Family Fun In Winnsboro!

This Christmas, my family spent time in the fun little town of Winnsboro, Texas, located in the Piney Woods of East Texas, a great place for families that love to be near lakes for fishing, boating & camping. It’s only an hour and a half drive for us from Dallas, 45 minutes from Tyler for my cousins. We enjoyed the beautiful mornings, looking across Lake Cypress Springs and drinking coffee with family. While we were visiting, we went into town and investigated the quaint shops on Main Street which were all decked out for Christmas. Winnsboro is a great town for anyone who is contemplating retirement, with so many art and music venues, fantastic shopping, and excellent restaurants. After we shopped and had lattes at Art and Espresso, we went to The Leaves of Winnsboro and looked at the new apartments that are being built in town. This will be a wonderful addition for people that would love to stay a weekend or even a few months, to get a good feel of what kind of town Winnsboro is.

My family and I have been to tons of events in Winnsboro, from car shows, Art Market, Crazy Dayz, fishing tournaments, golfing, holiday events and more. This year we went to the Art Market and there was a wide variety of exhibitors with unique items for sale. One of my favorite booths had custom bird houses that were made like castles. The craftsmanship was superb, and I couldn’t decide whether to give it as a Christmas present or to enjoy in my own home. And the beautiful paintings on display!

Another event that my husband enjoyed was the car show this year. They had tons of entries, from antique to new cars, and we voted on our favorite. Mine was the 1956 Ford Truck; my husband’s was the old Corvettes. We can’t agree on the same toothpaste, let alone cars. Even the kids were included by the organizers, as they could pick their favorite car as well. This is a great event to go to and enjoy walking the streets of Winnsboro with your family.

These are just a few events that we enjoyed while visiting Winnsboro this last year. If you’re looking for a place to relax and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of an “uptown” country setting, with fresh air and perks of the big city, without the hassle of traffic and big crowds, look no further than Winnsboro. It’s a town for all ages, from senior citizens, widows, and baby boomers, to young families, youth & little children. I can’t wait to take my family to the events that will be held in 2012 in this fun East Texas town.

Winnsboro Fine Art Market 2011