Retirement brings with a new level of freedom: now you can start doing the things that really bring you joy! Relaxing, reconnecting, and rediscovering what interests you. It’s also a great time to explore new destinations and discover new passions. Retirement in the Katy-Houston area offers many opportunities to do just that.
At Sinceri Senior Living, we are excited to share why so many forward-thinking older adults and their families have chosen retirement in the Katy-Houston area. What’s more, we want you to know that as a Sinceri resident, you also will find countless opportunities to continue learning, growing, and developing relationships that feel like family.
What makes retirement in the Katy-Houston area so ideal?
If you are partial to small town charm with big-city convenience, Katy, Texas is just right for you. The city of Katy is located off Interstate 10, at the intersection of the borders of Waller, Fort Bend, and Harris counties. It is just 29 miles west of downtown Houston.
You’ll find all the ingredients for healthy aging right here, as well as countless opportunities for fun, social engagement, physical wellness, exceptional dining, and just about anything else you can think of. Retirement in the Katy-Houston area offers it all!
So much to explore
Texans say “Everything’s bigger in Texas,” and the manmade waterfall at Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park is no exception! This 64-foot-tall semi-circular structure recycles 46,500 gallons of water in the inner fountain and 35,000 gallons in the outer fountain at a rate of 11,000 gallons per minute, a must-see icon in uptown Houston. Or take the grandkids to the Downtown Aquarium which features a 500,000 gallon aquarium as well as an amusement park, great restaurants, shopping and exhibits.
For an awe-inspiring look at mother nature on the wing, visit the Waugh Drive Bridge over the Buffalo Bayou and see an estimated 250,000 bats swooping out from under the bridge into the dusk on warm winter evenings. Shoppers will love the Galleria Mall for high-end retailers and restaurants as well as Galveston’s Kemah Boardwalk for great shopping, dining and a full amusement park right on Galveston Bay. Get back to the ranching roots of Texas at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, held each spring with everything from livestock competitions to classic rodeo events to bowling and barbecue competitions.
So much great food
Retirement in the Katy-Houston area draws a lot of foodies, both for great dining and lots and lots of fresh food. One option is Urban Harvest Farmers Market offering fresh produce, meats and more as well as supporting more than 100 local growers and vendors and teaching people to grow their own. The Farmers’ Market on Grand Parkway has farm-fresh produce, eggs, honey, meat and poultry, nuts, baked goods, and a variety for homemade and handmade products each Saturday. The Braeswood Farmers Market features fresh produce as well as meats, eggs, and gourmet foods.
And when it comes to dining, you’ll find everything from Texas barbecue to South African cuisine. Seafood boils. Dim sum. Brazilian grilled meat. Creole favorites like gumbo and crawfish étouffée. Steakhouses, Mexican, pizza, country cooking, and more. And don’t forget dessert: it could be anything from whiskey cake to churros to gooey chocolate chip cookies. (In our next article, we’ll give you some names!)
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So many ways to get together
Retirement in the Katy-Houston area means countless ways to connect with like-minded interesting people. Take your pick: museums, art fairs, special events, festivals, concerts, farmers’ markets, and more. You name it and you can do it right here.
For sports lovers, Houston offers the two-time NBA world champion Houston Rockets and two-time World Series winning Houston Astros, as well as the NFL Texans and the Dynamo professional soccer team. Houston also hosts a PGA Tour event every year with top golfers from around the world. The Great Southwest Equestrian Center is host to some of the most prestigious horse shows in the country.
So much natural beauty
Hot summers and cool winters make it easy to enjoy the balm of nature. Walkers frequent Mason Creek South Hike & Bike Trail, a 2.6 mile paved trail with exercise stations and Mary Jo Peckham Park , with a 0.8-mile trail for a shorter walk. The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center features programs and field trips as well as great birding and walking trails throughout the 155-acre sanctuary. To get away from it all at the Big Thicket National Preserve (the first of its kind in the U.S) offers a biodiversity adventure with more than 113,00 acres that are home to unique and endangered species of plant and animal life.
So many opportunities for learning and the arts
Houston is home to seven cultural districts and has the largest number of cultural districts in one city. The city hosts 21,000 concerts, plays, exhibitions, and other arts programs annually, giving visitors access to a wide variety of cultural programs. The 17-block Theater District is home to Houston’s resident performance companies including the symphony, opera, drama, and ballet. And, tucked between the bustling Midtown and Medical Center areas, rests Houston’s park-like Museum District with 19 world-class institutions.
Sinceri Senior Living can help you get the most out of retirement in the Katy-Houston area
At Sinceri Senior Living, we empower older adults to advance their own health and well-being by creating vibrant lifestyles that inspire creativity, support choice, protect dignity, and celebrate experience. Our team members are dedicated to creating an environment that empowers each resident to live their very best life. Our legacy and business model were family-founded, so we understand the experience of aging, and how to honor your loved ones as they enter their golden years and beyond. We offer exemplary independent living, assisted living and memory care that goes above and beyond the standard expectation of service and care.
The Katy-Houston area has so much to offer residents and visitors alike. Ready to learn more and see our community for yourself? We invite you to schedule a time for a private tour today to get to know us and picture yourself at Sinceri Senior Living. Learn more about designing your life one day at a time in our free download, Just the Facts: Independent Living.
