Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 830-460-3690, 800-870-5671;
www.theriverfrontmotel.com
; 1003 Maple St; cabins $69-79; )
This
friendly, family-run motel on the south end of town offers 11 cabins on the river, each
with a fridge, coffeemaker and cable TV. It's your best bet for the money.
INN
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River Oak Inn
(
)
A good choice, where all of the clean rooms
830-796-7751; 1203 Main St; d $69-119;
have a fridge and microwave.
OST Restaurant
( 830-796-3836; 311 Main St; mains $6-14; 6am-9pm Mon-Sat, from 7am Sun)
It should come as no
surprise that cowboy cuisine is the dominant theme 'round these parts. The OST (which
stands for 'Old Spanish Trail') serves up hearty chuck-wagon-style breakfasts, along with
Tex-Mex and the ubiquitous chicken-fried steaks at dinner. The decor includes wagon-
wheel chandeliers, saddle seats at the bar, and an entire wall devoted to John Wayne.
AMERICAN
$
BARBECUE
$
Sid's Main Street BBQ
( 830-796-4227;
www.sidsmainstreetbbq.com
;
702 Main St; $7-12; 11am-8pm Mon-Sat)
Head here for
your barbecue fix. It serves smoky, succulent meat dishes in a former gas station.
Entertainment
If it's honky-tonkin' and beer drinkin' you're looking for, you've come to the right place.
11th Street Cowboy Bar
(
www.11thstreetcowboybar.com
;
307 11th St; 10am-2am Tue-Fri, Sat from 9am, Sun from noon)
This not-to-
be-missed spot just north of Cypress St is the 'Biggest Little Bar in Texas' The quirky
main room features dozens of liberated ladies' undergarments and is a great place to go
for some local color. The huge outdoor space in back hosts big-name acts as well as spe-
cial events such as grill-your-own-steak night. Check the website for a schedule of events.
BAR
Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar Saloon
(308 Main St; 10am-2am)
At this small but atmospheric dance hall, you can cotton-eyed-Joe
with the best of them. Look for Hank Williams Sr's carved signature in one of the wooden
tables.
DANCE HALL
Getting There & Away
