Dallas & Fort Worth Official Visitor's Guide

southwest regional communities to the important work in saving the animals, Fossil Rim also offers a number of visitor opportunities, including drive-thru, lodging and behind-thescenes tours. Glen Rose offers a number of other attractions including museums, shopping, restaurants and a spectacular 36-hole golf course. Glen Rose also features more than 30 bed and breakfasts, cabins, guest homes and hotels for your overnight relaxation. Hillsboro County Courthouse, Hillsboro Contact the Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-888-346-6282 or glenrosetexas.net Where to Stay: Holiday Inn Express & Suites 113 Paluxy Summit, Glen Rose, (254) 898-9900. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Glen Rose is located in the heart of this charming town and is close to all its attractions and businesses. Our beautifully appointed hotel offers you free high-speed Internet access and a free hot breakfast is served in the Great Room every morning. hiexpress.com A founding Main Street city, Hillsboro’s Historic Downtown features antiques, art, historic buildings, and unique dining choices. Located only five miles north of Hillsboro, the Willie Nelson Theater at Carl’s Corner features national artists and up and coming performers and bands. From fishing to water sports, the area offers Lake Whitney and Lake Aquilla for the outdoor enthusiasts. If shopping is more to your liking, The Outlets of Hillsboro offers more than 75 brand name outlet stores. Hood County Courthouse, Granbury GRANBURY Get Away to Granbury…The “Branson” of Texas. An unexpected jewel awaits you just 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth, nestled in the heart of the Brazos River Valley alongside Lake Granbury. Sunlight or starlight – cruises aboard the Star of Lake Granbury rekindle the spirit as you relax on deck. A leisurely stroll through the charming Victorian downtown reminds you of a time gone by as you search for treasures in more than 40 unique shops and boutiques. Sing along to professional, family musical entertainment at Granbury Live or relive the magic of Floyd Cramer, Chet Atkins and Patsy Cline with the Branson-style classic country of the Warm Country Heart Theatre band. Broadway-style musicals in the 1886 ambience of the Granbury Opera House will delight the theatre lover in everyone. The whole family will love a trip back in time to the Brazos Drive-In, one of only a few left in the state. Outdoor lovers may opt for a round of golf, water sports on the lake or a brisk hike or bike ride along the “Moments in Time” trail. Fine dining, wine tasting, art displays and historical sites add to the experience. Relax and pamper yourself 78 in one of Granbury’s cozy bed and breakfast inns or conventional hotels for the perfect retreat. History buffs will find mystery in the sites and tales surrounding Jesse James, John Wilkes Booth, Davy Crockett, and the hanging tower at the old jailhouse. You might even forget time altogether. For more information, contact the Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-HILLSBORO, hillsborochamber.org Where to Stay: White Bluff Resort 22 Misty Valley Circle, Hillsboro, (800) 324-7438 x 9893. 3,450-acre resort soaring over Lake Whitney offering luxury accommodations, two championship golf courses, fine and casual dining, fullservice spa, marina, conference center with meeting space, recreational activities and much more. Call for rates and packages. whitebluffresort.com Contact the Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau for current events calendars, restaurant guides and additional information at (800) 950-2212 or visit www.granburytx.com HILLSBORO Conveniently located on I-35 between Waco and Dallas/Fort Worth, Hillsboro is home to sensational shopping, historic attractions, quality accommodations, excellent outdoor recreation and outstanding dining options. One of the best museums of its kind in the nation, the Texas Heritage Museum, located on the campus of Hill College, commemorates the experiences of Texans during war times. Open Mon. - Thu. from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and Fri. from 8:30am 4 pm. The 1892 MKT (Katy) Depot serves as a Visitors Center and as the office of the Hillsboro Chamber. Restored to its original grandeur after a devastating 1993 fire, the Hill County Courthouse serves as the dominant symbol for the county. MINERAL WELLS Just close enough, yet far enough removed to be able to enjoy peaceful solitude and unspoiled nature at its best that’s Mineral Wells! Situated in the scenic North Texas Hill Country, only 45 miles west of Fort Worth, the community is rich in history and bright with promise. A town built on water, Mineral Wells continues to live up to its reputation from the miraculous mineral waters of the past to three inviting lakes currently found in the country: Lake Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Lake and Possum Kingdom Lake. These wonderful watery retreats offer the very best in swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing and scuba diving. There is the Brazos River for some exciting canoeing and tubing. The Palo Pinto Mountains offer a panoramic backdrop for this colorful dallas/fort worth area tourism council 2009 official visitors guide http://www.glenrosetexas.net http://www.hillsborochamber.org http://www.hiexpress.com http://www.whitebluffresort.com http://www.granburytx.com

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