The video above takes you on a driving tour of Montgomery, Texas, a small town of about 2,000 people located right next to Conroe and Lake Conroe, roughly 50 minutes north of Houston. It's one of those historic Texas towns that has roots going all the way back to the 1830s, and it still holds onto that history in a real, visible way. The video walks through the town's historic business district, visits a few local spots for food and drinks, and wraps up with a live music gig at one of the local bars.
What Is There to Do in Montgomery, Texas?
Montgomery may be small, but it has a walkable historic business district with restaurants, antique shops, and storefronts worth checking out. The town proudly claims to be the birthplace of the Lone Star Flag, and you'll see that referenced in multiple spots around town. One of the more memorable things in the district is a statue of the Montgomery Town Goat, a goat that reportedly wandered into town back in 1906, started getting water from the well and food and beer from the local saloon, and became such a fixture that the town still remembers it over a hundred years later. There's a plaque by the statue telling the whole story. The Old Montgomery Cemetery is also nearby, where some of the town's original settlers from the 1830s are buried. For food, the video highlights Phil's Roadhouse Grill, which is just outside the historic district and serves solid catfish.
Live Music Spots in Montgomery
Montgomery isn't packed with music venues, but there are places where you can catch live performances on a regular basis. The video features a gig at one of the town's go-to hangout bars:
- Cork This Tap That — A laid-back bar in Montgomery that books live music acts and hosts open mic nights. It draws a local crowd and has a comfortable, casual atmosphere. The video shows a full live set played here on a weekday afternoon.
Cork This Tap That is the kind of place where you might discover it through an open mic and end up getting booked for a proper gig, which is exactly what happened in this video. The bar's booker Carla gets a shoutout for setting up the show. If you're a musician touring small-town Texas or just someone looking for a low-key spot to hear live music near Lake Conroe, it's worth knowing about.
Montgomery sits in that sweet spot where it's close enough to Houston and Conroe to be accessible but still feels like its own quiet, historic town. It's a good stop if you're already out near the lake or just want to explore a part of Texas that hasn't been completely built over.