Not many places offer the romance, fun and carefree get-a-ways Granbury and Glen Rose provide. If you haven’t taken advantage of Valentines Day or for that matter any day to explore the romantic possibilities in the land between the rivers, this is your year. You are going to love the new exciting venues.

Rio Brazos Live Music Hall, Cafe & Cantina offers an amazing value on a special package for Feb.11^th; two tickets to The Band of Heathens show, a “king” room at the Best Western, dinner for two at the Rio and round trip transportation from the hotel by Limo Valet. The cost is only $140 per couple. The February party at the Rio doesn’t end there with Valentine’s weekend. The exciting Pat Green entertains on the 3^rd and Stoney LaRue delights on the 25^th and both will give you more opportunities to woo the woman you love, or find another one. If all else fails, Mardi Gras weekend on Saturday, the 18^th brings extreme craziness to the Rio where anything can happen—even meeting the love of your life. The Mardi Gras show features Wayne Toups. Call the Rio Brazos Box Office at 817.579.0808 or visit www.riobrazoslive.com for on-line tickets.

 Joe’s Pasta and Pizza – Cutter Thompson and the love of his life, Heather, has a romantic evening planned for you and your sweetheart. The maitre’d for the evening (AKA: 8 year old Cutter Cole Thompson) will present your lady with a rose and a sweet smile. Steaks, seafood and chicken in divine sauces will make her fall in love with you. All of this followed by exquisite deserts. D’Vine Wine is partnering with Joe’s to make your evening perfect. Because Joe’s is a bring-your-own-bottle establishment, D’Vine Wine will have Joe’s menu and can help you pair a wine with the meal you want to order. The talented Trudy Fair croons love songs to help you woo the woman you love. BYOB. Reservations are highly advised. 817.579.Joes

Riverhouse Grill occupies the original Milam House built in the early 1900s and showcases romance in a grand way. Conveniently located just half a block west of historic Glen Rose downtown Square, the Riverhouse staff wants your special romantic evening to be perfect. Executive Chef Aaron Cessac serves only the freshest entrees which include fish, Black Angus Beef tenderloin, Maple Leaf Duck Breast and chocolate cheesecake with raspberry sauce. Live violin music completes the special-occasion-elegance you can expect at the Riverhouse Grill located at 210 SW Barnard St. in Glen Rose. Reservations are highly recommended on Valentines weekend. Call 254.898.8514 or visit riverhousegrill@gmail.com for more information.

Fossil Rim Sweetheart Safari

On February 11^th you and your sweetheart will arrive at the Foothills Safari Camp at 6 p.m. to enjoy nature from the glass-walled pavilion overlooking a watering hole in the main pasture. Dinner includes a delicious “Surf & Turf” candlelight dinner including tea, coffee, and homemade desserts along with chocolates for your sweetheart. During dinner you’ll enjoy love songs sung by Michael Cote. After dinner you’ll board one of our open air vehicles to take an evening tour through Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. Reservations are required. Please call 254.897.2960 for more information or to make your reservations. www.fossilrim.com

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