Sulphur Springs Celebration Market takes place from 6-10 p.m. through September 20 with live music, splash pad, and vendors selling baked goods, outdoor and indoor decor, handmade body care, original art, and more.
The pedestrian-friendly district and revitalized downtown offer a unique ambiance with special events and numerous activities taking place adjacent to the market each week.
The award-winning Romanesque Revival courthouse is the showpiece and inspiration for the lively Celebration Plaza at the heart of the community. Visitors wander about the inviting, park-like grounds, play giant checkers and chess games, enjoy the laughter of kids dancing with water, experience the inspiring veterans memorial, and line up to use the amusing see-through bathrooms.
American and international flavors and beverages are all in a short walking distance. Guests find culinary adventures in upscale restaurants with cozy tables, Texas barbecue joints, hometown country cafes, and pleasant outdoor patios.
A variety of cuisine choices include steaks, shrimp, and fish, German bratwurst fresh off the grill, pizza direct from a wood-fired oven, gourmet sandwiches and burgers, stuffed baked potatoes, and a wide selection of craft beer and wine.
Ice cream is a treat during milk production tours and exhibits at the Southwest Dairy Museum and Education Center.
Shopping enthusiasts enjoy a variety of stores within walking distance of Celebration Plaza. Treasures found include books, jewelry, unusual rocks, gourmet kitchen tools, home decor, clothing, flowers, antiques, and hand-embroidered linens.
Take a refreshing step back in time at the Hopkins County Museum and Heritage Park. It features 11 acres of historical buildings where guests get a feel for the flavor of small town Texas around the turn of the century. There’s a working blacksmith shop, the first brick home in the county, a country store and post office, a grist mill, log houses, farm homes, a chapel, and much more.
Those looking for overnight lodging have many choices from a variety of hotels to warm-and-cozy bed and breakfasts. Go to www.VisitSulphurSpringsTX.org for details.
