre centerpiece lake, an exclusive Equestrian Center, riding trails, and a beautiful Lakehouse Lodge, northwest Houston’s gated community offers a lifestyle like no other.
– Amenities: a beautiful lake house and event center, the luxury of being gated, a park with playground and lake, an equestrian center, and riding trails.
– Price point: $1M – $4M
– Homes for sale.
Albury Trails Estates
– Located just minutes from Grand Parkway, Highway 249, and FM 2920, the neighborhood is quietly tucked away, yet offers easy access to shopping, dining, and conveniences. Featuring walking trails, a community pool, and a scenic playground, Albury Trails Estates offers exceptional amenities, highly-acclaimed schools, and easy commutes.
– Amenities: a community swimming pool and pool house, greenbelt space, playground, and walking trails.
– Price point: $290k – $450k
– Homes for sale.
Rosehill Reserve
– It’s nestled in the peaceful farmland, yet close to Houston city conveniences. The once-small town of Tomball is now enjoying a proliferation of new businesses. Rosehill is a 360-acre community, and upon completion in 5+ years, it will house 862 homes.
– Amenities: a community clubhouse with a resort-style pool, pocket parks, hike and bike trails, lakes, and more.
– Price point: $330k – $540k
– Homes for sale.
Open Houses
| Amira Open Houses | LINK | Woodtrace Open Houses | LINK | Creekside Park in The Woodlands Open Houses | LINK |
| Lakes at Creekside Open Houses | LINK | Wildwood at Northpointe Open Houses | LINK | Willowcreek Ranch Open Houses | LINK |
| Albury Trails Estates Open Houses | LINK | Rosehill Reserve Open Houses | LINK | All of Tomball TX Open Houses | LINK |
Most Popular New Construction Neighborhoods in the Tomball TX
- Amira | Homes for sale.
- Woodtrace | Homes for sale.
- Lakes at Creekside | Homes for sale.
- Rosehill Reserve | Homes for sale.
Where to live in Tomball TX if your budget is under $400k.
- Amira | Homes for sale.
- Canyon Gate at Northpointe | Homes for sale.
- Inverness Estates | Homes for sale.
- Lakewood Forest | Homes for sale.
- Lakewood Grove | Homes for sale.
- Rosehill Meadow | Homes for sale.
- Rosehill Reserve | Homes for sale.
- Village Creek | Homes for sale.
- Wildwood at Northpointe | Homes for sale.
I included links to homes for sale, but I didn’t alter the price point, so be sure to use the “Price” option to show you your price point, or you can just “Sort” low to high.
Other Tomball TX Related Blog Posts – Tomball TX Category (I would start with the links below, and then the category link.)
- Comparing the Neighborhoods of Tomball TX – Link.
- What is the weather like in Tomball TX? – Link.
- Best Neighborhoods in Tomball TX (New Construction) – Link.
- Things to do in Tomball TX – Link.
- Tomball TX Relocation Guide – Link.
- 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Tomball TX – Link.
Extras
- If you are visiting The Woodlands, Spring, or Klein, please check out this blog post.
- If you are visiting Katy, please check out this blog post.
- If you are visiting Cypress, please check out this blog post.
- If you are visiting Sugar Land, please check out this blog post.
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