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Tex Appeal Magazine
Salado's Hidden Gem
"Nestled among the trees along the banks of Salado Creek is what some describe as a Central Texas hidden gem, Alexander's Distillery." "Perfect for celebration or casual night out. . ." read the full story

D Magazine
Salado, Central Texas
"Perhaps the best place to take in Salado is on the porch of the Inn on the Creek, a Victorian manse that has been converted into a comfy bed and breakfast. Over a cocktail, my traveling companion and I watch a couple pose for engagement photos..." read the full story

San Antonio Express-News
Salado, Georgetown and Roundrock: exploring small towns along Interstate 35
"A calm, pastoral world emerged once I left the interstate and entered Salado’s Main Street, which runs parallel to I-35. In its 1.5-mile length, Main Street crosses over the clear, flowing Salado Creek with green cut banks and is lined by more than 60 shops, many in renovated historic cottages and buildings..." read the full story

Travel + Leisure
Riverside Escape in Salado, Texas
"This restaurant is located on the Inn on the Creek grounds, anchored by an 1882 Victorian House. The cozy dining room has a global menu—you’ll find guacamole and blue kettle chips with truffle oil, grilled Veracruz-style red drum and honey Dijon chicken—and live jazz every Saturday night..." read the full story

People Magazine
Jenna Bush's Texas Style Wedding
"The celebration started at midday Friday in the town of Salado, an old stagecoach stop about an hour south of the heavily guarded Bush ranch (where a no-fly-zone precludes prying from the sky). Jenna bounced into Salado's Inn on the Creek..." read the full story

D Magazine
GREAT FALL ESCAPES: A Little B&B A Little R&R
"On the second weekend in November, the historic town of Salado will look a lot like Brigadoon, the mythical Scottish village thai emerges from the mist to suck visitors into the romantic but elusive past..." read the full story

The Culture Trip
The 10 Best Restaurants in Bell County, Texas
"Alexander’s Distillery is a fine-dining restaurant and bar located at the beautifully enchanting and intimate Inn on the Creek in Salado, Texas. With views of Salado’s natural creek amongst looming cypress trees and the Inn’s grounds, Alexander’s Distillery – named after the distillery located there from 1861 to 1865 – possesses the perfect ambience for an enjoyable night of wonderful dining..." read the full story

Houston Chronicle
Step back in time in Salado
"The Jenna Bush-Henry Hager wedding was 50 miles northwest in Crawford, but pre-nuptial festivities took place here. The Inn on the Creek, one of 14 bed-and-breakfasts in Salado, hosted Jenna, first lady Laura Bush and their guests at a bridal luncheon (with yoga beside Salado Creek and massages on the front porch)..." read the full story