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Welcome
to Spatterdock Guest Houses Here are some ideas for you on places to eat and things to see in our area, places to go and eateries in our area. Line Up A Boat Ride We recommend "Billy Carter's Get Lost and Love It" tours. You will be on your private tour in a Go-Devil boat that can take you places that no many visitors see from a larger boat. This Go-Devil can skim through small openings in the trees and little pockets tucked away in the back waters of Caddo Lake. Pontoon boats are available for large groups and photography tours. Make your
reservations by phone (903-789-3213), or better yet, go to Johnson's
Ranch Marina and meet with the folks in Texas' oldest inland marina.
A covered pavilion gives you a panoramic look of Big Cypress Bayou.
Open the doors to the building and step back in time by viewing
Caddo memorabilia. Snacks, soft drinks, beer, fishing gear, along
with lake maps, professional photos, books and souvenirs are for
sale in the curious old building that has withstood many floods.
Food Offered in the Uncertain Area Lighthouse
Bar and Grill, Excellent food and a good selection of beer and
wine. Entertainment includes a juke box and pool tables. Open 7
days per week from 12 noon to 12 midnight. Friendly folks! Big Pines
Lodge, a waterside
restaurant with typical Caddo Lake fare. Originally built in the
1940's, it is a traditional stop for those who come often to Caddo
Lake. Closed Monday and Tuesday. It's a great place for large groups
of people. River
Bend Restaurant,
built high off the water, serves excellent food with a great view
of Big Cypress Bayou. One of their specialties is a bowl of red
beans with every meal. Closed Monday's an Tuesday's. Caddo
Outpost, the
town grocery store where you can pick up all the items you failed
to pack and grab a warm breakfast and a home cooked lunch or sandwiches. Circle
S Country Store,
is a little grocery stop that serves breakfast and lunch. Their
hamburgers are delicious. Go west on FM-2198, cross over Hwy 43,
and you will see Circle S on your left. They also sell gasoline. Aseret
Mexican Restaurant (Aseret
is Teresa spelled backward and the name of the owner's wife.) The
enchiladas (veracruz style) are delichious. Owner, Jacobo, plays
amazing guitar for visitors.
Places to Go Johnson's
Ranch Marina is
a must. In operation for over 100 years, it is the oldest inland
marina in Texas. Meet Billy Carter, the owner, and his great staff,
all knowledgeable about Caddo Lake. National
Wildlife Refuge,
once an army ordinance plant, has miles of woodland roads to explore
on foot, horseback or in a vehicle. Caddo
Lake State Park,
a beautiful park with hilly terrain. Built by Civilian Conservation,
rock structures remain. There is a fee to drive through the park.
Located off of FM-2198. Bracey
Ranch, horseback
riding. Reggie Bracey was the cowboy who rode the horse for the
Denver Cowboys. He also worked many years as a rodeo clown. He will
be a great host for a horseback adventure. Memaw's
Tee Shirt and Souvenir Shop,
quality gifts, including pottery, tee-shirts, caps, book by local
writers and much more. Beer's Field Cemetery, on Mound Pond Road. A quirky little cemetery where local folks are laid to rest. Taylor Island Volkswagons, enjoy the repurposed mosaic VWs on Bois d Arc and North Mossy Brake Drive. Stop in at Wildfern, home of Billy and Dottie Carter, and walk to the right of the house to enjoy the garden and the new "Bigfoot Walked Here" trail. Jefferson, TX, an historic town with nice shops and eateries and activities bor both young and old. Jefferson is about 16 east on Hwy 134. Recommended --- Kitt's Kornbread Sandwich and Pie Bar and the Austin Street Bistro. These are two of many good places to eat in Jefferson. Shopping for cool clothes, Made in The Shade on Austin Street. Marshall, TX, 16 miles south on Hwy 43, has breathed life into it's main street. Try a lunch at Central Perks, in the renovated Weisman building. Marshall has 3 fine museums: Railroad Museum, Michelson Art Museum and Old County Courthouse Museum. T.C. Lindsey and Company, an old country mercantile that has been in operation for over 100 years (a step back in time). Great place to visit. There is also an Alligator Farm in Waskom. It has activities for kids.
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N. Mossy Brake Road, Uncertain, Texas 75661 |