509 N. State St., (432) 426-3941. Pool.
Constructed from converted 1935 CCC buildings, this old-time motel has been spiffed up a bit but you can still park your car right in front of your room. Guests at Stone Village Tourist Camp have a choice of renting a regular room with the expected amenities, or in good weather of sleeping in a tiny “camp room” that is fitted into an indention in the building and at the open end is covered just by a screen. The property is cozy, comfy, and clean, with old-time chenille bedspreads and ceiling fans. An inviting pool is shaped a bit like a heart, and several outdoor sitting areas invite relaxation.
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| exterior of rooms at Stone Village Tourist Camp in Fort Davis, Texas |
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| interior of guest room at Stone Village Tourist Camp in Fort Davis, Texas |
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| heart-shaped pool at Stone Village Tourist Camp in Fort Davis, Texas |
Davis Mountains Nut Company
Across the street, this shop purveys a variety of really good local pecans. My favorite is the one dipped in milk chocolate, which they happened to be making in the back the day I walked in. The shop smelled so good and the staff was so upbeat and friendly that I wound up purchasing some for a snack and some to take back as a gift.
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| candy-making at Davis Mountains Nut Company in Fort Davis, Texas |
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| candied pralines for sale at Davis Mountains Nut Company in Fort Davis, Texas |
Blue Mountain Bar & Grill
Down the street at the Blue Mountain Bar & Grill, I enjoyed a cup of delicious tomato-basil bisque with a dinner of Norwegian salmon in a fresh herb cream sauce. Salads, steaks, and a burger as well as root beer-bacon-wrapped quail are also options.
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| popular bar at Blue Mountain Bar & Grill in Fort Davis, Texas |
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| busy dining room at Blue Mountain Bar & Grill in Fort Davis, Texas |
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| chicken-fried steak at Blue Mountain Bar & Grill in Fort Davis, Texas |
Stone Village Market
Next door, this is the place to go for snacks, provisions, and breakfast. You’ll rub elbows with locals here, because the coffee bar serves the good stuff, and the deli serves up oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, and fragrant housemade cinnamon buns.
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| exterior of Stone Village Market in Fort Davis, Texas |
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| interior of Stone Village Market in Fort Davis, Texas |
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| all about Nitro Iced Coffee at Stone Village Market in Fort Davis, Texas |
Itinerary for road trip through West Texas.
Things to do in El Paso.
images ©2020 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Love the heart-shaped pool! I’ve not yet been to Fort Davis but it looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteCarole, you seem to be finding all of the best stops in west Texas. It looks like Fort Davis ended up offering some tasty diversion from traveling down the road.
ReplyDeleteJust had my first trip to El Paso, and ended up heading in the opposite direction from Fort Davis ( to Big Bend), so I'll need to check this out next time. Is it more or less on the way to Carlsbad?
ReplyDeleteI have no idea re. where it is relative to Carlsbad, but I don't think it's on the way.
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