• Taste The Stagecoach Inn’s interpretation of the legendary hushpuppies, a deep-fried ball made from cornmeal-based batter. Add their infamous Strawberry Kiss, a delightful merengue with strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and an almond crumble. And see what all the rage is about with the historical tomato aspic salad.

• Sip tasty beers at the lively hotspot Barrow Brewing Company, located next to Salado Creek. Enjoy locally sourced craft beers, both seasonal and year-round, in this old pole barn granary turned brewery.

• Sample one of the luscious pasta dishes at The Barton House, a residence originally built in 1866 and listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It opened as a restaurant in 1997, after numerous renovations seamlessly blended the old and new elements of the house, delighting history buffs while offering a varied menu.