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Salado, Texas

By Danno Wise, About.com

Salado Overview:
Whether you want a romantic getaway or a quiet weekend along, Salado is the perfect spot. Offering fine bed and breakfast inns, as well as quaint shops, dynamic water gardens, and carriage tours, Salado is sure to put your mind at ease.
Salado History:
Founded in 1859 at the old Military Crossing of Salado Creek. During the same year, Salado College was founded, instantly transforming Salado into a viable community. With the Chisolm Trail running right through downtown, a viable college, dozens of stores and artisans, Salado was a thriving community throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s. However, when the railroads bypassed Salado, the town began to decline. Then, in the 1940s, the village began a revitalization effort, transforming itself into a tourist-driven community.
Salado Hotels:
Stagecoach Inn, 254-947-5111; Holiday Inn Express, 254-947-4004; Inn at Salado, 254-947-0027; Inn on the Creek, 254-947-5554
Salado Attractions:
Salado's Main Street features over 60 shops, restaurants and art galleries. The Silver Spur Theatre offers both classic films and live music. Tablerock Festival is an outdoor theatre offering live plays and other performances.
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