The video above is a quick road trip vlog through Springtown, Texas, a small town of around 3,000 people located roughly 25 miles northwest of Fort Worth. It's one of those places you might blow right past on your way somewhere else, but it turns out there's enough going on in the historic downtown square to make a stop worthwhile — from a solid barbecue joint to a live music spot right on the main drag.
What Is There to Do in Downtown Springtown?
Springtown has a historic square anchored by some older buildings, including the Eureka Masonic Lodge, which has been around since the late 1800s and has housed all kinds of different businesses over the years — though today it advertises guns and ammo. The Tabernacle on the Square offers covered seating and shade, which is no small thing during a Texas summer. Beyond that, the square has a coffee shop, a sushi spot, a barber shop, a furniture store, and Woody Creek Barbecue. For a town this size, there's a decent mix of places to check out on foot. Springtown's own website describes it as "where country meets living," and that tracks. The town also made some news when dinosaur footprints were discovered in the river once the water level dropped low enough to reveal them — a genuinely cool piece of local history.
Is There Live Music in Springtown, Texas?
There is. The main spot to know about is:
- Maddie Luz — A restaurant and entertainment venue right on the main strip in Springtown that advertises live music, good food, and karaoke directly on the front of the building. It's the go-to if you're looking for a night out without leaving town.
The nearby town of Boyd also has a venue worth knowing about, especially if you're already in the Springtown area:
- TF Vineyard (Boyd, Texas) — A peaceful vineyard venue just down the road from Springtown that hosts live music among the vines. The crowd is friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed, and it's the kind of place where you start recognizing familiar faces after a visit or two.
David Bridwell performed at TF Vineyard on the day this video was filmed, and it was his second time playing there. The whole vibe is laid-back — people sitting outside with wine, enjoying music on a warm afternoon. It's not flashy, but that's what makes it work.
Eating in Springtown
When it came time to grab a bite, the stop ended up being Howell's Western Cafe, located not far from the square. Springtown isn't going to overwhelm you with dining options, but between Howell's, Woody Creek Barbecue, and whatever Maddie Luz has on the menu, you can eat well enough for a small-town Texas afternoon. The proximity to Fort Worth means you're never too far from more options, but part of the appeal of a place like Springtown is slowing down and seeing what the town itself has to offer.