Restaurants
Stagecoach Inn & Dining Room: Historic stage stop, “150 year old recipes baked fresh daily”. 254-947-5111 stagecoach-inn.com

Roy T's Bakery: Donuts, kolaches, hot & cold coffee, breads, sandwiches, pizza, soups and lunch specials. Open daily. 254-947-7181 -- 100 N. Church St. (on I-35) oldsaladobakery.com

Johnny's Steaks & Bar-be-que: TX cooking at it's best. Hand cut mesquite grilled steaks & TX pit bbq, homemade burgers hand batterd chicken fried steaks. Homestyle breakfasts. 254-947-4663

Browning's Courtyard Café: Delicious sandwiches on fresh baked bread, soups, salads, homemade desserts in Salado Square. Open 11-3 Sun-Fri, 11-4 Sat. 254-947-8666

The Range at the Barton House: Serving dinner Tues-Sat. Seating from 5pm to 9pm. Top Ten Restaurants by Texas Monthly! Weddings & Catering 254-947-3828

Ambrosia Tearoom: Delicious lunch featuring homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts Luncheons, Showers, afternoon Teas. Hours 11-4 Closed Sun&Mon. 254-947-3733

Adelea's: Enjoy an authentic English tea as well as a full lunch menu in an elegant indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Events and catering available. 254-681-4200

Cathy's Boardwalk Café: A local favorite since 1994 featuring garden fresh salads, deli sandwiches, charbroiled hamburgers, chicken & fish. 254-947-8162

Salado Wine Seller: Texas wine by the glass or bottle, daily wine tastings. Open late Friday, Satruday, 881B N. Main. 254-947-8011 saladowine.com

Uncommon Grounds: Café serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. With Coffee, Lattes, and other specials and pastries baked fresh on site. 254-947-3354

Las Casas: Mexican Restaurant in Temple, Texas. Best know as the White Wing originator. large covered all weather patio. Catering Open 7 day a week. 254-774-7476

Inn on the Creek: Victorian Inn on the creek, gourmet weekend dinners. 254-947-5554

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Antiques
If you are into Antiques you are in Antiques heaven. Salado and the sorrounding area has hundreds of Antiques shops to browse through.

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Museums
The Central Texas Area Museum located in Salado, Texas on Interstate Highway 35, was established by a group of interested citizens of the Central Texas area, received its area charter from the State of Texas on November 19, 1958 and was opened on August 1, 1959. The Museum is housed at present in a beautiful old rock building more than 100 years old just a few hundred yards from the picturesque clear spring-fed Salado creek.
The Museum, located in one of Texas' most interesting small villages with an early frontier history, was founded in order to preserve the historical items of our early frontier days. It also was established for the purpose of housing a library which is to contain books and papers connected with the settlement of Texas and of the Central Texas area.

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Outlet Malls
Round Rock Premium Outlets: Upscale, fashion conscious shoppers who prefer designer labels have found that all outlet centers are not all the same. Outlet shopping centers that are owned and operated by Chelsea Property Group are where shoppers can expect the largest collection of designer brands.
Chelsea Premium Outlets brings together the finest brands, unique outdoor settings, and savings of 25 to 65 percent every day.

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Austin Texas
Not that you'll run out of things to do in Salado, Austin is only 45 minutes south of the Brambley Hedge Inn.

Austin - Our story as Texas capital began in the mid 1800s. The time brought tremendous growth to the tiny settlement formerly known as Waterloo that had been carved out of the wilderness. The 1850s saw the first building boom with the construction of the first permanent, limestone Capitol building (1853), as well as the Governor's Mansion (1856). A second building boom occurred in the 1870s with the arrival of the railroad in 1871. After a fire destroyed the limestone Capitol, the current granite Capitol was built and, after seven years, opened in 1888. At 302 feet high, it stands 14 feet taller than the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. and is the largest of the nation's statehouses.

We're not called The Live Music Capital of the World for nothing. But that's not all there is to do once the sun sets in Austin. We're home to several entertainment districts -- from the high-energy pubs and clubs of Sixth Street to the laid-back vibe of South Congress and the artistic scene on our city's east side. And of course, on any day, at almost any time, you can catch a live show at one of nearly 200 live music venues around town.

Leave some room for one-of-a-kind shopping finds, because Austin has an eclectic array of shops and boutiques. Head to South Congress, or SoCo, for unique and vintage treasures from apparel to jewelry, artwork and more. For 700,000 square feet of designer shops, try Austin's newest shopping destination, the Domain. More of a bargain hunter? The Austin area also offers outlet stores that will leave your hands full of can't-pass-up steals. Experience a few of our favorites now. They may just become yours.

A big part of Austin's culture? The great outdoors. With Hill Country vistas outside the city and Lady Bird Lake in the center of town, we come out to play as often as possible. And we think you will, too. Austin has miles of hike and bike trails, more than 200 parks and around 300 days of sunshine each year. We're host to the AT&T Marathon, with more than 5,000 participating runners from around the country. And Austin was recently named the nation's No. 1 golf destination by CNN.com.

Our artistic side is alive and well in Austin. In fact, it surrounds us. We are a creative community filled with designers, painters, sculptors, dancers, filmmakers, musicians... artists of all kinds. And the places to admire Austin art are just as varied: The nation's largest university-owned collection is exhibited at the Blanton Museum. View up-and-coming talent in our more intimate gallery settings. And for an up-close look at local artists, take our East Austin Studio Tour. You may just be inspired.

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Waco Texas
Waco is just 45 minutes north of Salado.

Waco - the home of Texas hospitality! Located on I-35 between Dallas and Austin, Waco is famous for its taste of Texas history and hospitality. Waco's 18 museums and attractions offer a unique, relaxing getaway from big city hustle and bustle.

Enjoy the revitalized downtown and restored warehouse district with restaurants, clubs, and specialty shops, as well as the scenic River Walk along the Brazos River.

Waco's Cameron Park is one of the largest municipal parks in the state of Texas, making it a favorite for visitors wishing to sample Texas nature and wildlife. Cameron Park offers outdoor recreation such as hiking, disc golf, picnicking, canoeing and more. From the park visitors can hop on over to the Cameron Park Zoo and find fun for all ages. Cameron Park Zoo, an award-winning, natural-habitat zoo, houses and cares for dozens of species from around the globe.

Waco is also the location of several unique events in Texas history, making its museums popular attractions for visitors. Waco museums feature the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, the Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and several more.

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Historic Downtown Georgetown Texas
Just 23 miles south of Salado, Georgetown is a great place to visit.

FIRST FRIDAYS

Every first Friday of the month is an evening of receptions, dining, music and shopping in the unique boutiques, galleries and home decor shops of downtown Georgetown. 6-8pm

MARKET DAYS

Every second Saturday of the month from March through December. Market Days is located on the square in historic downtown Georgetown. Fine hand-made arts and crafts, live music, entertainment and delicious refreshments can be found. The hours for Market Days are 10:00am to 5:00pm. The months of June, July, and August the hours will be 9:00am to 3:00pm.

ANNUAL TASTE OF GEORGETOWN

Held in October, the Taste of Georgetown showcases the wonderful cuisine from our fine area restaurants. Featuring tastings of wine and food combined with entertainment, each year has its own unique feel. Starting in 2008, the event will be held inside the newly restored Williamson County Courthouse. This is one event that will be on your "must do" list every year.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL

First Saturday in December in Downtown Georgetown...Browse and shop over 100 arts and crafts booths, enjoy live entertainment, visit the children's play area, hear carolers, enjoy the festival food, chat with Santa, take a horse drawn carriage ride, and watch an old-fashioned hometown parade. This is an event that can't be missed!

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Crawford Texas
Crawford Texas - Just 45 minutes north of Salado, Crawford is the hometown of President George W. Bush!

Crawford has changed quite a lot since the President and First Lady purchased their 1600 acre Prairie Chapel Ranch from the Engelbrecht family in 1999. Dubbed "The Western White House," where once the buildings were closed and boarded up, now tourists and townsfolk sip their morning coffee and stroll the sidewalks of this reborn little town.
You are welcomed into the building to shadow the steps of some of the original town's people and purchase items emblazoned with the name of it's most famous resident. On May 3, 2003 the steps of the shop were crossed by Australian Prime Minister John Howard, making him the first foreign leader to actually visit the people of Crawford in the business district. He chose to make this historic building his first stop, purchasing a "Friends and Allies" coffee mug as a gift for British Prime Minister Tony Blair's 50th Birthday.
Bush has made The Coffee Shop in nearby McGregor a tourist attraction on it's own by visiting there several times and even negotiating and going over the details of his purchase of the ranch in their back room. The Coffee Shop has since catered to the president and the press when they are in town.
President Bush may not have been born here, but he chose Crawford as his home town! That's even better!

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Churches
Salado has many Churches to attend while you are here.

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Lakes
Stillhouse Hollow Lake - located 2 miles South of U.S. 190 on FM 1670 in Belton, Texas. The Lake itself is located 16 miles upstream of the confluence of the Lampasas and Leon Rivers that flow into the Little River. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is located entirely within Bell County. Our mission: Provide flood risk management, supply water and offer recreational opportunities to the Belton area, and to offer some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Texas.

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Belton Lake - located in Belton, Texas. Our mission: Provide flood risk management, supply water and offer recreational opportunities to the Belton area, and to offer some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Texas.

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Parks and Caves
Inner Space Cavern - Discover an amazing living cavern on our exciting, guided tours in Texas' most accessible cavern. Choose either our classic Adventure Tour or the brand new Explorer's Tour, featuring our newest cavern trails. For times and tour prices visit the web site.

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Pace Park & Salado Creek - Tree-shaded picnic area beside picturesque Salado Creek, which was Texasí first designated natural landmark. Site was an Indian campground long before recorded history. Since Main St. was part of the Chisholm Trail, ruts from wagon wheels still appear in the bedrock of the creek just north of the park.

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Ranches
The Wildfire Ranch Arena - less than a mile from Brambley Hedge is an indoor facility with 200,000 square feet under one roof. The building includes a full-service 150 ft x 300 ft rodeo arena which contains some of the best ground in the country and is maintained by a full-time arena manager. The moisture content is evaluated daily and is maintained by an overhead, computerized sprinkling system.

Under the same roof is a 15,000 square foot warm-up arena, livestock pens, 250 stalls, heated grandstands, climate controlled announcers booth, concession stand with full kitchen, Turnout Tavern, and restrooms. Immediately surrounding the facility are twenty acres of gravel parking, including 60 RV hook-ups. All of these attributes make it clear to see that Wildfire Arena is ideal for ALL rodeo events from team roping to barrel racing.

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Entertainment
Salado Silver Spur Theater - The Silver Spur is 150-seat AIR CONDITIONED theater with modern state of the art amenities, and an old-time atmosphere. A converted granary that houses a unique blend of classic movies, live vaudevillian performances, and live music. A grand old time for the entire family. Shows change almost every month, with live vaudeville acts, musical performers, legit drama, melodramas and classic cinema on screen. A barn on the outside, a barrel of laughs on the inside. Check out http://www.saladosilverspur.com for box office information and schedule of current and upcoming shows.
Golf
Mill Creek - Features three nine-hole courses designed by world renowed architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. The courses weave and flow around Salado Creek amidst towering Oak and Elm trees. The casual atmosphere of the facility, the stimulating beauty of the environment and the classic test of the golf course combine to provide one of the finest golf experiences in Texas.

Whether you come with a single golfing partner for one round, or bring your company for a conference retreat, you will enjoy a traditional golf experience in a tranquil setting.

Having 27 holes allow us to accommodate events and continuing daily play. Please check the calendar for upcoming events and call the golf shop for tee times.

1610 Club Circle, Salado, Texas 76571 Phone: (254) 947-5698

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Leon Valley - Once the Normand family farm, Leon Valley Golf Course was the first 18 hole golf course to be built between Waco and Austin. Fashioned in the style of a course in Monterey California, the native soil was "pushed up" to form the greens and common Bermuda grass planted. Water wells were dug and powered by windmills to supplement the water drawn from the nearby Leon River. The first nine holes opened near the end of 1958 and the second nine opened in 1959.

Many stories still continue to circulate about past legends playing at Leon Valley, including the late Byron Nelson. As a tribute, an autographed copy of Nelson's book is on display in the pro-shop along side items from Snead, Palmer, Lopez, Kite, and many others.

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