• Some Weatherford visitors prefer to fish at Lake Weatherford.fishing on lake image by Janet Wall from Fotolia.com
  
  Weatherford, Texas is located in the prairies and lake region, less than 30 minutes west of downtown Ft. Worth. It is a common tourist spot for Western lifestyle enthusiasts, history buffs and those who want to get away from the city's fast pace. Visitors to the area spend their time in Weatherford going antique shopping, visiting museums and engaging in outdoor recreational activities.
  
  

Lake Weatherford

• Featuring more than 1,100 acres of year-round fishing, Lake Weatherford is known for its largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, channel catfish and sunfish. The Trinity River feeds into the lake, which dips down to depths of about 40 feet. Visitors can fish from the shoreline or rent fishing boats at the marina. Visitors can also take in the sights by car or motorcycle on a winding scenic road around the lake.
  
  Lake Weatherford Marina
  210 W. Lake Drive
  Weatherford, TX 76087
  (817) 613-0396
  lakeweatherfordmarina.com
  
  Reservoir Controlling Authority
  City of Weatherford
  P.O. Box 255
  Weatherford, Texas 76086
  (817) 598-4000
  tpwd.state.tx.us
  
  

Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway

• Mineral Wells Trailway, located very close to downtown Weatherford, is a 20-mile trail for equestrians, hikers and cyclists alike. The trail winds over the Brazos River, past Mineral Wells Lake and through the countryside, which is especially scenic during the springtime wildflower-blooming period. In the adjacent Mineral Wells State Park, tourists can participate in many outdoor activities, such as boating, rock climbing and hiking.
  
  Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway
  100 Park Road 71
  Mineral Wells, TX 76067
  (940) 328-1171
  tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/parkguide/rgn_pl_021.phtml
  
  

Downtown Weatherford Town Square

• Downtown Weatherford features a charming town square anchored by historical Parker County Courthouse. Antique shops and small restaurants line the streets surrounding the square offering visitors a wealth of shopping and dining options. There is also a local farmer's market within walking distance of the square.
  
  Weatherford Chamber of Commerce
  401 Fort Worth Highway
  Weatherford, TX 76086
  (888) 594-3801
  visitweatherford.com
  
  

Bayou Bob's Brazos River Rattlesnake Ranch

• Tourists who want to see live, venomous Texas snakes can get up close and personal with them at Bayou Bob's Brazos River Rattlesnake Ranch. The ranch has all kinds of slithering reptiles, including rattlesnakes, coral snakes, copperheads, water moccasins and anacondas. Take a tour or visit the museum and petting zoo. Visitors can take home snakeskin earrings and key chains from the gift shop to remember their trip.
  
  Bayou Bob's Brazos River Rattlesnake Ranch
  I20 & U.S. 281
  Santo, TX 76472
  (940) 769-2626
  wf.net/~snake/index.html
  
  

Seasonal Activities

• Weatherford also offers many seasonal events and activities. Parker County was designated as the Peach Capital of Texas. As such, the town holds an annual peach festival that draws thousands of people. Weatherford also holds chili cook-offs, Fourth of July parades and other small-town events.
  
  Parker County Peach Festival
  peachfestivaltx.com