The video above walks through the Old Town area of Spring, Texas, covering restaurants, shops, and live music spots worth checking out. If you're looking for things to do in Spring TX, this is a great starting point — especially if you're into live music and want to explore a part of the Houston area that has its own distinct character. Spring is technically a census-designated place within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Houston, with about 64,000 people, but the Old Town district feels like a genuine small town with Victorian-era houses, colorful storefronts, and more than a hundred small local businesses.
What Is Old Town Spring Like?
Old Town Spring is essentially a walkable shopping village with mom-and-pop boutiques, art galleries, cozy restaurants, and some genuinely quirky stops. You can grab kettle corn, funnel cakes, and fried Oreos like you're at a county fair. There's a doll hospital that sells and repairs vintage dolls, and a haunted chakra shop — which fits, because Spring is considered one of the most haunted small towns in Texas. Ghost tours run through the area and take you past some of the reportedly haunted buildings. At the entrance to the historic district, the Spring Historical Museum covers the area's roots as a railroad hub on the Houston-to-Fort Worth line, and a plaque marks it as a Texas Historic Landmark.
Where Can You Find Live Music in Spring, TX?
One of the best surprises about Old Town Spring is how many spots have live music, even on a casual afternoon. Here are the venues highlighted in the video:
- Lynn's Table — A restaurant in Old Town Spring that pairs its menu with live music performances
- Loose Caboose — Had a musician playing outside during the daytime, casual and relaxed
- MB Speak Easy — Live music was loud enough to hear from outside; Cat F was performing inside during this visit
- Notes Wine and Music — A dedicated wine-and-music spot with a setup for live performances right as you walk in
- Trilogy Brew — A coffee shop in Old Town Spring that hosts an open mic night
- Puffabelly's Restaurant — Located in an old train depot, they also run an open mic
- Onie Brothers Café and Saloon — Dating back to 1902, originally a hotel and saloon for railroad workers, with occasional live music
- Track Shack Ice House — About half a mile from Old Town, this spot has been booking some solid bands lately
Getting to the Woodlands from Spring
Spring sits right between Houston and The Woodlands, making it an easy stop if you're heading north. David Bridwell stopped through Old Town Spring on his way to play a gig at the Hyatt Centric Hotel along Market Street in The Woodlands. If you're already making a trip up to The Woodlands for a show or dinner, carving out an hour or two to walk around Old Town Spring is an easy add — especially on a weekend afternoon when several of these venues have music going at the same time.