Show off your love for The Colony with our weekly Instagram giveaway, now through Valentine's Day. Enter to win weekly prizes for you and your Valentine.
To enter, simply follow the steps below:
1) Follow us on Instagram @VisitTheColony
2) Snap a picture of your favorite place to visit in The Colony and tell us why you love it in 25-50 words
3) Tag us (@VisitTheColony) and include the hashtag #LoveTheColonyTX in the post before the weekly contest ends
Each week's winner will be announced in our Instagram Story. See individual Instagram posts for the contest dates.
The Fine Print:
One post = one entry. Max 10 entries. All images must be shot by the contest participant and within a public place such as a restaurant, attraction or event. Entries/accounts must be "public" in order to be viewed for judging. All entries will be reviewed and judged by The Colony Convention and Visitors Bureau staff. All submitted photos are subject to use by The Colony Convention and Visitors Bureau for marketing purposes. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Winners must live in the USA. Winners will be contacted via social media direct messaging. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or associated with Instagram.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES:
54TH STREET
You'll feel right at home while browsing an amazing range of menu choices that always keep diners coming back for more. Favorites like "Street" steaks, slow-cooked baby back ribs, an incredible variety of salads and sandwiches, not to mention their "Mile High" burgers and world-famous "Gringo" dip, are certain to satisfy. You won't want to forget the ice-cold libations, including a wide variety of bottle and draft beer or the Five-Four favorite "El Perfecto Margarita."
DAVIO'S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE
Davio's serves regional Italian cuisine, fresh seafood and finely aged steaks in an upscale dining room, perfect for any celebration. Whether dining in for brunch, lunch or dinner, every menu features hand-made dishes carefully crafted from the best ingredients. The display kitchen and in-house bakery give you a sneak-peek of the artisans creating your magnificent meal. Choose from a selection of over 300 wines and enjoy decadent panna cotta or tiramisu for dessert.
GALAXY THEATRES
Watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters on the big screen from the comfort of luxury recliners at Galaxy Theatres. Enjoy premium concessions like appetizers, entrees, pizza and Orville Redenbacher popcorn popped in O’Dell’s coconut oil and topped with real butter. Check out the full-service bar offering beer, wine and handcrafted cocktails created by their mixologist.
HOMEWOOD SUITES
The Colony's newest hotel offers guests a luxurious stay in one of 141 suites, with a wide array of restaurants, boutique shopping and entertainment experiences within walking distance. Hotel amenities include complimentary hot breakfast, free Wifi, an on-site fitness center, outdoor pool and 24-hour business center. Host your next private event at Homewood Suites in The Colony. Two modern meeting spaces offer over 1,400 square feet for corporate events, retreats or special celebrations.
KILWINS
Featuring an assortment of chocolates with “Extraordinary Everyday” truffles at the center of the collection, Kilwins offers dozens of handmade sweet treats. You’ll also find their “original recipe” ice cream, chewy caramels, caramel apples, signature fudge, caramel corn and brittle. Many treats stay true to the original confections, with recipes handed down by Don and Katy Kilwin in the 1940s.
MELISA THE PIE LADY
All great stories – and pies – start with a pinch of love. Melisa's passion for pies began as a fundraising effort and turned into a life-long passion. Stop by and taste the love baked into every pie; including favorites like apple, cherry, buttermilk and key lime - to more indulgent varieties like coconut cream, banana cream, Oreo and peanut butter fudge.