Perhaps you're old enough that you remember when the story broke about the Chicken Ranch just outside the sleepy town of La Grange, Texas. If you're like me, the only thing you ever heard about the place was the song by ZZ Top.
Actually, my wife and I have often driven through La Grange on our way to other places. It's a beautiful little town with some of the most georgeous scenery in all of Texas. Still, we never actually thought of it as a destination, that is until this past weekend.
We went, on a whim, just to get away overnight. On Sunday, at day's end we could hardly bear the thought of leaving. While we were in town, we discovered a great little eatery called Bistro 108, which combined the elegance of big city dining with the down-home hospitality you would expect from a "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant. We visited Monument Hill and the Kreishe Brewery which is now a state park, which combines history of Texas with that of a local man and his dedication to a community. If antiques are your thing, there are plenty of antique malls in town and within driving distance. The historic towns of Fayetteville and Round Top are just minutes away, with plenty of unique suprises and delights in either location.
I hope in the coming weeks to add more reviews like this one. Hopefully they will provide ideas for getaways all your own.
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