Tanglewood Resort Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Timeless Appeal
Tucked on the Texas-Oklahoma border on beautiful Lake Texoma lies an affordable vacation destination with a rich history. Tanglewood Resort has been a staple of north Texas for more than 50 years. The family-friendly resort has a championship 18-hole golf course, two restaurants, heated pools, a cocktail lounge with stunning views of the sparkling blue lake, 224 spacious guest rooms, and close proximity to everything Lake Texoma has to offer. Now Tanglewood Resort is celebrating its 50-year history by inviting guests to a Vintage Vacation this summer.
Tanglewood Resort traces its roots back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time when the American road trip was at its peak and lakeside resorts became beloved weekend escapes for families and friends across Texas and Oklahoma. Developers envisioned a place where visitors from the Dallas/Fort Worth area could leave the city behind and find relaxation, recreation, and natural beauty just a short drive away.
The resort quickly became part of the region’s growing vacation culture. With breathtaking views, fresh lake air, proximity to premiere fishing, and wide Texas skies, Tanglewood offered something special: a place where guests could slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of a classic getaway.
Tanglewood has three months of vintage family-friendly fun planned for summer vacations this year including outdoor concerts, board game baskets, vintage lawn games, picnic kits to enjoy by the lake, water aerobics classes, pickleball, popsicle hour, ice cream socials, and so much more.
The Lake Texoma resort, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of the famous Tanglewood Tower a couple of years ago and completed phase I of a multi-year renovation plan, has a long history of affordable family fun. Originally designed by prominent architect O’Neil Ford in 1974, the iconic Tanglewood Tower famously overlooks Lake Texoma with some of the best sunset views in the area. Guests can catch live music and karaoke in the tower on the weekends with a laid-back vibe and cozy community atmosphere.
“We’re so proud that Tanglewood has been part of family memories for half a century and decided it’s time to lean into that history,” says Tanglewood Resort co-owner Dani Cocanougher. “Now is the perfect time for families to put down their phones and enjoy a vintage vacation with wholesome games and old fashioned family fun.”
Over the decades, Tanglewood has evolved with each generation of guests. From early lakeside vacations and golf weekends to weddings, conferences, and family reunions, the resort has welcomed travelers looking for the same thing it offered from the beginning: a place to unwind and reconnect.
As part of the Timeless Tanglewood theme, Tanglewood’s villas are decorated with vintage artwork featuring old photos of the resort and vintage memorabilia. Cocanougher traveled to San Antonio this winter to meet with O’Neil’s modern day firm Ford, Powell, and Carson, where she was presented with the original architectural sketches of Tanglewood, which will be on display in the lobby this summer along with other timeless resort memorabilia.
“We want to offer people an affordable place where they can make memories with their families,” says Cocanougher. “As we restore and reimagine the resort, we’re not just renovating buildings — we’re honoring the spirit of those first vacations and ensuring that the timeless charm of Tanglewood continues for decades to come. So many guests who came here when they were kids are now bringing their kids and there’s something so special about that. There’s history in this resort and we’re excited to share it with our guests this summer.”
For more information and reservations, visit www.tanglewoodresort.com.
