Sugar Land

The city of Sugar Land, once home to a major sugar refinery, is fondly referred to as the “Sweetest City in Texas,” and it’s also one of the fastest growing. Less than a 20-mile drive from Houston, Sugar Land is known for its outstanding schools, with 20% rated above average by GreatSchools.    Locals and visitors alike can take in a minor-league baseball game at Constellation Field, home to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. After the game, head down to the Sugar Land Town Square to indulge at any of the locally owned restaurants.   The city offers many resources for seniors, including five five-star assisted-living facilities. City residents of all ages can receive top-quality care at the Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, which received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2016, the nation’s highest presidential honor for excellence in health care.    There’s also a strong sense of community, fostered in part by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, which hosts such events as a Sugar Gala, an International Art and Kite Festival, and a Fall Fest. —KK