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La Grange offers such a wide array of year-round outdoor
recreation opportunities that there’s practically
something for everyone.
Things to
Do
Cycle
Whether you are practicing for your next ride or
simply want to enjoy the fresh air of Fayette
County, you will find that La Grange has the
distance you are looking for. With nine scenic
routes ranging from 18.5 miles to 60 miles, get
ready for the MS 150 ride, which spends the
night in the city every April, or spend an
afternoon. For those in it for the long haul, we
invite you to combine multiple routes and stay
awhile.
The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce invites
you to stop by for visitor information 24 hours,
7 days a week at its outdoor, touch-screen kiosk
located at 171 South Main in La Grange.
Camp
A
2,400-acre Lower Colorado River Authority power
plant cooling reservoir, Fayette County Lake is
located east of La Grange. It features boat
ramps, cabins, modern camping sites and
restrooms, fishing, skiing and picnic
opportunities. Open seven days week, call
979-249-3504 for more information.
Park Prairie Park
Oak Thicket Park
Plum Park on the Colorado
Fayette Lake
Fish
Fayette Lake is one of the best bass lakes in
Texas! Call 979-249-3344 or the Bait Shop at
979-249-5828
Fayette County Reservoir
Park Prairie Park
Plum Park on the Colorado
Oak Thicket Park
White Rock Park
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
Hike
One the prettiest scenic view in Fayette County,
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic
Sites sit atop the bluff on the northern limit
of the Oakville Escarpment. We invite you to
enjoy our hiking trail system which allows you a
glimpse back in time to the natural settings of
early Texas. New trails will be opening in 2007.
Picnic sites, rest rooms, playground, trail
exhibits and scenic overlooks are found on the
flat, bluff-top area. Here eastern plant and
animal species of the woodlands and prairies
coexist with western species from the Texas Hill
Country. The result is an area of unusually rich
biological diversity.
Run
or walk
The bustling downtown square that is reminiscent
of days gone by and pleasant, peaceful
residential areas beckon both runners and
walkers. Because of the rolling hills in our
city, you can make your excursion as challenging
or as easy as you choose!
Geocache
Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for
gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a
good way to take advantage of the wonderful
features and capability of a gps unit. The basic
idea is to have individuals and organizations
set up caches all over the world and share the
locations of these caches on the internet. GPS
users can then use the location coordinates to
find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide
the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All
the visitor is asked to do is if they get
something they should try to leave something for
the cache.
Golf
The scenic Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club is a
nine-hole course nestled under the bluff near
the Colorado River. For more information, please
call979-968-6113.
Canoe
Rentals
Ride the Colorado River by calling 979-247-4128
or 968-9465 for church groups; or for
canoe/tubes call 968-5600.
Go
birding
La Grange and Fayette County offer numerous
places to sit quietly and watch the multitude of
birds that migrate through our lovely county.
Eastern Bluebirds to Western Bluebirds, Belted
Kingfishers to Buffleheads, Yellow-Rumped
Warblers to Red Bellied Woodpeckers and 50 more
species await you in locations along the
peaceful Colorado River, on the banks of Fayette
Power Plant Lake, or in the many parks that fill
our neighborhoods.
Go
shooting
Fayette County Gun Club
www.fayettecountygunclub.com or call
979-249-4266
Interested in small planes?
Held the first Saturday of each month at the
Fayette Regional Air Center, it’s a fun day for
the whole family. Lunch always is available.
Other
Activities
Youth football,
Tennis and bowling - 979-968-6711;
Swimming 979-968-5600.
Dominoes - play "42" every Thursday at 7 p.m.,
1290 FM155; please call 979-2474.
Best Little
Cowboy Gathering:
www.bestlittlecowboygathering.org
Places to
Go
Visit
Fayette County Lake & Oak Thicket/Park Prairie Parks
Park Prairie Park
Plum Park on the Colorado
Oak Thicket Park
Colorado River
Visit
a natural science laboratory:
Cooper Farm Link to Cooper Farm
Take
the kids to a real farm -
The Jersey Barnyard o Link
to Jersey Barnyard
Visit
City Parks
Take
a winery tour
Walk
the grounds of the
Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural
Center
Monument Hill-Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites
Book
a group tour of the area’s old churches or historic
city sites:
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