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Southlake grew from farmland on the south shore of Grapevine Lake into one of the most affluent suburbs in North Texas, and its centerpiece is a walkable downtown built from scratch around the turn of the millennium. The city of about 31,000 sits in northeast Tarrant County, close to DFW International Airport.
Southlake Town Square mixes brick shopping streets, restaurants, a hotel and the Town Hall facing a green park with a gazebo and fountains. It is the stage for the city's events, from Art in the Square each spring to a large holiday tree in winter. Friday nights in the fall belong to the Carroll Dragons, one of the state's best-known high school football programs.
For open space, the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve protects woods, prairie and lakeshore with miles of trails. Historic Grapevine, Fort Worth and Dallas are all within a short drive.
A brick-paved town center opened in 1999 with department stores, boutiques, restaurants and a hotel arranged around a central green with a gazebo and fountains. It hosts seasonal concerts and a towering holiday tree. Parking garages are free, and evenings are lively on weekends.
A Georgian-style civic building with a clock tower that faces the main green of Town Square and houses city offices and the public library. Its lawn and Rustin Park in front are the setting for many community events. Visit the library inside for a cool break on a hot afternoon.
A large church whose congregation traces its roots to a small frontier chapel founded in the 1870s. The campus includes an outdoor prayer labyrinth open for quiet reflection, along with a historic cemetery nearby. Visitors should be respectful of services and private events.
A juried fine art festival held in Southlake Town Square each spring, with dozens of artist booths, live music, food vendors and activities for children. Proceeds support local charities. Arrive in the morning to browse before the crowds, and plan on shuttle or garage parking.
A preserve of cross timbers forest, prairie and Grapevine Lake shoreline with around 20 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. The nature center runs programs on wildlife and native plants. Bring water, watch for snakes in warm months and check trail closures after heavy rain.
A large city park next to the nature preserve with sports fields, a playground, fishing ponds and trails toward Grapevine Lake. Weekends bring youth soccer and lacrosse games. The open fields make it a good spot for kites and picnics on calm spring and autumn days.
Southlake's central park with a big playground, splash pad, tennis courts, baseball fields and a walking loop around a pond, all close to Town Square. Summer afternoons get hot, so come in the morning or late evening with children.
A large community and recreation center that includes the Champions Club, with an indoor pool, lazy river and water slides, a fitness center, gyms and event spaces in the adjoining Legends Hall. Day passes are available for non-residents. Check pool schedules before visiting.
Home field of the Carroll Senior High Dragons, a high school football program with multiple Texas state titles. Friday night games in the fall draw big crowds, bands and full stands. Buy tickets in advance for big rivalry games and arrive early to find parking and soak up the atmosphere.
Tiny pioneer burial ground on a small mound surrounded by a shopping center parking lot. Virginia-born settler Thomas Easter was buried here in 1862, followed by his wife Charity and early settler Hardin West; a schoolhouse once stood beside it. Read the 1983 state marker on the mound; the visit takes five minutes.
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