Sightseeing
Great place for history enthusiasts or a place for the family to enjoy together!
The Alamo Mission Museum of Franklin County
Great place for history enthusiasts or a place for the family to enjoy together!
City/town information
Less than 2 hours to Dallas for those looking for a day trip into the city!
162 locals recommend
Dallas
Less than 2 hours to Dallas for those looking for a day trip into the city!
Food scene
A restaurant on the lake where you can park your boat and eat! You can also drive and park. They have catfish and barbecue style food and live music on weekends.
Tall Tree Marina
4445 Farm to Market 2723A restaurant on the lake where you can park your boat and eat! You can also drive and park. They have catfish and barbecue style food and live music on weekends.
On the square of Historic downtown Mt. Vernon. They are only open 8-3, but they serve salads, smoothies, pancakes, coffee, sandwiches - and the shop inside is the cutest.
7 locals recommend
ML Edwards & Co
103 N Kaufman StOn the square of Historic downtown Mt. Vernon. They are only open 8-3, but they serve salads, smoothies, pancakes, coffee, sandwiches - and the shop inside is the cutest.
Don't let the gas station exterior fool you - the barbecue restaurant inside is the best! Complete with Texas-sized souvenirs.
Cotton Belt BBQ
300 SE Access RoadDon't let the gas station exterior fool you - the barbecue restaurant inside is the best! Complete with Texas-sized souvenirs.
Winery and Dinner:
Thursday 4-9pm (less crowded)
Fridays: 4-10pm
Saturdays: noon-10pm
Sundays: noon-4pm (less crowded)
Saturdays are by far the most crowded night and they often have to turn people away, so best to make a reservation before driving out: (903) 708-5779
www.lospinosranchvineyards.com
29 locals recommend
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards
658 County Road 1334Winery and Dinner:
Thursday 4-9pm (less crowded)
Fridays: 4-10pm
Saturdays: noon-10pm
Sundays: noon-4pm (less crowded)
Saturdays are by far the most crowded night and they often have to turn people away, so best to make a reservation before driving out: (903) 708-5779
www.lospinosranchvineyards.com