‘LIFE’S FLAVORS’ 3/17 WITH ALLISON LIBBY-THESING OF THE OAKS BED & BREAKFAST
Just fifteen minutes East of Sulphur Springs is Mt. Vernon, Texas. A little spot away from the big city life, where you can stop into downtown and find a few good places to eat and cute places to shop for just the right item on your list. The city is working hard to renovate their downtown to bring life back to the city, with local shops and eateries. We found a few that you might want to stop by while visiting Sulphur Springs.
The Chop House if a wonderful stop for dinner while visiting the area. The hours of operation are from 5-10 p.m. each night except for Sunday. You can make a reservation on the website, if you are traveling with a large group or small group. We highly recommend making a reservation, especially on the weekend so that you can dine when you want to. They have a good selection in their bar for mixed drinks and wine.
Plan to stop by during lunch, be sure to check out the other dinning options such as 5B Burger Co, Sweet Home Texas, or Steve-O’s Pizza. Each location offers a little different taste depending on what you are looking for to dine on.
Before or after you eat be sure to check out the shops along the square. There is a little bit of something for everyone. One boutique ranges from baby gifts, to men’s clothing. There is another cute shop that features women’s clothing but where you can also order flowers for any special occasion.
Mount Vernon is the county seat for Franklin County and happens to house the court house on the square as well. Along with the library and a couple of museums that are just off of the square. Be sure to check out the websites for the museums, to verify hours of operation. Covid has played a difficult part in limiting operating hours at some of these local establishments.
One of the city’s highlights is the Mt. Vernon Food and Wine festival that will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022. This festival features amazing Texas wines and food from all over the state. Food, music and wine, who could ask for more. Be sure to check out this great East Texas event.
Grab your bike and come out to support the Rotary Club of Mt. Vernon in their annual Tour de Cypress Bike Ride. This ride can be taken in any number of lengths, as determined by your fitness level. Bring the whole family out to have fun and get a little sun and exercise on Saturday, April 16, you can register by clicking this link.
To top off your Mt. Vernon adventure don’t forget to check out the Johnson Photo Print Studio. For $12.95 per person you can enter their wonderfully curated studio and take all the selfie photos you want with your friends, family and the people you meet. This is a great way to be social in a fun environment and make some lasting memories. Be sure to check out the Main Street Alliance web page for more information on what is happening in the downtown Mt. Vernon area. There is so much exciting stuff going on, that you might not want to miss out.
Contributed by Allison Libby-Thesing
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