Sulphur Springs is a beautiful city located in Texas, United States. The county seat of Hopkins County, Sulphur Springs has an area of 21.0 square miles and a population of more than 14,500 residents, as the 2000 census indicated. The city is considered to be situated in the humid subtropical climate area. Sulphur Springs was named this way due to the sulphur water existent in the area the moment when the city was settled. Sulphur Springs was incorporated as a city only in 1845. Sulphur Springs has a rich history and an impressive cultural heritage, the city preserving many wonderful buildings.
Top Attractions within Sulphur Springs
Burton's Family Restaurant is a great place to visit for a tasty meal. The atmosphere is nice and cozy, while the foods served in this spot are always fresh and delicious. Since the service is really fast, you will never have to wait too long for your meals to be served. The ambiance is absolutely great and the prices are affordable for all visitors.
San Remo is an Italian restaurant located in Sulphur Springs. The pastas here have become quite famous due to their amazing taste. The menu is very creative and the food here is absolutely excellent, so you should not leave Sulphur Springs without eating at least once in this lovely restaurant.
Hopking County Museum and Heritage Park is a wonderful historic complex of Sulphur Springs. Here you will be able to visit some impressive historic houses and the oldest brick structure in the whole county. Housed in a home dating back to 1910, the museum displays fascinating Civil War memorabilia, but also a dolls collections, among many other displays. The Heritage Park has an area of 11 acres.
Copper Lake State Park is located in Sulphur Springs. This place offers numerous recreational opportunities to visitors including various outdoor activities. Facilities of the park include restrooms, picnic areas, a sandy beach, playgrounds, an outdoor amphitheater, but also volleyball courts, boating and swimming areas. Biking and hiking trails can be found all around the park.
