I really do love being a Texan.
The diverse landscape, the mix of old and new, Geman, Mexican, French, Czech, Greek, and English settlers made Texas home and we all get to benefit. One day I am going to introduce you to my favorite foods, from all the melting pot that is Texas, but not today.
Today we are out exploring one of my top five Texas small towns. Salado, Texas. A Scottish town that has a long history.
My Hubby grew up in Central Texas near Salado. He wanted to visit where he grew up to celebrate his birthday. I was thrilled to visit this area in the fall. (Thanks Hubby being born in the fall!) I discovered Salado on one of my first spring visits to my Hubby’s family. My mother in law and I would go to Salado when we could sneak away. The Stagecoach Inn is an institution It really was a stagecoach stop way back when it opened. The food in the restaurant is good. I love that there is no printed menu. The waitress tells you what is on the menu and takes the order verbally.
I recommend the Yellow House Bed and Breakfast. It is a weekend trip worth taking in fall or spring. It is boiling hot in the summer and unpredictable in winter. It can be beautiful in winter or there could be ice and sleet. This bed and breakfast is in downtown, but really close to the road. It may be awesome, I just don’t know.
The stream that runs through town is beautiful. An old grist mill next to the stream is now a shop to visit. There are sweet little artsy type shops everywhere and a couple of great wineries nearby.
Melons growing downtown on a stairway.
The Texas drought is really taking a toll. This stream is normally running freely.
I have waded in the water here before. The spillway usually has water running over it all the time.
Salado is a quirky artsy little town. Who paints bikes and hangs them on a fence.
The historic bridge has a troll and goat guarding it.
We even got the chance to visit friends who live at Stillhouse Hollow Lake. What a view!
Our Baytown friends have quite the view! I love their home.
Enjoy our day and visit Salado when you can.