Holiday Attractions

Rock The River In Granbury Texas

Granbury is a unique city filled with enchantment, merriment and excitement.  Guests  take pleasure in the backdrop of the Texas outdoors along with the activities it offers.   Barely a short 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 shore.  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 prevalent sport.

The rentals in Granbury span from small cabins to villas. The Inn on Lake Granbury is a luxurious bed and breakfast situated 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 furnishings, this bed and breakfast will spoil you with extras.   Every room is tasteful and the service is top notch.  For further information concerning this bed and breakfast vacation rental, visit their web site. 

The Arbor House Bed and Breakfast is one more suggested home to lodge in luxury in Granbury.  This romantic house has a number of decadent rooms.  The hosts of the Texas bed breakfast present such services as a birthday or anniversary cake for two, in room massages, roses delivered to your room, chocolate covered strawberries, and more.  For added information regarding this very special vacation rental, go to their web site at. 

For additional ambiance, book a horse and carriage ride through downtown Granbury.  Brazos Carriage will take you on a tour of the city and even offers several extra unique activities such as a Proposal Package.  For more information, or to book a carriage ride, contact them at 1-817-723-2322.

Lake Granbury is fed by the Brazos River and has significant fishing options.  The lake contains 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 beautiful way to exhaust 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, created in 1891, sparked the awareness in restoring Granbury square.   The restored buildings contain fine antique shops, gift shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants.

Granbury, Texas is a marvelous vacation destination situated just a brief distance southwest of Fort Worth.  There are numerous different historical sites to visit, remarkable outdoor lake and river activities, fine dining, romantic bed and breakfast and much more.