Location: Winnsboro
Top Things to do in Winnsboro
Top 10 Things to do in Winnsboro, United States
Winnsboro is a city in Franklin and Wood Counties in the U.S. state of Texas, located north of Tyler. The population was 3,252 at the 2010 census, down from 3,584 at the 2000 census. Settlement of Winnsboro began in the 1850s with a post office established between 1854 and 1855.
Restaurants in Winnsboro
1. Beauweevils
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Texanontheroad2011 - Lewisville, Texas
Pleasurable the minute you walk through the door! Every area was fresh and visually appealing to the eye. It was a fun place to walk through and the prices were very reasonable.
2. Stardragonfly Herb Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Irishlandscape - Winnsboro, Texas
The best little shop In Winnsboro bar none. Great products, great prices, sweet clerks. A huge verity of loose leaf teas, herbs, essential oils, organic nuts, gluten free flower mixes, organic spices, the list goes on. If your feeling under the weather go visit with Susan at the shop and she will fix you right up. All With natural healthy herbs.
3. Clara Ida Frances, Inc
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Shopping for a lifestyle? Experience shopping like never before in our beautiful store and unique merchandise. Gifts, clothing, jewelry, scares, body and bath lotions, home and garden, specialty wines, cigars,and chocolates Both men and women enjoy the experience.
Reviewed By Valiant V - Winnsboro, Texas, United States
Clara Ida Frances has always been a place that has wonderful things for the home. A gift-shopper's paradise! (gifts for yourself too!)
But now that they have moved to their own building - a historic Winnsboro landmark - and restored that building to it's former glory - Clara Ida Frances shines!
Upscale home furnishings, gifts for the woman (or man) who has everything. Nice little things to buy yourself. Decorations, gadgets, scents, accent pieces - and even clothing now. Some cool items for classy guys - emergency cell-phone charges, brass tire gauges, the nicest gun "rug" you've ever seen (handcrafted out of fine materials) are just a few of the treasures you'll discover.
Janice, Nancy, or one the charming girls who work here will be happy to show you around.
The even have gourmet chocolate, nuts, wine, and even cigars!
Do take a step back when you get inside - it's hard not to let the trinkets fill your field of vision - but look up and around at the renewed beauty of this early 20th-century building. The dirt, dust, grime, years and layers of paint and tacky "redecorations" have been stripped away and the natural beauty of the building show through - probably even *better* than the day the building first opened ~100 years ago. It's bright, open - old and new at the same time - a feast for the eye.
Good job Peter, Janice (York!)
4. Main Street Antiques and Collectibles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
For years, Main Street Antiques & Collectibles has been the placein Winnsboro to hunt for rare personal treasures, special gifts,vintage furnishings and retro decorative items. Located in the heart of historic Winnsboro, just north of the intersection of TX Highways 11 & 37 (Broadway & Main), Main Street Antiques & Collectibles’ large family of vendors enjoy a steady flow of treasure hunters six days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain or shine, of course!
Reviewed By katsillick - Scroggins, Texas
I really enjoyed shopping here. A big variety to choose from. The people where very friendly and helpful.
5. Crossroads Music Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Crossroads Music Company & Listening Room keeps live music aLIVE in East Texas, by bringing top-notch performers into Winnsboro for concerts!
Reviewed By texascouple25
Wanting to do something different last night, my husband and I went to a concert featuring Brad Davis, GRAMMY winner, 2012 Texas Studio Musician of the year. He was wonderful, of course. We also heard Cole Risner play guitar and sing opening for Brad. Later in the concert, Deborah Porter joined with Brad on stage with her vocals & ukulele. All in all, the venue is comfortable and relaxed and where you can really sit back and enjoy good music. This was our first visit, but it will not be our last.
6. Winnsboro Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
The friendliest Market in Northeast Texas. Year round Farmers' Market featuring only locally grown and produced products. At our market you will find: grass-fed beef, pastured chicken, organic heritage pork, free range and organic eggs, farm fresh yogurt and cheese, goats milk fudge and soap, plants and herbs, canned items, and lots of fruits and vegetables seasonally. Open every Saturdays: November - March 10 am until 1 pm April - October 8 am until Noon
Reviewed By Bill J - Winnsboro, TX
In a day and age where Farmers' Markets are fading away or being taken over by wholesalers re-selling produce from commercial markets, THIS farmers' Market is doing it the old-fashioned way!
This market is different from most others in that all of the growers and producers are *local* - within 50 miles I'm told. For being in a small town, there is an amazing variety of produce, eggs, meat, baked goods and even handmade soaps here. It's fun to talk to the farmers and growers. They're all small operations - couples and families that grow everything themselves and can tell you what varieties of tomato *this* is or what kind of lettuce *that* is. The people are friendly and like to chat (so don't be in a hurry!)
The produce varies by season of course, but even in January there were two or three farmers selling fresh lettuce, turnips, and radishes. The market started going year-round last November - previously it was open April through October. It's on the street during the "normal" growing season and on the patio of the local coffee shop (Art & Espresso) during the winter months.
Eggs are usually available though sometimes they sell out quickly so it pays to get there early to make sure you get the best selection. There were quail eggs here last spring, but I haven't seen any lately.
There are 2 or 3 vendors here who sell grass-fed beef and a couple that sell pork as well - some are even organic but you have to make sure to ask because not all of them are. A Mennonite couple has pastured chicken and had turkeys available for Thanksgiving - they also amazing lettuce!
There's a lady here who sells the neatest pastries and scones and cookies - some things that are pretty involved like strudel and a German cake called "Baumkuchen" that has little layers in it and chocolate icing.
You can also find soap made from goat milk and bath salts and some lotions here.
Because the selection of produce changes with the season (and our drought here, Ugh) you never know what to expect here. They have a face book page that lists what is going to be at the market every week, so it's a good idea to check there if you're looking for something special.
7. Ditto Galleries
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By adventurer2011_11 - Winnsboro, Texas
Visited this gallery a few times this year, and there is always someone in there that is knowledgeable and friendly on hand. They are great at telling you what's on the galleries agenda in the near future, with a pamphlet for you to take home. They have a lovely gift shop with art supplies, and original works of art for purchase. They also have silent auction events with musical entertainment from time to time. Great, free entertainment!
8. Winnsboro Center For the Arts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Winnsboro Center for the Arts, a 501(c)3 organization initiates, supports, presents, and preserves projects in nearly every artistic medium. The WCA is a 100% volunteer organization. WCA's commitment to literature, music, and performing arts continues to grow from its fundamental mission to make the arts of our own time accessible to everyone.
Reviewed By JakkieP - Dallas, Texas
If you have not been to this quaint Downtown Theatre, you're missing a lot.
The Historic building is perfectly preserved and restored and the ambiance is inevitable.
What a thriving and creative sector! Not only does the Winnsboro Center For The Arts boost the community's economy and attract Tourists, talented Artists and cultural enterprises, it realizes many cultural and civic potential to all members of the community.
WCA is a Tourist Attraction, like not many others and its existence infuses the community with energy and innovation, making Winnsboro an appealing place to visit, live, play and conduct business.
I have never been to a performance at The Winnsboro Center For The Arts, that has not left me totally ecstatic and/or teary eyed.
What an EXPERIENCE!
9. Creekside Mini Golf
10. The Eclectic Elephant Boutique
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
The Eclectic Elephant Boutique is nestled in the historic district of Winnsboro, TX. At The Eclectic Elephant Boutique, our goal is to offer a pleasant and fun shopping experience. We hope to be different from any other store in town and we love to have a good time. We hope that our store will reflect this! On our home decor side, we have antiques and a wide array of nic-nacs and gift items. We also have a huge selection of costume and gemstone jewelry. Most of our gemstones are set in 925 silver and include: Agate, Agate Geode, Amber, Amethyst, Bloodstone, Chalcedony, Citrine, Coral, Druzy, Emerald, Garnet, Hematite, Howlite, Iolite, Jade, Jasper, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Morganite, Mystic Topaz, Obsidian, Opal, Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Sodalite, Tiger Eye, Topaz, Tourmaline, Turquoise and more - most under $25. Gemstones make wonderful gifts - since they are natural stones, no two are alike. Our store is decorated with a unique variety of affordable and specialty items. We would love to help you create your own perfect style or simply find the perfect gift for a friend, home or office. If this sounds like you, then we invite you to come enjoy our store and celebrate your own uniqueness! We love to help, offer advice, create a specific piece of jewelry for a particular customer and meet new people. With affordable prices, we offer an exclusive treasure trove of accessories; we can create most any look. There is something for everyone
Reviewed By JakkieP - Dallas, Texas
I felt like I left the basic hum-drum of everyday and stepped into a new world, when I entered this eclectic shop! It is amazing and so much bargains and unique items from all over the world. Very exclusive Jewelry too! It is impossible to leave empty handed!
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