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The Sugar Land Arts Foundation is hosting its first ever Sugar Land Arts Festival two-day event in Sugar Land, Texas celebrating artistic talent and heritage through artwork, music, and dance this April at the plaza adjacent to Smart Financial Centre.

The feel of catching your own fish is something. Not only is it a great outdoor activity that gives you a thrill and challenge, but it's also a great way to bond with your fishing partner! Thankfully, Sugar Land has many fishing spots scattered throughout the city so that you can snag your lure!

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If you’re looking to jazz up your Instagram feed, take family photos for the holidays, or pitch your client a location for their upcoming photo shoot, look no further than Sugar Land, Texas. Just 20 minutes southwest of Downtown Houston, Sugar Land possesses some of the sweetest backdrops in the Greater Houston area that can take your pictures to the next level.

November marks the start of the holiday season for Sugar Land and a calendar filled with live entertainment to seasonal events at Sugar Land Town Square, Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, and Constellation Field just to name a few.

For our park enthusiasts Oyster Creek is one of the city’s most scenic areas featuring an iconic rock-lined pond, water feature, and a bridge overlooking the creek. This local favorite encompasses just over 111 acres and a three-mile hike and bike trail.

Indulge in surprising food combinations, watch world-class performers in a state-of-the-art venue, and find your own inspiration on nature trails and in captivating museums. Welcome to your next weekend in Sugar Land.

Visiting Sugar Land for a weekend getaway and looking for some outdoor fun with friends and family? We’ve got the perfect itinerary for you to enjoy the coolest picnic in the “Sweetest City in Texas.” From beautiful green spaces to parks and even splash pads, Sugar Land's picnic spots are some of our favorite places in Sugar Land to gather up your crew, spread out a blanket, relax and have a picnic. 

In its early days, Sugar Land found its strength in sugarcane production. As settlers began farming and creating plantations, sugar became the primary industry. The sugar refinery, built in 1896, was purchased by the Imperial Sugar Company in 1908. It was the Imperial Sugar Company that developed the town, modernizing the refinery and building houses for the employees and their families. To find out more about Sugar Land, and what pieces of history you can still see on the tour, just keep reading!