Frank & Jariah’s guidebook

Day trip

Places to visit within 40 min from the ranch

Veldhuizen Cheese Shop

11 locals recommend

Veldhuizen Cheese Shop

3364 Co Rd 299

11 locals recommend

Dublin Bottling Works Co

Welcome to Dublin Bottling Works, home of the world’s best sodas and all made exclusively with pure cane sugar. Our tiny bottling plant in Dublin, Texas, serves customers throughout the Lone Star State and the entire world. We’ve been bottling sodas for more than 120 years at the oldest soda bottling facility in the State of Texas. Our family-owned company is built on a commitment to quality, hard work and a willingness to do things right. Check out each of our delicious sodas and Dublin Bottling Works gear online, or give us a call at 888-398-1024 to place an order or learn more about Dublin Bottling Works products. We invite you to come to Dublin and tour our historic bottling facilities and the W.P. Kloster Museum. We know you’ll enjoy our unbeatable hospitality and one of the world’s largest collections of classic soda memorabilia.

Dublin Bottling Works Co

221 S Patrick St

Welcome to Dublin Bottling Works, home of the world’s best sodas and all made exclusively with pure cane sugar. Our tiny bottling plant in Dublin, Texas, serves customers throughout the Lone Star State and the entire world. We’ve been bottling sodas for more than 120 years at the oldest soda bottling facility in the State of Texas. Our family-owned company is built on a commitment to quality, hard work and a willingness to do things right. Check out each of our delicious sodas and Dublin Bottling Works gear online, or give us a call at 888-398-1024 to place an order or learn more about Dublin Bottling Works products. We invite you to come to Dublin and tour our historic bottling facilities and the W.P. Kloster Museum. We know you’ll enjoy our unbeatable hospitality and one of the world’s largest collections of classic soda memorabilia.

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Where Dinosaurs Roamed! Long ago, dinosaurs left footprints in the mud at the edge of an ancient ocean. Today, you can walk in their tracks in the bed of the Paluxy River. This long trip to the past is just a short drive . Things to Do Find dinosaur tracks, camp, picnic, hike, mountain bike, swim and fish in the river, watch for wildlife, look for a geocache, ride your horse, or visit our interpretive center. Stay at one of our campsites. Explore 20 miles of trails. Shop our park store for souvenirs, camping and fishing supplies, books and much more. Discover dinosaur tracks It’s easy to find dinosaur tracks in the park – just head to the river! Dinosaur tracks are in the riverbed and are not always visible. Trails may be closed due to wet conditions or weather; please contact the park, or visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed, prior to arrival for current trail status and dinosaur track visibility. Download maps on your GPS-enabled smartphone from our Mapping Dinosaur Tracks page. Learn more on our Nature page. Ride your horse Bring your own horse to explore the 100-acre South Primitive Area. The river runs through this wooded, semi-rocky part of the park. No potable water is available; horses can drink from the river (bring your own bucket).

107 locals recommend

Dinosaur Valley State Park

1629 Park Rd 59

107 locals recommend

Where Dinosaurs Roamed! Long ago, dinosaurs left footprints in the mud at the edge of an ancient ocean. Today, you can walk in their tracks in the bed of the Paluxy River. This long trip to the past is just a short drive . Things to Do Find dinosaur tracks, camp, picnic, hike, mountain bike, swim and fish in the river, watch for wildlife, look for a geocache, ride your horse, or visit our interpretive center. Stay at one of our campsites. Explore 20 miles of trails. Shop our park store for souvenirs, camping and fishing supplies, books and much more. Discover dinosaur tracks It’s easy to find dinosaur tracks in the park – just head to the river! Dinosaur tracks are in the riverbed and are not always visible. Trails may be closed due to wet conditions or weather; please contact the park, or visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed, prior to arrival for current trail status and dinosaur track visibility. Download maps on your GPS-enabled smartphone from our Mapping Dinosaur Tracks page. Learn more on our Nature page. Ride your horse Bring your own horse to explore the 100-acre South Primitive Area. The river runs through this wooded, semi-rocky part of the park. No potable water is available; horses can drink from the river (bring your own bucket).

Hico

Opera House Antiques…for treasures sourced from estate sales near and far by two dozen vendors in the town’s historic 1895 former opera house. You can find just about everything you didn't know you needed at Opera House Antiques. You can find just about everything you didn’t know you needed at Opera House Antiques. Pecan Street Drink Shoppe…for made-in-Texas beverages and libations, whether you’re looking for bottled water (try the Crazy Water from Mineral Wells) or something stronger (grab a bottle of Garrison Brothers’s Cowboy Bourbon from Hye). The Pecan Street Drink Shoppe quenches all manner of thirsts. The Pecan Street Drink Shoppe quenches all manner of thirsts. Sugar Moon Antiques…for a mix of finds old and new and an extensive line of women’s flax clothing. I spied the door from an old Hico post office box, among other treasures, at Sugar Moon Antiques. I spied the door from an old Hico post office box, among other treasures, at Sugar Moon Antiques. Wiseman House Chocolates…for handmade truffles, beautiful bonbons, and better-than-Grandma’s almond toffee, which are so good they won’t all make it to your final destination. It's a rare occasion when I don't stop at Wiseman House Chocolates. It’s a rare occasion when I don’t stop at Wiseman House Chocolates. And, if you decide to stay longer than an afternoon—which you well may do to explore Langston’s Crossing, the Bosque River dinosaur tracks, Dinosaur Valley State Park, and other nearby landmarks—consider checking in to the Upstairs Inn, a three-room hideaway above sister businesses Eis’s and the Drink Shoppe.

14 locals recommend

Hico

14 locals recommend

Opera House Antiques…for treasures sourced from estate sales near and far by two dozen vendors in the town’s historic 1895 former opera house. You can find just about everything you didn't know you needed at Opera House Antiques. You can find just about everything you didn’t know you needed at Opera House Antiques. Pecan Street Drink Shoppe…for made-in-Texas beverages and libations, whether you’re looking for bottled water (try the Crazy Water from Mineral Wells) or something stronger (grab a bottle of Garrison Brothers’s Cowboy Bourbon from Hye). The Pecan Street Drink Shoppe quenches all manner of thirsts. The Pecan Street Drink Shoppe quenches all manner of thirsts. Sugar Moon Antiques…for a mix of finds old and new and an extensive line of women’s flax clothing. I spied the door from an old Hico post office box, among other treasures, at Sugar Moon Antiques. I spied the door from an old Hico post office box, among other treasures, at Sugar Moon Antiques. Wiseman House Chocolates…for handmade truffles, beautiful bonbons, and better-than-Grandma’s almond toffee, which are so good they won’t all make it to your final destination. It's a rare occasion when I don't stop at Wiseman House Chocolates. It’s a rare occasion when I don’t stop at Wiseman House Chocolates. And, if you decide to stay longer than an afternoon—which you well may do to explore Langston’s Crossing, the Bosque River dinosaur tracks, Dinosaur Valley State Park, and other nearby landmarks—consider checking in to the Upstairs Inn, a three-room hideaway above sister businesses Eis’s and the Drink Shoppe.

Wiseman House Chocolates

8 locals recommend

Wiseman House Chocolates

406 Grubbs St

8 locals recommend

Proctor Lake

Fish Lake about 20 min from ranch. https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/proctor/

Proctor Lake

Fish Lake about 20 min from ranch. https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/proctor/

Lone Star Arena

Lone Star Arena is located in the "Cowboy Capital of the World", Stephenville, Texas. Stephenville is also known as a City of Champions, is the home of Tarleton State University, and has been listed as one of the best small towns in America. We are about 70 miles southwest of Dallas/ Ft. Worth metroplex which provides easy access to a major airport. Our town offers plenty of choices of fantastic places to eat (dine-in or carry-out), as well as excellent and convenient shopping. Stephenville is an area that is full of western heritage and home to professional cowboys and cowgirls in numerous equine disciplines, and the Lone Star Arena Facility is a part of that heritage. Lone Star is privately owned facility that can accommodate small and large events. We are an event center, but we specialize in equine events such as: rodeos, ropings, barrel races, bull ridings, and clinics. Livestock shows, concerts, dog shows, FFA judging, garden shows, the circus, Christmas parties, etc. have used the event center. We are a semi-enclosed facility that seats close to 3,000 spectators. We have two 112' X 235' arenas and a 100' X 150' covered Warm-Up Arena. Both arenas are equipped with roping chutes, striping chutes, and announcer stands with sound systems. There is a concession stand, climate controlled restrooms, a Cowboy Club, secretary and entry offices, sky-boxes, vendor areas, and a VIP area. We have over head propane heaters for heat, and Big Ass Fans to circulate the air, and state-of-the-art networking. There is a 314 stall horse barn with wash racks. We have 75 RV Hook-ups, both 30 and 50 amp, with water connections. There are cow pens that can accommodate up to 1,000 head of cattle, Lone Star Arena has the capacity to accommodate your event. https://lonestararena.com/

Lone Star Arena

U.S. 377

Lone Star Arena is located in the "Cowboy Capital of the World", Stephenville, Texas. Stephenville is also known as a City of Champions, is the home of Tarleton State University, and has been listed as one of the best small towns in America. We are about 70 miles southwest of Dallas/ Ft. Worth metroplex which provides easy access to a major airport. Our town offers plenty of choices of fantastic places to eat (dine-in or carry-out), as well as excellent and convenient shopping. Stephenville is an area that is full of western heritage and home to professional cowboys and cowgirls in numerous equine disciplines, and the Lone Star Arena Facility is a part of that heritage. Lone Star is privately owned facility that can accommodate small and large events. We are an event center, but we specialize in equine events such as: rodeos, ropings, barrel races, bull ridings, and clinics. Livestock shows, concerts, dog shows, FFA judging, garden shows, the circus, Christmas parties, etc. have used the event center. We are a semi-enclosed facility that seats close to 3,000 spectators. We have two 112' X 235' arenas and a 100' X 150' covered Warm-Up Arena. Both arenas are equipped with roping chutes, striping chutes, and announcer stands with sound systems. There is a concession stand, climate controlled restrooms, a Cowboy Club, secretary and entry offices, sky-boxes, vendor areas, and a VIP area. We have over head propane heaters for heat, and Big Ass Fans to circulate the air, and state-of-the-art networking. There is a 314 stall horse barn with wash racks. We have 75 RV Hook-ups, both 30 and 50 amp, with water connections. There are cow pens that can accommodate up to 1,000 head of cattle, Lone Star Arena has the capacity to accommodate your event. https://lonestararena.com/