Check out Reunion Tower, or have a spin around Trinity Groves. There is no end to the fun. Another really fun excursion is to do the Margarita Mile drink responsibly of course! The Margarita Mile is a list of all of the top margaritas located in the city. After a good afternoon of tacos and margaritas, you can catch a concert at American Airlines Center or go to Deep Ellum for a slice of nightlife. There are amazing rooftop bars and restaurants that serve up great hits from all over the country from brick oven pizzas to fresh beignets.
Your stomach will thank you! The surrounding area is flooded with bars and restaurants. There are almost 30 restaurants and shops in the Star District alone. You can catch a game at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark, or head over to the sculpture gardens. If you love watching live sports events or just want an excuse to be out on the town, this is a short drive away.
Glen Rose is a beautiful getaway from Ft. Worth located near Dinosaur Valley State Park. Dinosaur Valley is known for having real dinosaur tracks preserved in the riverbeds of the Paluxy River. There are lots of great spots to go horseback riding, golfing, hiking, or water tubing. There are tons of restaurants serving up virtually every dish you can imagine. Enjoy the small-town feel in the cozy downtown area, go antique shopping, or try out a walking tour of the square.
There are lots of relaxing activities to do with a small group or even on your own! Known for being the home of Dublin Bottling Works—the original bottlers of Dr. Pepper—this quirky small town is one of the most unexpected day trips from Fort Worth! Touring Dublin Bottling Works and visiting the museum located next door are absolute musts during your trip.
The house slides open on either side, which allows light to pour through the open floor plan. Yet the home was designed in a way that offers much privacy. A pair of glass doors brings one from within the kitchen outside to a screened porch that looks out onto a grove of pine trees.
The other side is open to a prairie with four hanging Hammaka hammock chairs. The exterior of the home looks like a modern farmhouse painted in the popular Sherwin Williams "tricorn black. The spacing in the cinderblocks allows for more natural light while maintaining privacy. When you walk inside, lightness in the unfinished concrete floors, white walls politely interrupted by some pale knotty pine, and a marble backsplash in the kitchen nicely contrasts the black exterior.
All four bedrooms are upstairs, and the floors are white-painted plywood, making the rooms" light ethereal. A significant feature of this home is that it is filled with accessories, paintings, photography, ceramics and rugs from Texas artisans.
Their hope is to support the small businesses" beautiful work. Even better, everything is affordable. One goal for Sara and Rocky was to create a high-designed space that felt comfortable. They didn't want their guests, or clients Rocky takes on company retreats, to feel like they couldn't use anything in the house because it was "too nice. The Gist Kinsman Ranch When I think of hunting lodges, I think of bunkhouses, bad coffee, early mornings and meat and potatoes.
But Greg Gist designed his hunting retreat with women and family in mind. His research not only included his own lifetime of hunting all over the country, but countless tips from his wife and daughters-in-law. The lodge itself is definitive of the kind of operation Gist runs.
It is 4, square feet of comfort. All of the entries to the four bedrooms are outside, allowing for more privacy. Each room can sleep from four to six people and has a king or queen bed and bunk beds, which are custom-built extra large. Upstairs is a bunkhouse for guest overflow. Novices, women and children are all welcome. All hunts are guided.
Gist and his team want to make sure each kill is ethical. If you're a novice, they will teach you how to shoot the animal at a proper range and put you in a stress-free environment. He said his team's goal is to make sure everyone has a good time whether he or she is a man, a woman, an expert or a newbie. Gist harvests every animal and stores any extra venison people don't take home in his freezers.
The ranch has a full-time chef that prepares every meal. The lodge also has a large kitchen and comfortable living area.
Gist has acres of high-fenced land in South Texas with all sorts of deer and African antelope to hunt, but his main business is white tail deer hunting, which includes a breeding operation on the property. A cool fact about the name - "kinsman" is a biblical term that means family, so it is another way of saying Gist Family. Gist said people that are connected to the land tend to be more grounded people.
This gives them a responsibility to give back by sharing their family land. Greystone Castle A little more than an hour west of Fort Worth in Mingus, Texas, is a castle with a focus on hunting and skeet shooting.
The main "castle" houses a bar and a restaurant with an executive chef that has an expertise in cooking wild game, farm-to-table style. Seems appropriate. Six different lodges are in the castle walls that surround the main structure with two to five bedrooms in each, totaling about 26 rooms. While some would say Greystone Castle has the best hunting around, what makes this place unique is the Western European hunting atmosphere that you may experience in Scotland, but with more sunshine and heat.
It also provides fishing and sporting clay shoots. And after a day outside getting your game, it provides games inside with pool tables, laser shot video hunting game , darts and poker tables. Or a guest could cool off with a drink around its horseshoe bar. If you don't like to shoot, Greystone offers kayaks and paddleboards, a workout facility, biking and hiking, horseback riding, a Safari ranch tour and a spa service.
Or bring a book and soak in its massive hot tub while taking in the big Texas sky. We have 30 different species," Jennifer said. You feel like you're in another world, and this place is right off I, making it easy to get to and a relaxing stay.
It is in the rolling hills of southwest Texas, where it is so dark at night, guests" jaws hang open as they gaze into the Milky Way's patterns. Laurie and Robert Williamson escaped their hurried life in Dallas nearly 14 years ago to purchase the acres they now call Rancho Loma. On the property was an stone ranch house, which they tastefully renovated into the restaurant and their family quarters.
Therein is Laurie's passion where she has served gourmet dinners every Friday and Saturday night from 6 p. The menu changes every weekend and is based off what she pulls out of her garden that week. Guests have come from all over to experience the sights and smells of what Robert and Laurie are creating.
But to do this in the middle of nowhere, they needed a place to stay. So they opened Rest nearly four years ago, their five-room sleeping quarters that juxtaposes the original ranch home with its contemporary design and architecture. It has concrete floors, white walls, patterned rugs, large glass sliding doors that open to a shared patio if you stay in one of the four queen rooms , and Robert's anecdotal and penetrating black and white photography of Texas rural living hanging on the walls as if each room were a warm art gallery.
The king room is on the other side of the structure with the added bonus of a king bed, a bathtub, more space and an outdoor shower. And there are no TVs in the rooms. The idea is to eat a fine dinner, engage others, rest and stargaze. Imagine that. You may have to meet a stranger. We want you to come to experience the flavors," their website says, which is beautiful in itself. The couple now has even bigger dreams, which is to give the nearby town of Coleman a new Marfa-like vibe.
They have already opened a mod pizzeria, also with great reviews, an art gallery and a winery. And plans for Robert's vineyard are already visible on the property. The Kil patrick Ranch in Hico This getaway is a little different from the others. It is not open for public use or for rent, but rather for ministries in the Fort Worth area. What started as a rustic bunkhouse for family later turned into a handsome lodge with every room looking out onto a acre lake.
Wake up to an almond waffle with whipped cream and a flight of mimosas. Welcome to Fredericksburg Herb Farm, a comfy Hill Country getaway whose classic farmhouse charm belies its generous amenities - including a 5,square-foot destination spa. Situated just four blocks away from Main Street in Fredericksburg, the peaceful retreat is away from the hustle and bustle but still close enough to walk to shops and restaurants. But many guests find everything they need within the garden grounds.
Owners Richard and Rosemary Estenson began renovations on the property soon after they purchased it in Their fine attention to detail is evident at every turn, as is their commitment to preserving the heritage and character of the farm.
The oldest part of the property is a rock house built in the s, which now forms the core of the Farm Haus Bistro. It's a cozy restaurant with exposed stone walls, a fireplace, and windows overlooking the gardens.
The fruits, vegetables and herbs grown here are used in the restaurant and in the products sold at Poet's Haus Gift Shop. For sleeping, the farm's woodsy cottages are authentically styled after the Hill Country's historic Sunday houses.
Bungalows like these were built by German settlers to use on weekends when they came into town to stock up on provisions and go to church. Each one is unique. Inside, the cabins feature modern creature comforts that the German farmers never knew, like king-sized beds and flat-screen TVs. White jasmine flowers bloom by the rocking chairs on the porch. Guests can also get a taste of Germany at nearby Das Peach Haus, a retail store and wine room at the edge of a scenic peach orchard, founded by the Wieser family in Visitors can shop the jams, jellies and preserves in the on-site warehouse, sample wine while sitting on the edge of a pond, or take a class at the new cooking school.
Stroll to Fredericksburg's bustling Main Street to explore quaint boutiques and memorable restaurants, including Tubby's Ice House and Vaudeville.
It's easy to spot Vaudeville's iconic three-story building, which is home to an art gallery, wine cellar, gourmet market, design showroom and event venue. Browse the boutiques and then stay for lunch or dinner at Vaudeville's bistro, where classic American comfort food is reimagined into something new and served with European flair. Crafted with seasonal ingredients sourced in the Hill Country, the menu features to-die-for French dip sandwiches, organic salads and wood-fired artisanal pizza.
Travel Tip: Spring and fall are the busiest times of the year at Fredericksburg Herb Farm; book well in advance, especially for weekend stays. Reservations are recommended for dinner at Farm Haus Bistro, which also serves walk-ins for breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch. Escape into the middle of somewhere. Relax high on a hill overlooking the rugged landscape and rejuvenate your soul. See miles and miles of Texas from the hot tub and the vanishing-edge swimming pool.
By day, the views stretch over a timeless scene reminiscent of a Western movie; by night, eyes turn upward as the Milky Way flaunts its spectacular sparkles across the sky.
Perched on a historical hilltop in the Loyal Valley, Tres Lunas Resort is halfway between Fredericksburg and Mason for easy access to Hill Country wilderness, wildflowers, and wineries. My ancestors were one of the founding families that came with John Meusebach to settle Fredericksburg.
The old ranch home has been artfully remodeled into a boutique "Casita," with three bedrooms and special touches like hammocks and an outdoor fire pit. Two "Zen Suites" have been added on either side of the pool. Platform beds and free-standing, cast-iron slipper tubs enhance the luxury. Thoughtful details add big character, from the vintage chairs to the wooden Old-World shutters.
Altogether, it's an alluring place to decompress. Or elope. A mission-style stone chapel stands against the sunset, a striking setting for a wedding ceremony - and the ideal companion to the resort's Elopement Package. Packages with four-course dinners are also available, with specialties like wood-fired pork, "kitchen sink" pizzas, and signature Mexican bread pudding. Everyone gathers around the campfire on Saturday mornings for a big cowboy breakfast with homemade biscuits served from a chuckwagon.
If you can peel yourself away from the infinity pool, head to the Llano River to kayak or to Enchanted Rock for a quick hike up the pink granite. Pick up a bottle of wine in the Castell General Store and chat with the locals. Zip into Mason to find cool art galleries and into Fredericksburg for quirky history museums. Find fantastic restaurants all around. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the Wild West and channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at this wide-open ranch resort.
Listen to true stories about Texas outlaws around a crackling campfire. Wake up for a morning trail ride through the wildflowers and mosey along the Brazos River. Practice your lasso skills and feed the longhorns. Return from your adventures on the range and relax in the rock-rimmed infinity pool. Be pampered with a massage at the spa.
Stretching over 1, acres on a gentle plateau, Wildcatter Ranch is blessed with views of the Brazos River Valley that go on forever. You'll find the resort about 90 miles west-northwest of Fort Worth, just south of the city of Graham in Young County. A trip to Wildcatter Ranch is a true escape to a remote, rustic landscape known for its stunning physical beauty and colorful frontier history.
Comanche and Kiowa, cowboys and covered wagons, bandits, bank robbers and cattle barons - all have contributed to this prairie land's storied past. Oil was discovered in Young County in , creating overnight boomtowns and attracting industrialists who continue to shape local culture.
The current owners of the petroleum company Echo Production are also the founders of Wildcatter Ranch. Bringing the area's rowdy history to life is a priority at the resort.
Salty staff members tell stories and lead hands-on activities, often right at the location where the drama occurred. Books, films and videos are available in the library to further illuminate the past.
The ranch's tasteful, Western-style accommodations are inspired by historical events that took place nearby. Back porches with wooden rocking chairs and sunset views make the cabin-suites highly desirable, but there are also hotel rooms and guest homesteads. While you're at Wildcatter Ranch, you can try canoeing, kayaking, skeet shooting and archery.
Hike along 25 miles of trails or hop in a Jeep for a historical off-road tour. For supper, head to Dinner Bell for a mesquite-grilled ribeye, chicken-fried steak, or chuckwagon chili with cornbread. The ranch's steakhouse has been named as one of the best in the state by Texas Monthly. Travel Tip: Spring bluebonnet season and autumn are the most popular seasons at Wildcatter Ranch; book well in advance especially for weekend stays during this time.
Follow a narrow, winding road to a secluded hideaway of oak trees and easy hills just outside of Palestine in East Texas. It's all about personalized service at Sabor a Pasion. Owner and chef Simon Webster arranges wine tastings, hog hunting trips, and family-style pizza dinners from the outdoor oven.
He even delivers desserts by plane. Webster has an award-winning resume and more than four decades of experience in the culinary industry. He's worked for five-star restaurants, wine bars, pubs, and even an airline as a first-class chef. Webster brings unique international flair to Restaurant Aubergine, where the cuisine skews creative: Italian-New Zealand. But Webster has been running Sabor a Pasion since , attracting a steady stream of foodie fans from Houston, Austin and Dallas.
The focus is on fresh. As much as we can, we produce our own food. It's pretty close to farm-to-table. We also have probably the only outdoor wood-fired pizza in East Texas.
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