The city of Taylor, Texas, is the home of the Taylor Barbecue Cook-off, in the month of August, and the hometown of two of the most renowned barbecue restaurants in the state. Visitors to the area can also take in the sights of the state capitol, Austin, where the Blanton Museum of Art, Paramount Theatre, and the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum are located.
The Best Western in Taylor is about 35 miles northeast of Austin. Guestrooms include a desk, refrigerator, microwave and wireless Internet access. Guests also have access to an outdoor swimming pool. A continental breakfast is offered each morning, and restaurants such as the Taylor Cafe, Ferraris Restaurant and Louie Mueller BBQ are within a mile of the hotel. The Howard Theatre, Moody House Museum and Mustang Creek Golf Club are also within a mile of Best Western.
Knights Inn in Taylor offers a coffeemaker, microwave, refrigerator and a television in each guestroom. Cribs are available upon request and wireless Internet access is available throughout Knights Inn. Guests can also opt to stay in one of the Jacuzzi suites. Vending machines and an outdoor swimming pool are available. Masfajitas Restaurant and Bar, is located onsite. Zapata's Mexican Restaurant, Golden Chick and Randy's Ice House are all less than a mile from Knights Inn.
Talbot Street Bed and Breakfast in Taylor is across the street from the Governor Dan Moody Museum. The Triple Crown Dog Academy and Dell Diamond are within a 15-minute drive. Breakfast is served each morning, and special food requests can be given to the staff. Restaurants such as Mimosa's, Bob's Backyard Cafe and Louie Mueller BBQ are less than half a mile south of Talbot Street Bed and Breakfast.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Hutto offers a choice of 60 rooms on three floors -- including 16 suites. All rooms are non-smoking. The staff can accommodate guests who speak English or Spanish. Amenities in the rooms include a flat screen television, refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. Guests can also use the fitness center, indoor pool and free wireless Internet access. Local restaurants include Bien Hoa and Rio Grande Tex Mex, both located less than a mile southeast of the hotel, just north of Highway 79.
