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Old Town Tomball Shopping Guide: The Best Boutiques on Main & Commerce Street
Shop Old Town Tomball's best boutiques on Main and Commerce Street: women's fashion, gifts, home décor, sweet treats and a suggested shopping route.
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Food & Drink
Best BBQ in Tomball, TX: 7 Local Smokehouses You Need to Try
July 15, 2026
Seven Tomball BBQ smokehouses to try, from Harris County Smokehouse and Bexar Barbeque to Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue, plus what to order first.
Local Guides
Is the Population of Tomball, Texas Growing?
December 17, 2024
Is Tomball, Texas growing? Census estimates put Tomball at 15,768 residents in 2025, up from 12,341 in 2020. Here's what is driving the growth.
Local Guides
Your Guide to the App: Unlocking the Wonders of Our Town at Your Fingertips
July 25, 2023
A guide to the Visit Tomball App: interactive maps, event listings, local deals and tailored recommendations for exploring Tomball, Texas.
Things to Do
Nightlife in Tomball: Where the Fun Begins When the Sun Sets
July 25, 2023
Nightlife in Tomball, Texas: bars and pubs with live music, wine bars and lounges, dancing and open-air concerts after the sun goes down.
Food & Drink
Taste of Tomball: Culinary Adventures in the Heart of Texas
July 25, 2023
Plan a food lover's day in Tomball, Texas, from Southern breakfast and Texas barbecue to international flavors, fine dining and dessert.
Shopping
Shop 'til You Drop: Exploring Unique Shopping In Tomball, Texas
July 25, 2023
Explore Tomball's shopping scene: unique boutiques, artisan shops and antique stores along Main Street, plus the Tomball Farmers Market.
Local Guides
The Charming Town of Tomball: A Hidden Gem in Texas
May 3, 2023
Why Tomball, Texas is a hidden gem: a historic Main Street, the Saturday farmers market, Tomball Museum Center, parks, nature trails and local food.
Local Guides
Discover Dog Friendly Tomball TX Restaurants
April 25, 2023
Dog-friendly patios in Tomball, TX: Bonfire Grill, Little Woodrow's, Honor Society Coffee, Pine Street Eats, 403 Eats, Paradigm Brewing and more.
Things to Do
Aloha Beauty Lounge: Your One Stop Shop For Beauty & Wellness
March 29, 2023
Aloha Beauty Lounge in Tomball offers GelX nails, dermaplaning facials, hybrid eyelash extensions and pedicures with sugar scrub and hot stones.
Local Guides
Discover the Best Date Night Spots in Tomball, Texas
February 6, 2023
Date night ideas in Tomball, Texas: dinner at Bonfire Grill or Graze, Cisco's Salsa Co., live music at Main Street Crossing and bowling at Tomball Bowl.
Food & Drink
Celebrating National Sangria Day in Tomball
December 20, 2022
Where to drink sangria in Tomball, Texas: house sangrias at The Wheel Kitchen, Graze, Bonfire Grill and The Empty Glass.
Food & Drink
Where to Get a Drink in Tomball
July 26, 2022
Where to get a drink in Tomball, TX: craft beer at Paradigm, Texas wines at The Empty Glass, Cheers bar and cocktails at Bonfire Grill.
Food & Drink
Top 5 Best Lunch Spots in Tomball
July 26, 2022
Five lunch spots in downtown Tomball, Texas, including Pine Street Eats, Graze, Every-Bellies and Market Street Cafe, with menus and addresses.
Things to Do
Tomball Farmer's Market
July 26, 2022
Your guide to the Tomball Farmers Market, held Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: parking, vendors to look for and what to see nearby in downtown Tomball.
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