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Gruene Hall- Gruene, TX
Gruene Hall looks like a movie set. Is is everything you would imagine Texas’ oldest dance hall to be, and more. It is absolutely imperfectly perfect.
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Hotel Paisano- Marfa, TX
The Hotel Paisano is the living breathing embodiment of Old Texas. From the mounted Longhorn on the wall, to the intricately tiled floor, it is everything you would imagine a historic Western hotel to be. It is a hotel that transports you when you walk through the door, conveying a true sense of time and place. El Paisano was one of five hotels developed by El Paso Businessman Charles Bassett in the early 1900s, designed to bring tourism to West Texas. Designed by the famous architectural firm Troust & Troust in the Spanish Revival style, ground was broken just days before the 1929 Stock Market Crash. Not deterred by these…
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The Legendary Texas Polo Club- Boerne, TX
At only four rooms, the The Legendary Texas Polo Club might be more of an inn than a hotel, but it is certainly historic, and is by far one of the most unique places I have ever hung my hat. Not only is it located in just about the cutest town ever, but it manages to pull off the designer goal of being beautifully decorated and comfortable at the same time. A rare combination indeed.
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Painted Churches of Texas- Schulenburg, TX
You don’t have to be religious to admire the artistry of the Painted Churches. Even viewed through secular eyes, they stand as a beautiful testament of the faith of the early Czech and German settlers of this region. If you are religious, you’ll love them even more.
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Hotel Galvez- Galveston, TX
Built in 1911, Hotel Galvez is a bit younger than the other classic Grand Dame seaside resorts; a Baby Grand perhaps. Though wildly popular in the early 20th century, tropical storms and changing local conditions have challenged the viability of this Spanish Revival beauty several times over the past century. Luckily, like Galveston itself, it has persevered, and stands as an elegant reminder of the island’s more glamorous past.
