STUERMER STORE-GENERAL STORE—See GIDDINGS. Live Music in La Grange
AN OLD WWII ARMY barracks in La Grange now serves a new purpose—renovated and named The Bugle Boy, it’s a “listening room” for singers and songwriters. Unlike a typical concert hall, talking is not permitted during a performance, allowing performers to create an intimate show for an attentive audience. For concert informa- tion, visit
www.thebugleboy.org.
TEXAS CZECH HERITAGE AND CULTURAL CENTER— This site includes a replica of a Czech village, a wall of the names of Czech settlers who helped to found the city, walking trails with signs in English and Czech, and a gift shop. 250 W. Fairgrounds Road. 888/785-4500.
www.czechtexas.org.
TEXAS QUILT MUSEUM—Features changing exhibits with a variety of quilts from antique to contemporary and avant garde. Admission charge. 140 W. Colorado St. 979/968-3104.
www.texasquiltmuseum.org.
WINEDALE HISTORICAL CENTER—See ROUND TOP.
LANCASTER POP. 38,473
as La Bahia Road, crossed the Colorado River. The city is a point on the Texas Independence Trail and Texas Settle- ment Trail. For information, contact the visitor center. La Grange is a Texas Main Street City. Downtown in-
cludes the 1890s courthouse designed by J. Reily Gordon, the old county jail (which houses a visitor center and museum), the 1886 MKT Depot, historical markers, walk- ing tours and the 1885 St. James Episcopal Church. On Friday and Saturday nights, The Bugle Boy presents live music in a World War II army barracks. Bed-and-breakfast accommodations are available.
The town is known for its bakeries specializing in kolaches. Golfers can take a swing at the nine-hole Frisch Auf! Golf Course, open to the public daily.
FAISON HOME—Family heirlooms are on display in this 1841 home, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. 822 S. Jefferson St. 979/968-5756.
FAYETTE HERITAGE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES— Features local art and genealogy. 855 Jefferson St. 979/968-3765 or 979/968-6418.
www.txgenweb3.org/ txfayette/
fhm_archives.htm.
JERSEY BARNYARD—Visit “Belle,” the cow in Blue Bell Creamery’s commercials, and tour this century-old family dairy farm. Activities include cow milking, hayrides and a petting barnyard, plus a gift shop. 3117 Texas 159. 800/382-2880.
www.texasjersey.com.
LAKE—Lake Fayette—This constant-level lake is popular for fishing; managed by the Lower Colorado River Au- thority. LCRA parks offers camping and lake access. East of La Grange on Texas 159. 512/473-3200.
www.lcra.org/parks.
MONUMENT HILL AND KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORIC SITES—The monument is dedicated to the 1842 Dawson and Mier Expeditions, known for the “black bean death lottery.” Mexican President Santa Anna de- creed that captives draw from a pot that contained 159 white beans and 17 black beans, and those who drew black beans were executed. The 48-foot stone, bronze and poly- chrome monument is a tomb for the Republic of Texas patriots. The site hosts a Texas Heroes Day event on the Saturday closest to Sept. 18. 414 State Loop 92. 979/968-5658.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ monument-hill-kreische-brewery. Kreische Brewery State Historic Site—German immi-
grant Heinrich Kreische purchased this property along the river and started one of the state’s first commercial brew- eries. A nature trail, featuring a scenic bluff overlooking the Colorado River, connects the monument site to the brewery site. No entrance fee, but donations are accept- ed. Tours are offered.
SCENIC DRIVES—Follow U.S. 77 southwest to F.M. 2436 to Hostyn. Stop by the Holy Rosary Catholic Church to see the Hostyn Grotto. The first Texas highway roadside park is 10 miles west on Texas 71; it includes a scenic overlook of Colorado River Valley. The area is especially pretty during wildflower season in late March and early April.
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LANCASTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 103 N. Dallas Ave. 972/227-2579.
www.lancastertx.org.
Though it’s just minutes from metropolitan Dallas, the city retains the look and feel of a small town. Some of the finest Victorian homes in the county are preserved here. During the Civil War, a pistol factory here produced the
huge Colt .44 Dragoon revolver that collectors call the “Tucker & Sherrod Confederate Colt.” Memorabilia of the foundry and gun factory are found in the city library. The city is home to Cedar Valley Community College
and the University of North Texas-Dallas. The 18-hole Lancaster Country View Golf Course offers quality golf for all skill levels. Bear Creek Nature Preserve, in Lancaster Community Park, offers primitive camping, birding and equestrian trails.
COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE WING—The Dallas/Fort Worth Wing of the CAF features warbirds, as well as a collection of WWII artifacts. The prize of the collection, one of two remaining flyable Japanese Zeros, usually is here February-April for maintenance. At Lancaster airport on F.M. 1382 (Belt Line Road), six miles east of I-35E.
LEONARD POP. 2,020
ALT. 602 MAP H-19
LEONARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 903/587-0248.
http://leonardchamber.com.
Surrounding the city are two historic thickets: Wildcat Thicket to the south and Bois D’arc Thicket to the north. The city’s annual picnic, a tradition since 1880, is the third weekend in July.
LEONARD HISTORICAL MUSEUM—This museum fea- tures an extensive collection of artifacts from the city’s past, including antique household items. In the historic square on South Connett Street. 903/587-2212.
MAMA MURIEL’S DOLL MUSEUM—In the Grove Hill area, about five miles northeast of town, this 2,500- square-foot facility features thousands of dolls, from Madame Alexander to the Civil War era. Admission charge. 5285 F.M. 1553. 903/587-3655.
LEWISVILLE POP. 101,624
ALT. 490 MAP J-18/QQ-6
LEWISVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 100 N. Charles. 972/219-3401 or 800/657-9571.
www.visitlewisville.com.
The city hugs the south shore of Lewisville Lake, and a city park offers fishing, boating, birding, picnic areas, RV and tent camping, and other recreational opportunities. Lewis- ville has several challenging golf courses, including replicas from 18 of the nation’s toughest courses at Tour 18 and re-creations of the best courses in Scotland at The Tribute.
DISTILLERY—Quentin D. Witherspoon Distillery. See BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES listing.
LAKE—Lewisville Lake—This Army Corps of Engineers reservoir has several parks and marinas that offer fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking and camping. Adjacent to Lewisville, in the north side of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Also accessible from Denton, Frisco and The Colony. 972/219-3550.
www.cityoflewisville.com.
MCL GRAND—Arts facility in the Old Town district hosts art exhibits, as well as live music and theater performances. 100 N. Charles St. 972/219-8446.
www.mclgrand.com.
OLD TOWN—The city’s unique store fronts, some dating from the turn of the century, are home to a variety of shops, restaurants and a community theater. A park offers water play areas, gardens and special stage events. Exit 452 from I-35E and go east on Main Street to Old Town.
LEXINGTON POP. 1,196
ALT. 456
LEXINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 979/773-4337.
www.lexingtontexas.com.
This town is the oldest settlement in Lee County. The arrival of the railroad in 1890 brought population growth. A gazebo on the town square is the center of civic events. Events include the Chocolate Lovers’ Festival in October and Homecoming on the first weekend in May.
LEXINGTON LOG CABINS & HERITAGE CENTER—Three authentic log cabins were relocated just north of the town square. One was built by George Washington Guthrie, a veteran of the battle of San Jacinto and the Civil War. The center features local and pioneer history and special exhibits. 524 Fourth St. 979/773-8400.
LOCKHART POP. 12,824
ALT. 518 MAP Q-17
LOCKHART CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 631 S. Colora- do St. 512/398-2818
www.lockhartchamber.com.
The city is named for pioneer surveyor Byrd Lockhart, and was a southern terminus of the Chisholm Trail. One of Texas’ oldest Protestant churches, Emanuel Episcopal Church, is still in use at Church and Walnut streets. The city is known for its barbecue. The Texas Legisla-
ture named Lockhart the “Barbecue Capital of Texas,” and the city’s four barbecue establishments are popular with visitors. The city’s largest event, the Chisholm Trail Roundup BBQ and Music Festival, is held in June. Other festivals include the Tolbert Chili Championship, Evening With the Authors, Speaking of the Dead and A Dickens Christmas in Lockhart.
CALDWELL COUNTY COURTHOUSE—This structure made of Muldoon limestone with red Pecos sandstone trim was completed in 1894. It has affectionately been called “ugly enough to be beautiful.” Flamboyant design with cupolas, turrets and gewgaws is typical of period. South Main and East Market streets.
CALDWELL COUNTY/JAIL MUSEUM—This red brick structure represents a rare example of the Norman castel- lated architectural style. In former cells, the museum ex- hibits furniture from early settlers’ homes. 315 E. Market St.
DR. EUGENE CLARK LIBRARY—Built in 1899 and mod- eled after the Villa Rotunda in Vicenza, Italy, this facility is the oldest continuously used library in Texas. It features stained-glass windows, ornate fixtures and a stage from which touring orators spoke, including President William H. Taft. 217 S. Main.
LOCKHART STATE PARK—This small, rustic park—set in rolling, forested terrain—offers a campground popular with RVers, a swimming pool, a park store and a creek for anglers. There is a nine-hole course with club and cart rental avail- able. Admission charge. About four miles southwest of Lockhart via U.S. 183 and F.M. 20. 512/398-3479.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/lockhart.
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