46% off (Sale price $69.30, Reg. Price $129.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Tanglewood Resort Conference CenterYour room at Tanglewood Resort Conference Center is just steps from two premier attractions. The first is Lake Texoma, an 89,000-acre body of water filled with bass and catfish. The other is one of the first courses designed by the late Arnold Palmer and course architect Ralph Plummer. Onsite dining: Savor Angus beef tips and lakeside views at The Commodore Room or catch a game over a beer at Barnacles. Start the day right: This Getaway includes daily breakfast for two. Take a dip in one of three pools or the hot tub. Settle the score on volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, and tennis courts. Commune with nature: Schedule a horseback ride or charter a fishing expedition. Head out on the water with lake tours, ski boats, wave runners, striper fishing, and pontoon boats. Play with sand and heavy equipment at Extreme Sandbox, where you can take your childhood pastime to the next level by driving an excavator or a bulldozer.Pottsboro, Texas: Desert Oasis North of DallasLocated about 75 miles north of Dallas, Pottsboro mostly draws visitors for its gorgeous scenery and the massive Lake Texoma. A boat cruise is the best way to get acquainted with the area and get an up-close look at local wildlife. About 15 miles to the south lies Eisenhower State Park, named for the 34th president, who was born in nearby Denison, Texas. The lakefront park is especially popular with anglers looking to catch catfish, bass, and bluegill.Nearby Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is an ideal spot for hiking, fishing, and bird watching. Its more than 11,000 acres are populated by native flora and fauna, including deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, and songbirds.
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