1st Timer at Grand
 

We are heading out to Grand tomorrow afternoon for the first time. Can some of you regulars give us some info on where to go what to do? I've heard dripping springs Sat, we will be there, but not sure what to do at night. I'm correct that CYC is members only, so I guess that is out, any other suggestions for the newbie. Thanks for the help.

Re: 1st Timer at Grand
 

I am too new to Grand to give you any good suggestions, but I thought that Hookers Bar was open to all. Maybe someone else will chime in and let you know about Hookers.

Re: 1st Timer at Grand
 

Hookers at Cherokee is members only. If you know a member you can go as their guest but you must have a member with you. For those that are not members, Ugly's bar and grill is usually OK on a Saturday night. They usually have a band and there are a lot of people there. Other than that you can go up to Monkey Island and go bar hopping but I have never been up there so I can't help you out there. There is also Moonies over by the dam but I have not been there since the new owners took over this year. Good luck and welcome to Grand.

Re: 1st Timer at Grand
 

If you are staying on the south end then Ugly's is good. They have great ribs on Friday and cold drinks all weekend (try a PINK THANG or an UGLY MARY). Saturday night bands are also normally good also. If you are staying up toward Monkey Island then there are several bars on Monkey Island and they are usually a good time. And Moonie is a greta place for a cold beer but be ready for the toothless locals (they are all really friendly after you order a drink) Welcome to Grand and have a great time!

Re: 1st Timer at Grand
 

On the South end of lake might also check out the Decks, food is good, Cruzers at Port Carlos has bands on sat., Monkey island area check out the outdoor bar at shangri-la marina, Larry & Joyce Dukes place, they also own Shebangs & Big Shots

Re: 1st Timer at Grand
 

Hawkfan,

Welcome. The guys pretty well hit it on the head. Fun stuff
to see and do around the lake. Its no Lotto as it relates to
entertainment but is a great place to hang.

Seeing the bling at E Dock is worth the trip :D

Good luck and be safe

OR

Re: 1st Timer at Grand
 

We keep our boat at Port Carlos and the bar does have a band but it is usually a local band with it's 3 local groupies hanging out. I think last weekend there might have been 8 people watching the band. The sad part is that I am not exaggerating.

Re: 1st Timer at Grand
 

Yep, I have been wondering about that place for a
couple of years. Never been in there but the wifey
was inquiring when we were cruising the cove several
weeks ago.

Thanks for the heads-up.

OR

Re: 1st Timer at Grand
 

Thank you all for the info. Where is "E dock" I'll make sure I swing by and take a look :D Where are keeping the boat at Honey Creek, so I am not sure what we are close to. I'm guessing we will head to Ugly's or Monkey Island. Thanks again.

Re: 1st Timer at Grand
 

Get a map of the lake if you can or find information from
the local newspaper at www.grand-chronicle.com.

Dripping Springs (Gray's Hollow) and Duck Creek (where
the yacht clubs are, hence E Dock) are in the south grand
area about 10-15 miles downstream or about 5-30 minutes
depending on the boat you have :D

You will see more boat traffic in those areas, but don't be
afraid to ask someone if your not sure.
Go into Duck Creek to access the marinas and Ugly's. Be
mindful of the boat lanes in Duck Creek (stay to the right
of the white center bouys going in and head to the back
to get to Ugly's.