Sarah’s guidebook

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Sarah’s guidebook

Restaurants

Places you might enjoy eating.
Family style meals, known for great fried chicken and chicken fried steak, and all you can eat sides.
24 locals recommend
Babe's Chicken Dinner House
114 W Pearl St
24 locals recommend
Family style meals, known for great fried chicken and chicken fried steak, and all you can eat sides.
High marks on Trip Advisor - we haven't eaten there, YET!
Wreckers Burgers
5831 Fall Creek Hwy
High marks on Trip Advisor - we haven't eaten there, YET!
This place has great burgers with homemade buns
16 locals recommend
Grumps
3503 East US Highway 377
16 locals recommend
This place has great burgers with homemade buns
TexMex
La Fiesta Mexican Grill And Cantina
1112 S Morgan St
TexMex
Great views if you can grab a table on the patio or near a window. This place is on the lakeside, near the local beach.
16 locals recommend
Mesquite Pit Steaks and Bar B Q
919 E Pearl St
16 locals recommend
Great views if you can grab a table on the patio or near a window. This place is on the lakeside, near the local beach.
Great place local for breakfast
8 locals recommend
Firehouse Cafe
1462 E US Hwy 377
8 locals recommend
Great place local for breakfast
Good Italian food and wine. Both casual and higher end acceptable.
31 locals recommend
Farina's Winery & Cafe
202 N Houston St
31 locals recommend
Good Italian food and wine. Both casual and higher end acceptable.
We have several vegan friends and stopped here one day. This has very good Mexican vegan food. Even meat lovers would enjoy this place. It’s tiny and looks like a takeout joint but they serve you.
Belenty's Love Mexican Vegan Restaurant- Keene
428 South Old Betsy Road
We have several vegan friends and stopped here one day. This has very good Mexican vegan food. Even meat lovers would enjoy this place. It’s tiny and looks like a takeout joint but they serve you.
This place is too cute if you are a Wizard of Oz fan. It’s in front of a teal estate office, “There’s no place like home” and the food is really good. Small menu but better than traditional coffee shop fare.
7 locals recommend
OZ Coffee Bar
112 North Houston Street
7 locals recommend
This place is too cute if you are a Wizard of Oz fan. It’s in front of a teal estate office, “There’s no place like home” and the food is really good. Small menu but better than traditional coffee shop fare.
Ice cream in front, cocktails in back and I believe they also host poker weekly on Wed or Thursday nights.
25 locals recommend
Silver Saddle Saloon
124 N Houston St
25 locals recommend
Ice cream in front, cocktails in back and I believe they also host poker weekly on Wed or Thursday nights.
Good Mexican food. Small drive to Acton but worth it.
Don Melquias Mexican Restaurant
3132 Fall Creek Hwy
Good Mexican food. Small drive to Acton but worth it.
Cajun food. Small place. Looks like a gas station outside.
10 locals recommend
Pearl Street Station
120 W Pearl St
10 locals recommend
Cajun food. Small place. Looks like a gas station outside.

Fun things to do

There's a binder at the house, but you can find things to do here too.
Rent boats and Jet Skis, eat at Rockin S
Sam's Dock Boat Rentals & Party Barges
1003 White Cliff Rd
Rent boats and Jet Skis, eat at Rockin S
Beach experience at the lake, it's not the ocean but it's good family fun in the sun
52 locals recommend
Granbury City Beach Park
505 E Pearl St
52 locals recommend
Beach experience at the lake, it's not the ocean but it's good family fun in the sun
Drive-in movies
31 locals recommend
Brazos Drive-in
1800 W Pearl St
31 locals recommend
Drive-in movies
This town is just like you go straight back to the late 1800's beginning 1900's. A lot of the old buildings have been there that long. You will find cute shops and some good food on top of it. See historic courthouses and visit shops and restaurants around the square. Glen Rose is unique and a popular place to visit.
24 locals recommend
Glen Rose
24 locals recommend
This town is just like you go straight back to the late 1800's beginning 1900's. A lot of the old buildings have been there that long. You will find cute shops and some good food on top of it. See historic courthouses and visit shops and restaurants around the square. Glen Rose is unique and a popular place to visit.
The charming town of Granbury makes frequent appearances on best small towns lists. It’s easy to see why our town’s historic square (surrounded by historic landmarks) makes for excellent shopping with over 60 unique boutiques, specialty shops with plenty of bistro’s, restaurants and wineries to choose from when it comes time to refuel. The iconic Hood County Courthouse was the recipient of the Texas Downtown Association 2013 President’s Award for Best Restoration. The 1886 Granbury Opera House sets the stage for the fantastic productions that the Granbury Theatre Company puts on year-round on this famous stage.
34 locals recommend
Granbury
34 locals recommend
The charming town of Granbury makes frequent appearances on best small towns lists. It’s easy to see why our town’s historic square (surrounded by historic landmarks) makes for excellent shopping with over 60 unique boutiques, specialty shops with plenty of bistro’s, restaurants and wineries to choose from when it comes time to refuel. The iconic Hood County Courthouse was the recipient of the Texas Downtown Association 2013 President’s Award for Best Restoration. The 1886 Granbury Opera House sets the stage for the fantastic productions that the Granbury Theatre Company puts on year-round on this famous stage.
Nonprofit wildlife conservation facility with >1,100 animals. 7.2-mile scenic drive in your car or guided tour. 55 miles SW of Fort Worth, near Glen Rose Open 362 days per year. Must have exited the park by 6:30 p.m. There are more than 50 animal species. There are 14 types of guided tours. Lodging available. Membership costs slightly less than 2 admissions and provides unlimited visits per year.
115 locals recommend
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
2299 Co Rd 2008
115 locals recommend
Nonprofit wildlife conservation facility with >1,100 animals. 7.2-mile scenic drive in your car or guided tour. 55 miles SW of Fort Worth, near Glen Rose Open 362 days per year. Must have exited the park by 6:30 p.m. There are more than 50 animal species. There are 14 types of guided tours. Lodging available. Membership costs slightly less than 2 admissions and provides unlimited visits per year.
Come and see what was hidden in the walls for over 100 years. Watch demonstrations of spinning, weaving, rug hooking and teddy bear artistry.
Yeats -Dukes 1858 Working Museum
214 N Crockett St
Come and see what was hidden in the walls for over 100 years. Watch demonstrations of spinning, weaving, rug hooking and teddy bear artistry.
Built in 1893, the Nutt House Hotel is a unique lodging option located on the historic downtown square of Granbury, Texas. Take a step back in time at this one of a kind authentic limestone gem, featuring tasteful and historic décor, as well as the convenience of being located right on the Square!
The Historic Nutt House Hotel
119 E Bridge St
Built in 1893, the Nutt House Hotel is a unique lodging option located on the historic downtown square of Granbury, Texas. Take a step back in time at this one of a kind authentic limestone gem, featuring tasteful and historic décor, as well as the convenience of being located right on the Square!
Narrow Escape is Granbury's Premiere Escape Room Experience! What is an Escape Room?!? An escape room is a live-action, immersive experience in which groups of players (2-8) are "locked" in a room and must use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within a set time limit. You have 60 minutes to decipher the codes, solve the puzzles, and lead your team to victory! Two exciting escape room adventures, one unforgettable hour!
Narrow Escape Granbury
209 M and M Ranch Rd
Narrow Escape is Granbury's Premiere Escape Room Experience! What is an Escape Room?!? An escape room is a live-action, immersive experience in which groups of players (2-8) are "locked" in a room and must use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within a set time limit. You have 60 minutes to decipher the codes, solve the puzzles, and lead your team to victory! Two exciting escape room adventures, one unforgettable hour!
One stop shop for everything you need on Lake Granbury. Delicious grub (you’ve got to try the fish tacos!), rent a watercraft, grab a fresh, homemade cupcake and cookie, or ice cream and coffee. Rentals include pontoons, canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. The marina offers an on-the-water gas station where you can fill the tanks without taking the boat out of the water. We prefer to be notified of the rental 24-hours in advance. There is no Towing or Skiing allowed behind the boats. Tues – Sat 11 AM – 9 PM, Sun 11 AM - 8 PM
63 locals recommend
Stumpy's Lakeside Grill
2323 South Morgan Street
63 locals recommend
One stop shop for everything you need on Lake Granbury. Delicious grub (you’ve got to try the fish tacos!), rent a watercraft, grab a fresh, homemade cupcake and cookie, or ice cream and coffee. Rentals include pontoons, canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. The marina offers an on-the-water gas station where you can fill the tanks without taking the boat out of the water. We prefer to be notified of the rental 24-hours in advance. There is no Towing or Skiing allowed behind the boats. Tues – Sat 11 AM – 9 PM, Sun 11 AM - 8 PM
Small family farm, you pick produce - pumpkins, watermelon, blackberries, vegetables, in season. All locally grown in Granbury using sustainable, organic methods.
Arison Farm
Small family farm, you pick produce - pumpkins, watermelon, blackberries, vegetables, in season. All locally grown in Granbury using sustainable, organic methods.
Acton Local Market is a community farmers and makers market held twice monthly in Granbury, Texas. Market days are 2nd & 4th Saturdays, through September. While farm-raised food will always be our emphasis, we're committed to creating an interesting shopping experience for the community that includes fresh baked and canned goods, along with hand-crafted items produced locally.
Acton farmers market
Acton Local Market is a community farmers and makers market held twice monthly in Granbury, Texas. Market days are 2nd & 4th Saturdays, through September. While farm-raised food will always be our emphasis, we're committed to creating an interesting shopping experience for the community that includes fresh baked and canned goods, along with hand-crafted items produced locally.
Collection of the oral histories of the people of Granbury and Hood County. These collections are preserved, interpreted and examined as to how they illuminate the history of this country. Live presentations such as, “The Story of A Feud”, a twenty minute video presentation about the only legal hanging ever conducted in Hood County. As well, events are held throughout the year to open these viewings and to join in on various lecture series. Visit their website for updates on events and new exhibitions.
7 locals recommend
Bridge Street Historic Museum
319 E Bridge St
7 locals recommend
Collection of the oral histories of the people of Granbury and Hood County. These collections are preserved, interpreted and examined as to how they illuminate the history of this country. Live presentations such as, “The Story of A Feud”, a twenty minute video presentation about the only legal hanging ever conducted in Hood County. As well, events are held throughout the year to open these viewings and to join in on various lecture series. Visit their website for updates on events and new exhibitions.
Located on the Paluxy River, Big Rocks Park is a full of unusually large rocks. There are plenty of shallow areas for children to climb, explore and play. Families can enjoy swimming and cooling off from the Texas heat or enjoy lunch sitting underneath the trees. There are plenty of areas to walk along the Paluxy. Enjoy taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of Glen Rose. Daily 8 AM – 10 PM
51 locals recommend
Big Rocks Park
1014 NE Barnard St
51 locals recommend
Located on the Paluxy River, Big Rocks Park is a full of unusually large rocks. There are plenty of shallow areas for children to climb, explore and play. Families can enjoy swimming and cooling off from the Texas heat or enjoy lunch sitting underneath the trees. There are plenty of areas to walk along the Paluxy. Enjoy taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of Glen Rose. Daily 8 AM – 10 PM
There are 20 miles of trails open for hiking and biking. You can fish and swim at available sites inside the Park, or bring your own horse to explore 100 miles of park lands on horseback. A variety of animals and plants make Dinosaur Valley a great place to experience nature, or you can learn archery, fishing, or geocaching through a Ranger program instead. Follow the fossilized prints left by these ancient reptiles across the park's 1500 acres. Throughout Dinosaur Valley, hundreds of dinosaur footprints are waiting to be explored. Mon – Sun 7 AM – 10 PM
107 locals recommend
Dinosaur Valley State Park
1629 Park Rd 59
107 locals recommend
There are 20 miles of trails open for hiking and biking. You can fish and swim at available sites inside the Park, or bring your own horse to explore 100 miles of park lands on horseback. A variety of animals and plants make Dinosaur Valley a great place to experience nature, or you can learn archery, fishing, or geocaching through a Ranger program instead. Follow the fossilized prints left by these ancient reptiles across the park's 1500 acres. Throughout Dinosaur Valley, hundreds of dinosaur footprints are waiting to be explored. Mon – Sun 7 AM – 10 PM
Bowling
Pins Bowling Alley
2210 E US Hwy 377
Bowling
Golf
13 locals recommend
Squaw Valley Golf Course
2439 E US-67
13 locals recommend
Golf
Golf
Pecan Plantation Country Club
8650 Westover Ct
Golf
Highly recommend, we take all of our adult guests here. Taste moonshine and listen to music in a great outdoor and large metal building. Food trucks available. They also have a speak easy. I have some coupons in the binder in the house for you to use.
12 locals recommend
Sledge Distillery
8210 Paluxy Hwy
12 locals recommend
Highly recommend, we take all of our adult guests here. Taste moonshine and listen to music in a great outdoor and large metal building. Food trucks available. They also have a speak easy. I have some coupons in the binder in the house for you to use.
Open Saturdays 12-3 PM, tasting are $10 for 4 pints, unless you show up after 2 PM, then you are limited to 2 pints. Its a huge outdoor space with plenty of indoor or covered seating. Big grass areas and they host music events.
43 locals recommend
Revolver Brewing
5650 Matlock Rd
43 locals recommend
Open Saturdays 12-3 PM, tasting are $10 for 4 pints, unless you show up after 2 PM, then you are limited to 2 pints. Its a huge outdoor space with plenty of indoor or covered seating. Big grass areas and they host music events.

Food scene

We eat here regularly. It’s a little bistro like. This is not my husbands kind of place. He likes casual home cooking and big portions. This is not fancy dress up but smaller portions and nicer fare. Highly recommend for girls trips.
49 locals recommend
Christina's Bistro
110 N Houston St
49 locals recommend
We eat here regularly. It’s a little bistro like. This is not my husbands kind of place. He likes casual home cooking and big portions. This is not fancy dress up but smaller portions and nicer fare. Highly recommend for girls trips.
Small but lively place for Happy Hour and food. Some live music
20 locals recommend
Bob’s Off the Square
106 N Lambert St
20 locals recommend
Small but lively place for Happy Hour and food. Some live music
Local brewery. Great outdoor venue with a good truck and live music. When we went “tasting” were 4 for $10. If you arrive at 2 PM it’s 2 for $10, but they closed at 4 PM then. They are only open Saturdays 11-6 PM
43 locals recommend
Revolver Brewing
5650 Matlock Rd
43 locals recommend
Local brewery. Great outdoor venue with a good truck and live music. When we went “tasting” were 4 for $10. If you arrive at 2 PM it’s 2 for $10, but they closed at 4 PM then. They are only open Saturdays 11-6 PM
local winery with some appetizers
21 locals recommend
D'Vine Wine
107 E Bridge St
21 locals recommend
local winery with some appetizers
A range of classic to experimental gin, vodka and whiskey.
22 locals recommend
Local Goat Distillery
607 N Houston St
22 locals recommend
A range of classic to experimental gin, vodka and whiskey.
My daughter went for a friend’s anniversary. This is a nicer place, higher end. Very good
26 locals recommend
Eighteen Ninety Grille and Lounge
115 E Pearl St
26 locals recommend
My daughter went for a friend’s anniversary. This is a nicer place, higher end. Very good
This is more moonshine and drinks than food but we take every guest here. Only open Saturdays (some Friday’s). Outside games, live music, speak easy, BBQ, sometimes coffee and ice cream. The owners are great. $10 for a tasting and the story of how this place came to be. It’s a bunch of high school friends that turned a family recipe into a fun Saturday business. It’s a drive to the middle If no where but you should not miss this. I don’t even drink much and it’s really fun!!
12 locals recommend
Sledge Distillery
8210 Paluxy Hwy
12 locals recommend
This is more moonshine and drinks than food but we take every guest here. Only open Saturdays (some Friday’s). Outside games, live music, speak easy, BBQ, sometimes coffee and ice cream. The owners are great. $10 for a tasting and the story of how this place came to be. It’s a bunch of high school friends that turned a family recipe into a fun Saturday business. It’s a drive to the middle If no where but you should not miss this. I don’t even drink much and it’s really fun!!