Area Amenities
Named one of America's "Top 25 Places to Live" by Money
magazine, and called one of "America's best suburbs" by
BusinessWeek, the City of Sugar Land combines a cultured,
cosmopolitan atmosphere with the charm of a small town rich in
history and natural beauty.
Located just 20 miles from downtown Houston, Sugar Land is
convenient to major employment hubs such as the Texas Medical
Center, the Galleria/Post Oak area, Greenway Plaza and Downtown
Houston. Yet Sugar Land is much more than a refined suburb of
Houston. It is a city with a clear vision for creating an
outstanding quality of life - as its inclusion on a growing number
of "best of" lists can attest.
At Sugar Land Town Square, located just across
U.S. 59 from Telfair, shoppers can sip lattes or enjoy a meal in a
gourmet restaurant - before or after strolling pedestrian-friendly
streets lined with upscale shops. Created as a "new downtown"
where Sugar Land residents can work, live, shop and gather, Sugar
Land Town Square is home to Sugar Land City Hall and a lively mix
of special events and performances.
First Colony Mall is another major
shopping attraction, along with numerous regional shopping centers
in the area. Coming soon, Telfair residents will be able to
enjoy shopping at The Crossing at Telfair, a planned 112-acre
mixed-use center in Telfair.
Nature and culture are also close by. Only a few
miles from Telfair, the 5,000-acre Brazos Bend State Park is a popular place for
biking, hiking and fishing. The park is home to the Houston
Museum of Natural Science's George Observatory, where star-gazers can
explore the skies every Saturday evening.
Other nearby attractions include the George Ranch
Historical Park, a living museum which offers a window into the
life and heritage of a 23,000-acre working ranch. Located in
Old Sugar Land, the historic Lakeview Auditorium (circa 1918), is
the city's oldest public building and hosts an ongoing series of
cultural events.
Golfers will find 10 public and private golf courses located
within a short distance of Telfair.