The Nutt House, also known as "D.L. Nutt Home" was built in 1879 in its existing location. The…read morehouse remains one of the best examples of a High-Style, Greek revival home. The charm of the structure has been maintained by its inhabitants for the last 120 years. The home was designed and built by a man whose last name was Evans. He also built the Hannaford House on Lambert Street. The house, described both as a High Style Victorian or Plantation-style home with Greek Revival details, still retains its original detail. The historic, architectural and cultural significance of the house is evidenced by the fact that the house is in its original location and has been largely maintained in its original state. The fact that the house was constructed by a skilled local craftsman demonstrates the uniqueness of the house's design. The house was built for David Lee Nutt who was a very successful business owner in Granbury's early history. Nutt was an early Hood County entrepreneur who was also involved in the development of several of Granbury's most important institutions including churches, schools and a bridge built over the Brazos River in 1878. The Nutt family is arguably the most significant family in Granbury and Hood County's history. Additionally, the woman who restored the home in 1967 was Mary Lou Watkins Nutt, who is widely regarded as the founder of the preservation movement in Granbury. David Lee Nutt was involved in the early settlement of Granbury, even though he was one of the youngest of all the Nutt brothers. In fact, he was involved in defending the territory in significant Indian raids and won the heart of Sudie Garland, daughter of Captain Peter Garland who led local campaigns to defend the area from Indian raids. By all accounts, D.L. Nutt was a very industrious entrepreneur who worked very hard in the business he shared with his brothers. After building the house, D.L and Sudie opened their home to the "drummers" or travelling salesmen who were showcased their wares for the Nutt's mercantile store. In fact, it was Sudie who finally persuaded her husband to add a wing on to the house to accommodate these individuals, thereby opening Granbury's first hotel - The Nutt House. A narrative of the family provided to the Texas Historical Commission describes the friendly nature of D.L. and Sudie, "As host and hostess, Mr. Nutt and his amiable wife are without peers as entertainers, and all who stop beneath their roof are made to feel at home." The Nutts closed the hotel in 1900 and dismantled the wing addition and porches were added to the home. Mary Lou Watkins who was the granddaughter of D.L. and Sudie purchased the house in the mid-1960s and began an extensive restoration. The home is a fantastic example of a High-Style Victorian with Greek revival influence, which was somewhat rare for this part of the country in 1879. The Nutts added a wing onto the house when Ms. Nutt decided to profit from the drummers who came home with Mr. Nutt. The Nutts entertained their guests for a few years and the "Nutt House" hotel wing was removed in 1900 and converted to expansive porches. When Mary Lou Watkins began renovations on the home in the 1960s, she eliminated the expansive front porch and restored much of the interior. She obtained a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark in 1967. The current owner, Mr. Stuart Brown, also completed an extensive restoration on much of the outside of the home by re-leveling the foundation and restoring porch balusters and columns. Additionally, Mr. Brown added another bathroom upstairs to one of the bedrooms, thereby extending the upstairs footprint. The house includes most of the original woodwork and windows as well as much of the interior floors. Ms.Watkins replaced the staircase with a staircase obtained from a historic home in Dallas. The interior of the home also maintains much of its original moldings and millwork. While all the information on the architect and builder of the home has not been obtained, we do know that Mr. Evans also designed and constructed the Hannaford House, another fine home in Granbury. The home was constructed from cypress lumber hauled from east Texas by an oxcart. The Nutt House is most assuredly a familiar visual feature of the city. Because it was built on site 120 years ago, the home has seen Granbury through many eras. The house is one of the largest and most magnificent of all the historic homes in Granbury. The home is included in Granbury's tour of homes and is a very popular stop when it is included on the Candlelight Tour of Homes. The D.L. Nutt-Watkins House was designated a local landmark November 17, 2009. This information was obtained from their website.

The whole family went, including my 2 teenage sons. We all had a great time learning about the…read morehistory and lore of the area. The price per person was great for the amount of time spent and information received. Everything was top notch.

LOVED this tour! So many interesting stories. Our guide was super invested in the Granbury…read morecommunity and even gave out the cutest treats. I can't wait to see what else comes from this company and the ghost hunters of Granbury!

Very friendly guides. It was our very first time riding a Segway, and they were very patience with…read moreus as we were learning to ride, which they taught us to ride. The tour was nice. Easy trails. Love the history and viewing of the historic homes in the area. Beautiful area to ride. I would recommend if you are wanting to do theses type of tours this is good one to do it was so much fun

Kevin & Stacie did such a great job teaching first timers to ride and feel confident on the…read moreSegways. Just enough practice before starting the tour. The tour itself was awesome! Really got a great sense of the city, its history, and tons of scenic stops. Also appreciated them taking pics and Airdropping them to us. Nice to not have to think about that but still have the memories captured. Highly recommend the tour!

We had friends visiting from Michigan on Mother's Day. We took the Mother's Day morning sunrise…read moretour. It was amazing. The captain and his wife were amazingly kind. We had a wonderful boat ride. The scenery and the weather were beautiful. The boat was clean. they offered us water and we just had the best time. The whole thing was a pleasant experience.

What a great trip around the city of Waco. We saw many homes featured on 'Fixer Upper' and actually…read moregot to tour one that was currently not rented. Danielle was so friendly and informative and personable! Highly recommend her tours

I'm a sucker for history especially when it comes to institutions,prisons,insane asylum,hospitals…read more In this case,the old original Hood County Texas Stone jail house. This style is very indicative of what was built as counties were establishing their infrastructure back in the 1800s. This is a good one. Don't miss it,.

The judge rejected go back and forth with the judge the same day that charges school for economic…read morefav violations but because but because. The. The. Ghost

This area is perfect for a stop along 281- makes a great rest and stretch-your-legs spot. The…read moretrail is very scenic specifically the old rock steps. There are two trails- yellow and blue the blue makes a work around if the rock-steps are too difficult for one to navigate. The yellow trail focuses on western heritage and the blue trail focuses more on local history. It is a nice area for a picnic and is easily accessible. If you're looking for a nice nature walk but don't have a whole day to commit - this place is great! Making a small donation will help them make improvements for future projects.

We brought our family and friends. To witness the Christmas events at Stockyard, Fort Worth TX…read more It was packed with both locals and Tourist on Christmas weekend 2023. Clean and well lighted stores.

Lots of shops in the station and a train ride for a fair price. The train ride is about 45 minutes…read moreround trip and takes you over Trinity River. While the train is gone there is an act old country style with guns and multiple actors.

Because why not? The…read moregrave is super easy to find. Just look for the Shannon mausoleum (picture posted) and it's just to the northwest towards Rose Hill Drive. Lee Harvey Oswald was a former US Marine who "allegedly" assassinated President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. It has to be allegedly because there was never a trial. Oswald was fatally shot by local nightclub owner Jack Ruby in the basement of the Dallas Police headquarters two days later. Please note that this is an active cemetery so be respectful. [Review 16085 overall - 265 in Texas - 1590 of 2021.]

If your into the JFK assassination this is a must see. It just says Oswald. No dates. No names…read more When I was there in Nov 2024 someone had left flowers. I would love to know who that was.

I had an amazing tour experience with Shannon and Don! I…read morehappened to be in Plano over the weekend for a conference so since I came this far, I hopped on a bus and scheduled myself for less than 24 hours in Waco! I didn't realize that the #Magnolia properties are closed on Sunday, so I found other fun ways to get the Waco hospitality from the moment I arrived. I was actually glad that I got to see the town for what it is a few days before people traveled there from all over for #Silobration. I look forward to returning to Waco for a longer visit! I booked this tour through the Viator website and the tour group was really responsive from the beginning. I was actually concerned that my bus arriving to town might cause the tour to be delayed if they waited for me, but they were so kind with accommodating my schedule. It all worked out as it should timewise. I really enjoyed learning about Waco from Shannon and Don's perspective. First of all they are super friendly and welcoming and make you feel like neighbors! They shared stories of individuals from this small town who had done great things. They talked about big natural disasters that the town overcame! They showed us the natural beauty of the area around the zoo, and the rivers around town. I loved the college town feel too that made me long to go back to those college days. I also got to see several of my favorite fixer upper homes as we drove through town - many of which are now airbnbs! I don't want to spoil all that they shared, but I highly recommend their tour and will definitely return to do their river sunset tour. I also really appreciated that since they knew I was on foot and trying to get to the Dr Pepper Museum before they closed in less than an hour, they offered to drop me off there, which is not the normal ending point for the tour.

This is a good tour. Brad and Don are incredibly knowledgeable about the area. They are…read morepersonable and funny! My friend and I drove around on our own and passed many of the points of interest that are on the tour. However, without being in Brad and Don's company, we would have never known about the history of the city... or been there for their dad jokes (ha,ha!). The reason I didn't give it a full five stars is because it's mainly a driving tour. It's hard to hear the commentary from the back of the bus; and, we only stopped twice: once to see Common Grounds and get a drink, and the second to stop in a park to see a view. It was quite chilly in their Sprinter; and I would have preferred to have more places to explore from outside the vehicle.

The log cabin house is a few doors down from the Hood County Jail Museum. Stop by after touring…read morethe old jail to see the remnants of the old log cabin house. The ladies were so sweet, knowledgeable, and passionate the area's history. The log cabin house is free, but donations are welcome. Hubby and I had a great time listening to the stories.

The Yeats-Duke Cabin is located at 214 North Crockett Street. Originally built in 1858 as a 16' x…read more16' single pen log home by Austin Newton Yeats, the house has evolved over time into the structure seen today. Austin Yeats settled in Texas in the middle 1850's with his wife, Frances Bond and her family. Yeats was a house joiner by trade, which may account for the condition of the original log structure today. Yeats and his family were among the first settlers in the area, settling in the area several years before Granbury became a town. Yeats left Granbury only to fight for the Confederacy in the War Between the States. The Yeats family sold the house in 1875 to the Nutt family. The Nutt family was integral to the development of the town of Granbury, having donated the original forty acres the town was platted from. The Nutt family sold the house to Major William Duke and his wife, Sophronia, in 1880. The Dukes came to Granbury from Alabama, and William Duke practiced law and became very involved in the community, becoming a founding member of the Hood County School. The Duke family made several additions to their home, beginning by surrounding the original cabin with a larger frame structure. Eventually the Dukes added a second pen the same size as the first attached by a dog trot. By 1905, dogtrot was enclosed adding a third room to the home and a front porch was added. The last addition to the home came in 1932, with the addition of a back porch next to the rear shed room. The home remained in the Duke family for many years, and it was not until the 1970's that Granbury's first preservationists rediscovered the original cabin inside the structure. The Yeats Duke Cabin now belongs to the City of Granbury and efforts are being made to fully renovate the structure. The Yeats Duke Cabin was designated a local landmark September 5, 2006. This information was obtained from the city's website.