Acton Activity Guide

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FortWorth

Acton Hwy Acton Hwy / FM4

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FM167

DeCordovaBend

Smoky Hill Ct

Rollins St

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Fall Creek Hwy / FM

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Just 35 minutes from Fort Worth!

cton is a place to relax, retreat

and relive the past. Whether it’s

solitude, action or merriment

you’re looking for, you’ll find it here. From

butterfly tagging to star gazing, bird watching

to beer tasting, camping to quilting, this

community adjacent to Granbury offers year-

round fun for adventurers of all ages.

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Historic Cemetery

Opal Durant Community Center

Patti’s Last Resort

Acton Nature Center

Revolver Brewing

Texas Heritage Cabins Granbury Log Cabins

Fall Creek Farms

Camp El Tesoro

Whispering Creek Ranch

Free Public Boat Ramp

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Alone or with hundreds of family and friends, a retreat to Acton will be one for the memory book.Texas Heritage Cabins817-326-3639 | Granbury-Log-Cabins.comFor a secluded, private stay, consider Texas Heritage Cabins. The property offers an eco-friendly straw bale cabin, ideal for a week-long vacation or longer extended stay. The cabin has a large living area, kitchen and master suite with a queen bed and large, tiled shower area.

Also on the property is an 1867 “dog trot” style log house that was disassembled, moved and reassembled amongst towering oak and elm trees. The setup offers two separate, un-hosted guest

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DeCordova Bend Park 888-922-6272 | Brazos.orgFor an even more adventurous outdoor experience, plan to camp overnight at DeCordova Bend Park. The campground has a great view of the DeCordova Damn on Lake Granbury, and includes restrooms, picnic tables, a public swim area and a fishing pier. The Brazos River Authority-controlled park also has a boat launching ramp.

Fall Creek Farms 817-910-9232 If the season is right, you’ll find an unforgettable family outing at the family operated Fall Creek Farms. At this organic orchard, you can pick your own spring strawberries and summer peaches. The farm is also the home of “Killer,” the world’s largest armadillo, along with a collection of other giant metal critter sculptures. Be sure to call ahead or check Facebook, as weather conditions do affect the seasons considerably.

If your idea of relaxing includes nature, better bring your gear!Acton Nature Center817-326-6005 | ActonNatureCenter.org The 74-acre Acton Nature Center is a great starting point. With seven miles of hike/bike trails, a butterfly garden, amazing wildflowers and towering oak and juniper trees, the ANC is a geocache playground. The new education center is a hit with schools and youth groups. The all-volunteer staff hosts amazing events throughout the year, including a monthly, guided bird walk and annual star -party, reptile festival and monarch tagging event.

RELIVEIn Acton, you’ll step back in time without leaving the present.p El TeoroActon Nature Center817-326-6005 | ActonNatureCenter.orgActon Nature Center is a regional recreational park which provides the public a glimpse of the landscape of a century ago. Its modern education center hosts free programs by Texas Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners about plants and ecosystems from a bygone era.

Texas Heritage Cabins817-326-3639 | Granbury-Log-Cabins.comOvernight accommodations in historic structures, with modern conveniences, can be found at the Texas Heritage Cabins. Sleep inside an authentic log cabin amidst giant oak trees.

Elizabeth Crocket MonumentAs you leave Acton, be sure to stop a few minutes at the smallest state historic site in Texas, a regal monument of Elizabeth Crockett looking off in the distance for the return of her husband, Davy Crockett, Texas pioneer and patriot, killed at the Alamo in 1836. The monument in Acton Cemetery marks the burial site of Crockett’s second wife, who died in 1860.

people. Wagon, carriage and hay rides are also available to suit the occasion.

Revolver Brewing817-736-8034 | RevolverBrewing.comRevolver Brewing offers an industrial event setting, with seating for up to 200 amongst production equipment inside the brewery. Add a band and some barbeque to the brew and you’re certain to impress clients and employees at your next corporate event or reception.

Patti’s Last Resort 817-326-3287 | pattislastresort.comPatti’s Last Resort caters to ladies, with a quilting, sewing and scrapbooking retreat center that sleeps 12. Crafter needs are well met with ample space to sew and craft, several design walls, a cutting station, two pressing stations and an on-site quilt shop. Each of the three bedrooms has four twin beds and its own bath. A fully equipped kitchen and spacious patio, overlooking a wooded area with walking trail, makes this a cozy girlfriends’ getaway, even for those not on the crafty side.

Revolver Brewing817-736-8034 | RevolverBrewing.comRevolver Brewing’s stable of award-winning ales are not your average craft brews. And, neither is the brewery. Their signature Blood & Honey has blood orange zest and honey from Fall Creek Farms just down the road. Agave nectar, citrus and cinnamon have also found their way into Revolver recipes. A “brewery tour event” attracts several hundred every Saturday, with beer tastings, live regional music, games for the kids, food trucks and, of course, a tour of the innovative brewery. Be sure to ask about their “centrifuge technology.”

cabins, each with queen-sized bed, private bath and children’s sleeping loft. The complimentary continental breakfast, along with a refrigerator and microwave, mean you never have to leave the property…perfect for porch sitting, star gazing, and wildlife viewing!

Camp El Tesoro 817-831-2111 | CampElTesoro.orgCamp El Tesoro, a Camp Fire USA facility, offers camping and cabin rentals to families of four to organizations of hundreds from August to May each year. Camp fires, nature and hiking trails, swimming, fishing and creek walking make this an ideal spot for group retreats. There’s even a ropes challenge course for team-building exercises.

Whispering Creek RanchWhispering Creek Ranch offers another option for family and corporate gatherings on a 200-acre wildlife preserve. A climate controlled reception hall accommodates 300 people. A wedding chapel with wonderful views of native prairie lands includes padded pews, organ and piano, and seats up to 240