Serenity Cove Guidebook
Food scene
1227 N Brazos St
1227 North Brazos StreetGood food, and good service.
100 Tejas Trail
100 Tejas TrailNearby and on the lake
1223 N Brazos St
1223 North Brazos StreetNearby, the pepperoni is the best selection.
Silos Baking Co.
601 Webster AveThis award-winning winery in nearby Meridian prides itself on growing high-quality grapes on certified grafted vines using sustainable and energy-efficient methods. Head for the rock patio and enjoy a bold Quickdraw Syrah as you look out on the vineyards and rolling countryside.
10 locals recommend
Red Caboose Winery
1147 County Rd 1110This award-winning winery in nearby Meridian prides itself on growing high-quality grapes on certified grafted vines using sustainable and energy-efficient methods. Head for the rock patio and enjoy a bold Quickdraw Syrah as you look out on the vineyards and rolling countryside.
Sightseeing
McCown Valley Park
283 McCown Valley Park RoadBosque Arts Center
215 S College Hill DrBosque Museum
301 S Avenue QIt’s hardly a room fit for a king, but Elvis himself once spent a night in this historic 1893 county jail. Today, it’s an officially recognized historic place and home to Native American artifacts, Willie Nelson memorabilia, vintage clothing, and other exhibits. The Hillsboro attraction is open Saturdays from April through October, and by appointment.
The Cell Block
120 Clifton Art AlleyIt’s hardly a room fit for a king, but Elvis himself once spent a night in this historic 1893 county jail. Today, it’s an officially recognized historic place and home to Native American artifacts, Willie Nelson memorabilia, vintage clothing, and other exhibits. The Hillsboro attraction is open Saturdays from April through October, and by appointment.
When you need to give your sunburn a rest, head to Clifton and catch a flick at Texas’ oldest continually operating movie house. First-runs show Thursday through Sunday, at a rate you may not believe if you’re used to big-city ticket prices. If you need to duck out, try to time it for intermission. The theatre keeps up the tradition of a halfway-point break, signaling it with the classic jingle “Let’s All Go to the Lobby.”
12 locals recommend
The Cliftex Theatre
306 W 5th StWhen you need to give your sunburn a rest, head to Clifton and catch a flick at Texas’ oldest continually operating movie house. First-runs show Thursday through Sunday, at a rate you may not believe if you’re used to big-city ticket prices. If you need to duck out, try to time it for intermission. The theatre keeps up the tradition of a halfway-point break, signaling it with the classic jingle “Let’s All Go to the Lobby.”
Rolling fairways, spectacular lake views, and world-class design are part of the reason why the two golf courses at White Bluff Resort on Lake Whitney are considered among the best in Texas. Both the New and Old courses, designed by 13-time PGA tour winner Bruce Lietzke, wind through dense forests and feature sand bunkers, water hazards, and elevation changes.
6 locals recommend
White Bluff Resort
Oak Wood DriveRolling fairways, spectacular lake views, and world-class design are part of the reason why the two golf courses at White Bluff Resort on Lake Whitney are considered among the best in Texas. Both the New and Old courses, designed by 13-time PGA tour winner Bruce Lietzke, wind through dense forests and feature sand bunkers, water hazards, and elevation changes.
Channel your inner Jules Verne at the Paul and Jane Meyer Observatory, located on a bluff near Clifton, where the night is dark and the stars are big and bright. Every month the observatory hosts an open house in which you can get an introduction to astronomy via the in-house, 24-inch Ritchey-Chretien telescope, the same type of configuration as the Hubble Telescope.
Paul and Jane Meyer Observatory
14801 Farm to Market Rd 182Channel your inner Jules Verne at the Paul and Jane Meyer Observatory, located on a bluff near Clifton, where the night is dark and the stars are big and bright. Every month the observatory hosts an open house in which you can get an introduction to astronomy via the in-house, 24-inch Ritchey-Chretien telescope, the same type of configuration as the Hubble Telescope.
Discover the history of the Lake Whitney area at this museum, located in the old post office building in downtown Whitney. Exhibits include the Whitney Jail House Door, a doll collection, and displays that tell the stories of Fort Graham, the infamous Battle of the Benches, and more. The museum is open on the second and fourth Saturday from April to October.
Whitney Area Museum Inc
303 North Brazos StreetDiscover the history of the Lake Whitney area at this museum, located in the old post office building in downtown Whitney. Exhibits include the Whitney Jail House Door, a doll collection, and displays that tell the stories of Fort Graham, the infamous Battle of the Benches, and more. The museum is open on the second and fourth Saturday from April to October.
City/town information
The town Chip and Joanna made famous. Check out a Baylor football game or great a cupcake at the The Silos.
45 locals recommend
Waco
The town Chip and Joanna made famous. Check out a Baylor football game or great a cupcake at the The Silos.
Dallas
Only 1 hour away
Neighborhoods
Victorian Homes in Hubbard
Some of the most spectacular architecture in the Lake Whitney area can be found in Hubbard, the “Victorian Crossroads of Central Texas.” Numerous grand late 19th-century and early 20th-century homes, such as the 1882 McDaniel Family Home and the 1896 Rigsby Home, can be seen when you tour this historic town. Don’t miss the eye-catching First Methodist Church of Hubbard, an imposing prairie school-style church featuring twin towers and more than 100 stained glass windows.
Hubbard, TX 76648
Hubbard
Victorian Homes in Hubbard
Some of the most spectacular architecture in the Lake Whitney area can be found in Hubbard, the “Victorian Crossroads of Central Texas.” Numerous grand late 19th-century and early 20th-century homes, such as the 1882 McDaniel Family Home and the 1896 Rigsby Home, can be seen when you tour this historic town. Don’t miss the eye-catching First Methodist Church of Hubbard, an imposing prairie school-style church featuring twin towers and more than 100 stained glass windows.
Hubbard, TX 76648
City advice
What to pack
Bring water shoes as the lake bottom is rocky.
You can access the lake from the backyard, the lake bottom is rocky so bring some water shoes. On clear days you can see partially through the water.
Don't miss
Sunset on the lake
You can kayak down to the open lake and watch the sunset. You can also head to McCown Valley Park and watch the sunset from the beach area.