| El Dorado: A Day Trip Down Main Street |
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| Written by Libby Connell |
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A day trip to El Doradoâs Main Street promises more entertainment and surprises than one would imagine in this small, neighboring town. Declared a âMain Street Cityâ in 1998, the title still holds true today as El Dorado offers something for everyone in the family. Restaurants and cafĂ©s can satisfy any craving whether itâs a sit down meal, or a latte to-go. The quaint shops and galleries only add to what El Doradoâs Main Street has to offer. To Start the Day: Start the day off with breakfast at Scooterâs Coffee House. Their friendly staff will help you choose from their delicious menu of pastries. They will also make your favorite blend of their premium coffees. Scooterâs even offers free Wi-Fi, so you can check your email before heading off for the day. Make Sure You Donât Miss: After finishing breakfast, your next stop should be the hip and trendy Pink Saloon. This fun store carries brightly colored clothing and designer denims. Their knowledgeable staff can put together anything from shoes to accessories. Donât forget to mention the first-timersâ discount to get 15% off the purchase. After the Pink Saloon, check out Robinâs just down the street. Robinâs offers a wide selection of clothing and accessories where mothers and daughters will both be able to find something to suit their style. Their friendly and personable staff makes a shopping experience very enjoyable. For more retail therapy head into the award winning Walterâs Flowers and Interiors. Be sure to make time for this stop with, over 9,000 square feet of beautiful dĂ©cor and arrangements. Walterâs offers anything and everything from unique home dĂ©cor items to floral arrangements to gourmet gift sets. Itâs defiently a must see on Main Street. Lunch on Main Street: Starting to get hungry after all that shopping? Stop into Jacobâs Well to enjoy an array of soups, salads and sandwiches. Jacobâs Well boasts their warm atmosphere and Carmenâs famous potato salad. Top off the delicious lunch with a slice of homemade pie. There is also Susieâs Chili Parlor, where President Barack Obama ate when he came through town on his campaign tour. Susieâs has superior hometown cooking and delicious cinnamon rolls. More to Explore: While on El Doradoâs Main Street, donât forget to explore and admire one of the many art galleries. Filled with award-winning collections and prairie printmakerâs pieces; Circle Gallery and The Couttâs Art Museum will please any art lover. Every third Tuesday at The Couttâs Art Museum, stop in to enjoy a brown bag lunch and take in the art. Also located downtown is Waltonâs Art Studio and Gallery, which features local artists. After a day of shopping your feet probably need some pampering, stop by Salon Knotty and Day Spa to treat yourself to a pedicure. Offering a variety of services including; tanning, hairstyling, manicures, pedicures, and facials, their modern salon and experienced staff will make any visit worth while. Before Heading Home:  Treat your family by going to Satchel Creek Steaks to pick up some dinner. Satchel sells all natural beef and a wide range of seasonings, sauces and gifts. Next stop should be Beyond Napa, located right behind Satchel Creek, and take home a bottle of wine for dinner. With a variety from every corner of the globe, everyone will find something to please the palate. |
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