History hangs thick in the air of the South Texas Plains, where historical markers pepper the landscape. Extending 87 miles, this route offers peeks into the past, from the echoes of battle at Fannin Battleground State Historic Site to shades of old ways at Wilson County Jailhouse Museum in Floresville. Enclaves like Panna Maria and veritable ghost towns like Helena attest to the area’s unique German, Czech, and Polish influences, while delectable Mexican food awaits at surprising turns. In between all that culture and history, don’t hesitate to try out a few backroads for the fun curves and peaceful views.
Along The Way
FLORESVILLE
CANARY ISLANDER CEMETERY
U.S. Hwy. 181, one mile west of Floresville
830-393-0074
FIREHOUSE B & BISTRO
1009 C St.
830-393-8719
firehousebandbistro.com
TRAIL RIDERS STEAKHOUSE
1031 C St.
830-393-8703
WILSON COUNTY JAILHOUSE MUSEUM
Courthouse Square
830-216-2225
GOLIAD
EMPRESARIO RESTAURANT
141 S. Courthouse Square
361-645-2347
GOLIAD GOLF CLUB
1103 W. Fannin St.
361-645-8322
goliadgolf.com
GOLIAD STATE PARK & HISTORIC SITE
108 Park Rd. 6
361-645-3405
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goliad
MARKET HOUSE MUSEUM
205 S. Market St.
361-645-8767
goliadcc.org/museums
VICTORIA
FRIENDLY OAKS BED & BREAKFAST
210 E. Juan Linn St.
361-575-0000
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/
HILLER HOUSE
3003 N. Vine St.
361-571-0582
MUSEUM OF THE COASTAL BEND
2200 E. Red River St.
361-582-2511
museumofthecoastalbend.org
RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE
302 McCright Dr.
361-573-4521
vpiariversidegolf.com
TEXAS ZOO
110 Memorial Dr.
361-573-7681
texaszoo.org
On The Road
Pit Stops
1. E-Z STOP
1311 10th St., Floresville
2. MURPHY USA
8508 N. Navarro St., Victoria
Grab A Bite
1. THE PUMPHOUSE RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT & BAR
1201 W. Stayton Ave., Victoria
361-572-9800
victoriapumphouse.com
2. RAUL’S ENCHILACOS
101 Creekwood Dr., Floresville
210-394-8437
Stay The Night
1. 505 BED & OFFICE LODGE
505 W. Main St., Kenedy
866-603-1142
2. THE QUARTERS AT PRESIDIO LA BAHIA
217 Loop 71, Goliad
361-645-3752
presidiolabahia.org
Diversions
1. COLETO CREEK PARK
365 Coleto Park Rd., Victoria
361-575-6366
gbra.org/coletocreekpark
2. CYCLE RANCH MOTOCROSS PARK
2066 County Rd. 405, Floresville
855-571-6686
cycleranchmx.com
Only In Texas
1. FANNIN BATTLEGROUND STATE HISTORIC SITE
734 FM 2506, Fannin
512-463-7948
visitfanninbattleground.com
2. PRESIDIO LA BAHIA
217 Loop 71, Goliad
361-645-3752
presidiolabahia.org
