Granbury is a unique city packed with charm, fun and excitement. Visitors take pleasure in the scenery of the Texas outdoors along with the activities it offers. Barely a brief drive from Dallas and Fort Worth, this fascinating place offers fishing, hiking and bird watching just to refer to a few outdoor activities.
Lake Granbury was created in 1969 by the DeCordova Bend Dam. This 30 mile long lake has 103 miles of shoreline. The lake holds weight records for channel catfish, hybrid striped bass and large and small mouth bass. There are boat docks, a boat launch, and fishing jetty at the resort with paddle boats available for use (Seasonal). Local marinas offer boat rentals and charter fishing. Canoeing or tubing through the Brazos River is additionally a popular sport.
Rentals in Granbury vary from little cabins to villas. The Inn on Lake Granbury is a deluxe bed and breakfast found directly on the lake and within walking distance to the historic downtown of Granbury, Texas. Featuring nearly two acres of landscaped gardens, a flagstone pool with waterfall, scenic lakefront views and wonderful furnishings, this bed breakfast will spoil you with extras. Each room is exquisite and the service is top notch. For additional information about this bed and breakfast vacation rental, visit their web site at Innonlakegranbury.com.
The Arbor House Bed and Breakfast is another suggested house to stay in luxury in Granbury. This romantic cottage includes quite a few decadent rooms. The hosts of the bed and breakfast offer such services as a birthday or anniversary cake for two, in room massages, roses delivered to your room, chocolate covered strawberries, and more. For more information about this fantastically distinctive vacation rental, go to their web site at Granbury-bed-breakfast.com.
For added ambiance, book a horse and carriage ride through downtown Granbury. Brazos Carriage will lead you on a tour of the city and even offers a few extra individual activities such as a Proposal Package. For more information, or to put your name down for a carriage ride, call them at 1-817-723-2322.
Lake Granbury is fed by the Brazos River and has great fishing possibilities. The lake includes Largemouth bass, Striped bass, White bass, Channel and Flathead catfish, White Crappie and Sunfish. There are boat rentals and fishing excursions that can be scheduled through your Texas vacation rental or from many of the surrounding piers and docks.
Old Granbury Town Square is a beautiful way to exhaust the day. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, the Square is described by the Department of the Interior as “one of the most complete examples of a late 19th century courthouse square in Texas.” The restoration of the Hood County Courthouse, built in 1891, sparked the significance in restoring Granbury square. The restored structures include fine vintage shops, gift shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants.
Granbury, Texas is a marvelous retreat destination found just a brief distance southwest of Fort Worth. There are several diverse historical sites to visit, remarkable outdoor lake and river activities, fine dining, romantic bed and breakfasts and much more.
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