Let’s be trustworthy — with regards to the South, Florida is the primary place that involves thoughts once you’re craving a calming waterfront paradise.
Whereas Texas has its fair proportion of coastal charmers that do not rhyme with Shalveston, the Lone Star State is extra generally recognized for its sprawling lakes, the place boats and good instances galore.
You do not have to go to Nashville or Branson to get your honky-tonk repair — all you gotta do is make your technique to one among many Texas lakes the place nation music is all the time blaring and chilly beer is all the time on the prepared.
As they are saying, “all the things is larger in Texas” and now they’re proving that previous adage interprets to the state’s desires and ambitions with the lofty aim to develop a brand new trip vacation spot — and 2 premiere name-brand hotels have already signed on to anchor this lakeside oasis.
Whereas Texas is taking the reins, that is really a multi-state affair. Oklahoma shares Lake Texoma (therefore the identify)…
Count on Margaritaville on one aspect of the state line, and Onerous Rock on the opposite. Both method you slice it, Texas tourism will look lots totally different for years to come back.
It isn’t simply Fort Price’s surprising island transformation that is altering the panorama of North Texas.
Subsequent up, is Preston Harbor…
So Lengthy, Summers! Lake Texoma Will Quickly Be A Yr-Spherical Getaway
As most individuals envision Texas as a sunny vacation spot, the reality is that pockets of winter could be simply as brutal because the Northeast.
Take it from me, who grew up a lifelong Texan and had a number of snow-blanketed birthdays in March.
That stated, Lake Texoma is generally generally known as an excellent fishing spot. As such, it loses its attraction much more through the colder months since there at present is not lots to do besides complain about how chilly it’s proper now.
Summer season, although? That is an entire totally different vibe, and suits the invoice with what we stated earlier as a ‘boats galore’ playground.
However as enjoyable as this lake is throughout blazing scorching summers, the aim is to let the nice instances roll for the entire yr!
What higher method than to develop a waterfront paradise led by iconic resorts, leisure districts, scenic bike paths, and points of interest designed to maintain guests coming lengthy after summer time fades?
That is the concept behind Preston Harbor, a $6 billion undertaking (sure, with a “B”) that is destined to reshape North Texas tourism.
This behemoth of an endeavor will take over 3000+ acres of land, together with practically 10 miles of calm shoreline and winding tributaries to discover.
Margaritaville & Onerous Rock Are The First To Gamble On Preston Harbor
I do not know why I grew up within the small home I did if Texas has such deep pockets…
Margaritaville is a $100 million development. In keeping with Dallas Morning Information, it is set to nestle the peninsula adjoining to the present Grandpappy Level Marina (sure, on the Texas aspect).
Yeehaw to that!
As for Oklahoma, a state the place Texans generally go to to legally gamble at quite a few flashy casinos, akin to Winstar, an much more recognizable identify will quickly be a part of the occasion.
That is proper, Onerous Rock is rumored to plant its flag on Lake Texoma’s Oklahoma shoreline.
Margaritaville has the inexperienced gentle, whereas Onerous Rock hit some bureaucratic bumps within the street, based on the newest reports final summer time.
‘Soiled Water’: Is This The Proper Lake For Such A Large Wager?
Bother in paradise, already? Relies upon who you ask…
It appears to be a baseline consensus that there are much more majestic lakes in Texas. We at Travel Off Path have reported on the ‘Maldives of Texas‘ up to now…
In keeping with one explicit report taken place final yr, it was deemed amongst “essentially the most polluted lakes in the US”.
In equity, this report was issued in regard to officers admitting there must be substantial water upgrades for the neighborhood.
Although, a separate study claimed Lake Texoma was the third dirtiest lake in America in 2025.
Opinions on TripAdvisor appear to say the opposite, nevertheless.
Holding a reasonably spectacular 4.4 ranking throughout the board, vacationers aren’t saying it is Cancun 2.0, however they don’t seem to be saying it is a dump both.
Preston Harbor’s closest comparability could also be Punta Gorda, Florida, when widespread funds airline Allegiant surprisingly bought into the resort recreation.
Regardless of hugging brackish waters, their highly-anticipated resort turned a spot nice for sundown views and posh facilities, however not a lot for swimming and the everyday seaside vibes you envision in Florida.
To not say Lake Texoma will not be a raging success, however it’s value noting Punta Gorda’s resort by no means lived as much as the hype because it struggled with occupancy and in the end modified possession inside a couple of years of opening doorways.
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