Exploring Hidden Texas from Twin Creeks Ranch

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Exploring Hidden Texas from Twin Creeks Ranch

Sightseeing

The Franklin Drive Through Safari boasts more than 1,000 exotic animals in one of the most unique experiences in Central Texas for all ages. Located on Hwy 79 directly across the Bishopville Rd turnoff from Twin Creeks.
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Franklin Drive Thru Safari
4324 W Hwy 79
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The Franklin Drive Through Safari boasts more than 1,000 exotic animals in one of the most unique experiences in Central Texas for all ages. Located on Hwy 79 directly across the Bishopville Rd turnoff from Twin Creeks.
If you aren't done with Safari, drive a bit further and enjoy the Aggieland Safari as well!
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Aggieland Adventure Zoo & Safari Park
18075 FM974
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If you aren't done with Safari, drive a bit further and enjoy the Aggieland Safari as well!
The Franklin Ranch Community Park located minutes away in near by Franklin, is free and open to the public daily. A great afternoon trip for kids if you are feeling restless. The community park is 84 acres of year-round family fun located just north of Franklin on FM 46. The park features six baseball/softball fields, and one multi-purpose space that is large enough for two full sized football fields or two full sized soccer fields or multiple smaller football or soccer fields. In addition, there are two pavilions, a splash pad, an amphitheater, three concession stands with restrooms, and nine miles of walking trails. The park has a fishing lake and fishing shack, an outdoor education center, and several playgrounds and large open areas for play. The Franklin Ranch also hosts some of the largest amateur high school baseball tournaments in Central Texas all summer. Teams are welcome to stay at Twin Creeks, or our visitors may want to check out a game if a tournament is in town.
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Franklin Ranch Community Park
2925 FM 46
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The Franklin Ranch Community Park located minutes away in near by Franklin, is free and open to the public daily. A great afternoon trip for kids if you are feeling restless. The community park is 84 acres of year-round family fun located just north of Franklin on FM 46. The park features six baseball/softball fields, and one multi-purpose space that is large enough for two full sized football fields or two full sized soccer fields or multiple smaller football or soccer fields. In addition, there are two pavilions, a splash pad, an amphitheater, three concession stands with restrooms, and nine miles of walking trails. The park has a fishing lake and fishing shack, an outdoor education center, and several playgrounds and large open areas for play. The Franklin Ranch also hosts some of the largest amateur high school baseball tournaments in Central Texas all summer. Teams are welcome to stay at Twin Creeks, or our visitors may want to check out a game if a tournament is in town.
The Hearne Depot is a restored 1901 Train Depot open Wed- Sat 11-4. Full of an amazing collection of railroad and local history and model trains. It's free admission and right off Hwy 6 in Hearne, great for a quick stop in with young kids. Please leave the all volunteer Depot a donation when you visit.
Hearne Railroad Museum Depot
139 W 9th St
The Hearne Depot is a restored 1901 Train Depot open Wed- Sat 11-4. Full of an amazing collection of railroad and local history and model trains. It's free admission and right off Hwy 6 in Hearne, great for a quick stop in with young kids. Please leave the all volunteer Depot a donation when you visit.
You wouldn't be the first visitors to stay at Twin Creeks specifically to visit the massive only in Texas Christmas light extravaganza that is Santa's Wonderland in nearby College Station, about 30 minutes from the Ranch.
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Nissens Verden
18898 Hwy 6
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You wouldn't be the first visitors to stay at Twin Creeks specifically to visit the massive only in Texas Christmas light extravaganza that is Santa's Wonderland in nearby College Station, about 30 minutes from the Ranch.
Catch and Aggie football or baseball games, or just in town visiting the campus, and don't want to stay in town? Twin Creeks is one of the largest Airbnb venues near College Station, 30 minutes away.
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Texas A M University
400 Bizzell St
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Catch and Aggie football or baseball games, or just in town visiting the campus, and don't want to stay in town? Twin Creeks is one of the largest Airbnb venues near College Station, 30 minutes away.
30 minutes away in College Station, one of three Presidential libraries in Texas.
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George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
1000 George Bush Dr W
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30 minutes away in College Station, one of three Presidential libraries in Texas.
Very, very off the beaten path, and about 45 minutes away in Groesbeck, Old Fort Parker is a massive multi-acre reproduction of mid 1800s Texas log fort, built on the site of the original Fort Parker, of Cynthia Ann Parker fame, captured mother of Quanah Parker, the last of the Comanche War Chiefs. Robertson County in the Texas Republic days was the definition of the Wild West. Check out their events calendar during holiday season, and call ahead for operating hours.
Old Fort Parker Historic Site
866 Park Rd 35
Very, very off the beaten path, and about 45 minutes away in Groesbeck, Old Fort Parker is a massive multi-acre reproduction of mid 1800s Texas log fort, built on the site of the original Fort Parker, of Cynthia Ann Parker fame, captured mother of Quanah Parker, the last of the Comanche War Chiefs. Robertson County in the Texas Republic days was the definition of the Wild West. Check out their events calendar during holiday season, and call ahead for operating hours.
If you're looking for fishing, nearby Lake Limestone is a highly regarded Texas fishing lake for largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie about 45 minutes from the Ranch.
Lake Limestone
If you're looking for fishing, nearby Lake Limestone is a highly regarded Texas fishing lake for largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie about 45 minutes from the Ranch.

Food scene

New Baden General Store is a must visit on Friday night for the highly popular weekly fish fry buffet, or order off their country kitchen menu anytime. The dining room is a great 100 year old general store, and one of our favorite locales. Or call ahead for pickup.
New Baden General Store
3550 Main St
New Baden General Store is a must visit on Friday night for the highly popular weekly fish fry buffet, or order off their country kitchen menu anytime. The dining room is a great 100 year old general store, and one of our favorite locales. Or call ahead for pickup.
Local coffee shop with its own roasts and excellent baristas, indoor and outdoor patio seating in a Historic storefront in downtown Calvert, minutes from Twin Creeks. A must stop in Central Texas for coffee aficionados. Tell them Twin Creeks sent you.
Farmers To Market —Calvert Coffee Co.
Main Street
Local coffee shop with its own roasts and excellent baristas, indoor and outdoor patio seating in a Historic storefront in downtown Calvert, minutes from Twin Creeks. A must stop in Central Texas for coffee aficionados. Tell them Twin Creeks sent you.
Culinary experience and art work to match the best in the big city, in a casual historic small town atmosphere. Dine in or order for take out.
Cast Iron Bistro
726 Main Street
Culinary experience and art work to match the best in the big city, in a casual historic small town atmosphere. Dine in or order for take out.
Not your typical small town restaurant, Wood fired pizza, wine and beer for a change of pace for the whole family in nearby Historic Calvert, TX.
Wonkey Donkey
505 Main St
Not your typical small town restaurant, Wood fired pizza, wine and beer for a change of pace for the whole family in nearby Historic Calvert, TX.
The award winning local En Gedi winery has a great tasting room in Historic downtown Calvert. Tell Pat and Karen you're staying at Twin Creeks, and enjoy a complimentary bottle of En Gedi wine on us, waiting for you at the Ranch House when you arrive.
En Gedi Vineyards and Winery
604 Main St
The award winning local En Gedi winery has a great tasting room in Historic downtown Calvert. Tell Pat and Karen you're staying at Twin Creeks, and enjoy a complimentary bottle of En Gedi wine on us, waiting for you at the Ranch House when you arrive.
One of the best known wineries in Central Texas, about 30 minutes away from the Ranch in nearby Bryan-College Station. Try En Gedi and Messina Hof on the same day and make a trip of it.
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Messina Hof Winery - Bryan
4545 Old Reliance Rd
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One of the best known wineries in Central Texas, about 30 minutes away from the Ranch in nearby Bryan-College Station. Try En Gedi and Messina Hof on the same day and make a trip of it.
Historic Calvert is a must stop for Twin Creeks visitors. Boasting dozens of shops and eateries in one of the best kept secrets in Texas. Check out Lost Creek Art Gallery, the En Gedi Winery Tasting Room, Farmers to Market Coffee Shop, and grab dinner or lunch at one of a number of eateries. Don't forget to drive through the best collection of Victorian era mansions in Texas, and check out the Victorian era restored Gazebo. Check out our facebook page and don't miss the local calender of events, including farmers markets, pumpkin patch, and vintage car parades.
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Calvert
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Historic Calvert is a must stop for Twin Creeks visitors. Boasting dozens of shops and eateries in one of the best kept secrets in Texas. Check out Lost Creek Art Gallery, the En Gedi Winery Tasting Room, Farmers to Market Coffee Shop, and grab dinner or lunch at one of a number of eateries. Don't forget to drive through the best collection of Victorian era mansions in Texas, and check out the Victorian era restored Gazebo. Check out our facebook page and don't miss the local calender of events, including farmers markets, pumpkin patch, and vintage car parades.
Locally owned casual American grill and dining in a restored historic post office in Downtown Hearne.
Pony Express Bar & Grill
302 S Magnolia St
Locally owned casual American grill and dining in a restored historic post office in Downtown Hearne.
Long known for its chicken fried steak and down home feel, the Dixie Cafe is Central Texas institution located in Hearne, Texas.
Dixie Cafe
708 S Market St
Long known for its chicken fried steak and down home feel, the Dixie Cafe is Central Texas institution located in Hearne, Texas.
A Mexican food institution in the area, one of our recent guests texted "ate at Mary's El Alamo Mexican restaurant last night in Hearne. Best Mexican food in Texas!!"
El Alamo Cafe
206 W 3rd St
A Mexican food institution in the area, one of our recent guests texted "ate at Mary's El Alamo Mexican restaurant last night in Hearne. Best Mexican food in Texas!!"
One of several excellent restaurants close by the Ranch in Hearne, dine in or order for pick up.
Ama's Mexican Restaurant
1647 N Market St
One of several excellent restaurants close by the Ranch in Hearne, dine in or order for pick up.

City/town information

A hidden Historic Texas gem, Calvert boasts dozens of shops and eateries minutes from the ranch in one of the most intact National Register Historic Districts of any small town in Texas, including a Historic Main Street and the largest collection of Victorian mansions in Texas. Don't forget to check out the town events calendar, the local award winning En Gedi Winery Tasting Room, and Farmers to Market Coffee Shop. Calvert is a great Saturday morning getaway from the ranch.
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Calvert
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A hidden Historic Texas gem, Calvert boasts dozens of shops and eateries minutes from the ranch in one of the most intact National Register Historic Districts of any small town in Texas, including a Historic Main Street and the largest collection of Victorian mansions in Texas. Don't forget to check out the town events calendar, the local award winning En Gedi Winery Tasting Room, and Farmers to Market Coffee Shop. Calvert is a great Saturday morning getaway from the ranch.
Hearne, called the Crossroads of Texas, is a historic rail town on Hwy 6 and Hwy 79. One of of three rural towns near Twin Creeks, the kids won't forget the rail yards passing through town on the way to the Ranch. Stop in or order takeout for Mexican food at Mary's El Alamo or Ama's Mexican Restaurant, grab a Sonic and check out the free Hearne Depot Rail Museum.
Hearne
Hearne, called the Crossroads of Texas, is a historic rail town on Hwy 6 and Hwy 79. One of of three rural towns near Twin Creeks, the kids won't forget the rail yards passing through town on the way to the Ranch. Stop in or order takeout for Mexican food at Mary's El Alamo or Ama's Mexican Restaurant, grab a Sonic and check out the free Hearne Depot Rail Museum.
Franklin is the closest town to the Ranch, and boasts the well known Franklin Safari with over a 1,000 exotic animals, and the Franklin Ranch, an 84 acre community park with fishing lake, ball fields, playgrounds, and walking trails. Check out the picturesque Franklin Courthouse on the square on your way to grabbing an ice cream at Dairy Queen for a quick outing.
Franklin
Franklin is the closest town to the Ranch, and boasts the well known Franklin Safari with over a 1,000 exotic animals, and the Franklin Ranch, an 84 acre community park with fishing lake, ball fields, playgrounds, and walking trails. Check out the picturesque Franklin Courthouse on the square on your way to grabbing an ice cream at Dairy Queen for a quick outing.