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A Grand Ole Time In Granbury

Granbury is a distinctive city packed with charm, fun and excitement.  Visitors  get pleasure from the backdrop of the Texas outdoors along with the activities it offers.   Only a quick drive from Dallas and Fort Worth, this fascinating area 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 pier at the resort with paddle boats on hand for use (Seasonal).  Neighborhood marinas offer boat rentals and charter fishing.  Canoeing or tubing down the Brazos River is additionally a well-liked sport.

The vacation home rentals in Granbury vary from little cabins to villas. The Inn on Lake Granbury is a luxurious bed and breakfast found directly on the lake and within walking distance to the historic business district of Granbury, Texas.  Featuring roughly two acres of landscaped gardens, a flagstone pool with waterfall, scenic lakefront views and wonderful furniture, this bed and breakfast will spoil you with extras.   Each room is tasteful and the service is top notch.  For further information regarding this bed and breakfast vacation rental, visit their website. 

The Arbor House Bed and Breakfast is another recommended home to stay in luxury in Granbury.  This romantic house has a number of decadent rooms.  The hosts of the Texas b&b 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 additional information concerning this very distinctive vacation rental, go to their web site at. 

For added ambiance, reserve a horse and carriage ride through downtown Granbury.  Brazos Carriage will take 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 reserve 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 carries Largemouth bass, Striped bass, White bass, Channel and Flathead catfish, White Crappie and Sunfish.  There are boat rentals and fishing tours that can be scheduled through your vacation rental or from many of the surrounding piers and docks. 

Old Granbury Town Square is a lovely way to expend the afternoon.  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 refurbishment of the Hood County Courthouse, constructed in 1891, sparked the awareness in restoring Granbury square.   The restored structures have fine vintage stores, gift shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants.

Granbury, Texas is a marvelous vacation destination located merely a small distance southwest of Fort Worth.  There are numerous different historical sites to see, great outdoor lake and river activities, fine dining, romantic getaways and much more.

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