Texas Is Building Massive New Waterfront Paradise With Name-Brand Resorts

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Let’s be trustworthy — in the case of the South, Florida is the primary place that involves thoughts whenever you’re craving a soothing waterfront paradise.

While Texas has its justifiable share of coastal charmers that do not rhyme with Shalveston, the Lone Star State is extra generally identified 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 option to one in every of many Texas lakes the place nation music is at all times blaring and chilly beer is at all times on the prepared.

As they are saying, “everything is bigger in Texas” and now they’re proving that outdated adage interprets to the state’s desires and ambitions with the lofty aim to develop a brand new trip vacation spot — and 2 premiere name-brand hotels have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.

While Texas is taking the reins, that is truly a multi-state affair. Oklahoma shares Lake Texoma (therefore the title)…

Expect Margaritaville on one aspect of the state line, and Hard Rock on the opposite. Either means you slice it, Texas tourism will look lots totally different for years to come back.

It’s not simply Fort Worth’s surprising island transformation that is altering the panorama of North Texas.

Next up, is Preston Harbor…

So Long, Summers! Lake Texoma Will Soon Be A Year-Round Getaway

As most individuals envision Texas as a sunny vacation spot, the reality is that pockets of winter might 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 usually often called an ideal fishing spot. As such, it loses its enchantment much more throughout the colder months since there at present is not lots to do besides complain about how chilly it’s proper now.

Summer, although? That’s an entire totally different vibe, and matches the invoice with what we stated earlier as a ‘boats galore’ playground.

But as enjoyable as this lake is throughout blazing sizzling summers, the aim is to let the nice instances roll for the entire yr!

What higher means than to develop a waterfront paradise led by iconic resorts, leisure districts, scenic bike paths, and sights designed to maintain guests coming lengthy after summer time fades?

That’s the thought 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 almost 10 miles of calm shoreline and winding tributaries to discover.

Margaritaville & Hard 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. According to Dallas Morning News, it is set to nestle the peninsula adjoining to the present Grandpappy Point 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, reminiscent of Winstar, an much more recognizable title will quickly be a part of the social gathering.

That’s proper, Hard Rock is rumored to plant its flag on Lake Texoma’s Oklahoma shoreline.

Margaritaville has the inexperienced gentle, whereas Hard Rock hit some bureaucratic bumps within the highway, in response to the most recent reports final summer time.

‘Dirty Water’: Is This The Right Lake For Such A Massive Bet?

Trouble in paradise, already? Depends 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‘ prior to now…

According to at least one explicit report taken place final yr, it was deemed amongst “the most polluted lakes in the United States”.

In equity, this report was issued in regard to officers admitting there must be substantial water upgrades for the group.

Though, a separate study claimed Lake Texoma was the third dirtiest lake in America in 2025.

Reviews 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 are not saying it is a dump both.

Preston Harbor’s closest comparability could also be Punta Gorda, Florida, when well-liked price range airline Allegiant surprisingly bought into the resort sport.

Despite 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 standard seashore vibes you envision in Florida.

Not to say Lake Texoma will not be a raging success, but it surely’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 just a few years of opening doorways.

Sam Sears

Sam, our Lead Writer & Journalist based mostly in San Diego has visited 36 international locations and written over 1000 articles with a concentrate on sharing his personal journey experiences and shining a lightweight on lesser-known gems.

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