This is one of my favorite venues that we play at. The owners Camille and Kelly are so awesome…read more Their barbecue is some of the best I've had. This place would be so perfect for a family reunion or a high school reunion or a wedding really fancy pants event. The sound is great if you're a musician looking for a great stage to play on, you've found it.

Wow! This newly-renovated & reopened event venue is just amazing! When I first moved to Athens, I…read moreknow I saw the closed-down version of the place at a distance. It always intrigued me. But I was thrilled to know that they reopened it for multi-purpose events. I first came during the soft opening during the Fiddlers' Reunion weekend & saw a live concert happening. I also came for the "Art On The Bricks" event. It's neat that they can move the stage, since for the soft opening the stage was on the right brick wall (with the audience portable fold-out chairs situated so that the left & right were further apart than the front & back), & for "Art On The Bricks" the stage was on the back wall (with the windows & view of the town square parking lot behind it). For the art show, there was more space to look at tables of displayed artwork, munch on finger foods (catered by Railway Cafe, next door), sip on drinks (wine, water, or tea), & you could mingle around or sit down (upstairs in the balcony or at some standing-friendly downstairs tables). The restrooms are also nice, & very well-maintained, with plenty of multiple stalls. The upstairs balcony is really neat. It's a great place to sit & eat at small tables (or move them together for bigger groups), or you can sit at a bar-like table overlooking the balcony if you have a smaller group. Overlooking the balcony was an incredible view! I'm staying posted on future events held here, because I definitely want to keep coming back!

Very clean rooms. Very friendly staff…read more Hailey at the front desk was nice & sweet. Breakfast was good. Eggs, sausage, pancakes, cereal, fruit. Coffee & juices. Absolutely no complaints. Competitive prices for great accommodations

My room paid for king bed I had a portable air condition. In the room that did not work when ask to…read morechange they would not accommodate when ask to speak to a manager she was to busy to address the issues the first IHG that was horrible will never stay again

Yes This has been my favorite theatre in east Texas . I come here when I'm out at the lake house…read morefor weekend.

Cleaner than most theaters in Dallas. Spotless bathroom and always clean theater. Good sound &…read moreclear excellent screen. I agree--small town theater. Great prices!! Sweet, considerate & smart employees, which I value.

Kaci and her husband were an absolute joy to work with as we planned the first wedding at The…read moreNightingale Events. The space is incredibly well thought out and provides a true opportunity for brides to put their own unique touch given the large space and blank canvas feel. I have never stepped into another venue like The Nightingale Events, I can't recommend this venue enough and hope to be back soon!

My fiancé proposed to me at Tara Vineyard and Winery in Athens, Texas, and it was nothing short of…read morea dream come true. We originally booked a cabin, but after running into an unexpected wasp issue, the staff immediately upgraded us to the estate--the stunning white building in the middle of the vineyard. It was absolutely breathtaking, and we ended up having the entire estate to ourselves. Truly once-in-a-lifetime. Also dog friendly!! Our sweet doggies had a blast. Every single staff member went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. They were warm, accommodating, and genuinely cared about our experience. The chef's food was phenomenal--hands down some of the best food we've ever had, not just "good for a winery," but genuinely incredible. A special shoutout to Kevin, the bartender, who took it upon himself to come back after the proposal to take photos for us. That small act of kindness meant the world and helped us capture memories we'll treasure forever. The estate itself is unbelievably beautiful, peaceful, and romantic. Between the vineyard views, the exceptional service, and the unforgettable proposal, this place will forever hold a special place in our hearts. If you're considering staying here, celebrating something special, or just want an extraordinary experience--do it. Tara Winery exceeded every expectation, and we couldn't be more grateful.

My wife and I tried Tara for the first time for Mother's Day. The atmosphere and ambiance is great…read more The service was ok. The food was disappointing, we both ordered the French toast. We considered splitting a plate as we normally do for breakfast out. However, thankfully we each ordered an entree. Each plate included three small triangles of toast and a spoon of fruit. We each had a mimosa. The meal for two was $147 with the included gratuity. We both left hungry and shocked at the price for what we received. Very disappointed

No hot water on jan 1st 2026. It is quiet and the staff is friendly. Lisa the mgr was attentive and…read moreextended my checkout although no hot water at a hotel on NYE and New Years day? Not even a reduced price or comp was offered.

Wow...Seriously Wow! One would NOT expect to find a true 5 star experience in a Best Western and…read morein Athens, Texas. WOW, found it here! First, as we pulled up to the very easy to find hotel, the grounds were well manicured, clean and appeasing to the eyes. Walking into the lobby, the artwork, décor, sounds and aroma all were saying WELCOME and You made the right decision staying here! Then the very personable, helpful and friendly staff confirmed it even more! The check-in process was fast, pleasant and enjoyable (Bet you haven't used that word with a hotel check-in in a while.). The room matched all else we'd seen so far. The linen was fresh, clean and nice. The room was very clean and comfortable. Great bed! The next morning, the breakfast was quite good. I loved the Texas shaped waffles with the huge heart in them. The rest of the food was really good and even more so for a smaller motel in a smaller town!