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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- The Woodlands is a gorgeous master-planned community just outside of Houston, originally developed as a bedroom community for the exurban Houston region.
- Today, the award-winning community is home to some of the Houston area's top entertainment destinations, including The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, one of the world's most heavily-used amphitheatres.
- The Woodlands Mall offers world-class shopping and dining experiences, while the Woodlands Waterway showcases public art and multi-use pedestrian trails.
- Each year, the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival draws more than 200 artists from around the world for a major juried art competition.
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