Looking for something to do around Bartlett, Texas? We’ve got you covered. Check out Taylor, Texas!
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Shopping in the Historic Downtown Area – Explore the 9-blocks of historic downtown for locally-owned shops, boutiques, and restaurants. https://taylormadetexas.com/shopping/
BBQ Trail – If you’re looking for the best BBQ, you’ve found it cause Taylor is in the Heart of the Texas BBQ Trail! Visit Louie Mueller BBQ, Taylor Cafe, David BBQ, or Buckalew’s BBQ as part of the tour. https://taylormadetexas.com/about/bbq-trail/
Art Off Center – Visit this ceramic studio for a class for yourself, the kids, or both! https://artoffcenter.com/
116 W 2nd St, Ste 108 | Taylor, TX 76574 | Hours: Monday 5:30 – 8 pm, Tuesday – Thursday 12 pm – 8 pm, Thursday – Saturday 12 pm – 6 pm, Sunday Closed
120Art – Check out this gallery and retail space for contemporary and traditional art.
120 W 2nd St, Unit A | Taylor, TX 76574 | Hours: Sunday – Tuesday Closed, Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm
Parks – Taylor has five parks and they’re well known for it. Check out their hike and bike trails at Bull Branch, Murphy, and Fannie Robinson. Murphy and Fannie also have public swimming pools too. http://www.taylortx.gov/773/Parks-and-Trails
1412 Davis St | Taylor, TX 76574 | Hours: Sunday – Thursday 4:30 am – 11 pm, Friday – Saturday 4:30 am – 12 am
Architectural Walking Tour – Learn some architectural history in Taylor with over 25 buildings. https://taylormadetexas.com/about/architectural-walking-tour/
Moody Museum – Learn about former Governor Moody and his legacy as Texas’s youngest governor. https://www.moodymuseum.com/
114 W 9th St | Taylor, TX 76574 | Hours: Monday – Friday Closed, Saturday – Sunday 2 pm – 5 pm
Howard Theatre – Check out what’s playing at the Howard Theatre for a night out. https://www.howardtheatre.com/
308 N Main St | Taylor, TX 76574 | Hours: depends on shows/performances
Granger Lake (located between Granger and Taylor) – Granger Lake is located between Taylor and Granger, Texas, on the San Gabriel River. The parks provide campgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas, boat access, and fishing on the shoreline. https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/granger/access.phtml
Off County Road 348 | Hours: open all year round
Visit Film Sites – Taylor (and the surrounding area) has been the set for popular films like Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2), Friday Night Lights, Transformers 4, From Dusk Til Dawn, Fear of the Walking Dead, and more! https://www.ci.taylor.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/736/Feature-Films-In-and-Around-Taylor-1988-2021?bidId=
Black Sparrow Music Parlor – It was initially built as a bookstore, but now it’s a popular local music venue. See what’s playing tonight! https://www.facebook.com/blacksparrowmusicparlor
113 W 2nd St | Taylor, TX 76574 | Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday 11 am – 2 pm, Wednesday – Thursday 11 am – 8 pm, Friday – Saturday 11 am – 12 am, Sunday 11 am – 2 pm
Taylor Station – Taylor Station is a bar and music venue in the heart of downtown Taylor. https://www.facebook.com/TaylorStationBar
108 E 2nd St | Taylor, TX 76574
Texas Beer Company – Found Downtown, this historic red-brick building off Main Street offers craft beer and local musicians and community events. https://www.texasbeerco.com/
201 N Main St | Taylor, TX 76574 | Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday – Friday 4 pm – 10 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 10 pm, Sunday 2 pm – 8 pm
Trouvaille Antiques – Check out Trouvaille Antiques for your vintage shopping needs in Downtown Taylor. The store holds antiques and vintage items from the past.
401 N Main St | Taylor, TX 76574 | Hours: Monday Closed, Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm
Places to Eat in Taylor
China One Buffet – Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11 am – 9 pm
Circleville Store – Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 2 pm, Wednesday – Saturday 5:30 pm – 9 pm
Cookies, Cupcakes, and More – Hours: Sunday closed, Monday – Thursday 11 am – 6 pm, Friday 11 am – 8 pm, Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks – Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 10 pm, Friday – Saturday 11 am – 11 pm
Downtown Social – Hours: Monday – Friday 7 am – 4:30 pm, Saturday 10 am – 3 pm, Sunday closed
Ed’s Place – Hours: Sunday – Monday closed, Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
El Corral Lozano – Hours: Daily 7 am – 9 pm
Fajitas on Wheels – Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 6 am – 1 pm, Sunday 7 am – 1 pm, Monday 8 am – 1 pm
Gatti’s Pizza – Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday – Thursday, Sunday 11 am – 9 pm, Friday – Saturday 11 am – 9:30 pm
Good Strangers – Hours: Monday – Friday 7 am – 4 pm, Saturday – Sunday 8 am – 4 pm
Gonzalez Tacos – Hours: Daily 7 am – 1:30 pm
Greenhouse Craft Food – Hours: Sunday, Tuesday 11 am – 2 pm, Monday closed, Wednesday – Thursday 11 am – 8 pm, Friday – Saturday 11 am – 9 pm
Hangout Pinball Lounge – Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday – Wednesday 4 pm – 9 pm, Thursday – Friday 4 pm- 10 pm, Saturday 2 pm – 10 pm, Sunday 2 pm – 7 pm
Hola Aloha – Hours: Wednesday – Friday 1 pm – 7 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 7 pm, Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm
La Scala – Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 4:30 pm – 9 pm
Lucky Duck Cafe – Hours: Monday – Thursday 11 am – 8 pm, Friday – Saturday 11 am – 8:30 pm, Sunday 11 am – 3 pm
Luigi’s Mallard Fare Delicatessen – Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday – Wednesday 11:30 am – 3 pm, Thursday – Friday 11:30 am – 6:30 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 6:30 am, Sunday call to ask
Mariachis de Jalisco – Hours: Monday – Saturday 6 am – 9 pm, Sunday 7 am – 9 pm
Marshall’s Tavern – Hours: Sunday – Tuesday closed, Wednesday – Friday 2 pm – 2 pm, Saturday 3 pm – 2 am
Masfajitas Mexican Restaurant – Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 9 pm, Friday – Saturday 11 am – 10 pm
Monarcas Mexican Restaurant – Hours: Sunday 11 am – 8 pm, Monday – Thursday 11 am – 9 pm, Friday – Saturday 11 am – 10 pm
New York Pizza & Pasta – Hours: Sunday closed, Monday – Saturday 11 am – 9 pm
Pho Asian Food Truck – Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 am 8 pm
Plowman’s Kitchen – Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 am – 8 pm, Sunday 9 am – 3 pm
Randy’s Ice House and Kitchen – Hours: Sunday – Wednesday 11 am – 9 pm, Thursday – Saturday 11 am – 10 pm
Rojas Tacos – Hours: Sunday closed, Monday – Saturday 6 am – 1:30 pm
Sirloin Stockade – Hours: Daily 11 am – 9 pm
SRSLY Chocolate – Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday closed
Texas Bay Seafood and Steak – Hours: Daily 11 am – 9 pm
Texas Beer Company Taylor Taproom – Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday – Friday 4 pm – 10 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 10 pm, Sunday 2 – 8 pm
Zapata’s Mexican Restaurant – Hours: Monday – Friday 5:30 am – 1 pm, Saturday – Sunday 7 am – 1:30 pm
*While we believe the information provided is accurate, open dates and hours may vary. You may wish to call the establishments above ahead of time to verify hours.