For a genuine, rural, East Texas experience, your family can’t go wrong with the gorgeous Pine Creek Country Inn. Hidden away on 25 acres of forested land, the Inn features 17 guestrooms situated in several rustic buildings. Ideal for a small family is their Creek House Room No. 1, which contains a king bed and a queen sleeper sofa. A larger family can combine the room with an identical connecting room next door to comfortably sleep up eight people. Each room includes a refrigerator, coffee maker, DVD player, and sitting area. Kids will love the huge outdoor pool, playground, horseshoe pit, and numerous outdoor games available. The Inn also offers archery, skeet-shooting, massage therapy, and pedicures, all at a reasonable cost. On weekdays, a continental breakfast is brought to your room each morning, while a large breakfast buffet is served in the onsite restaurant on weekends.

Pine Creek Country Inn is located about 10 miles west of Nacogdoches. It’s surrounded by trees, ponds, and walking trails. The restaurants and shops of the town are an easy 15-minute drive away, while the picnic and swimming areas of Lake Nacogdoches are only 10 minutes down the road. The Inn has its own onsite restaurant, the Creekside Cafe, which is open for dinner only and serves gourmet French-styled steak and seafood, but has burgers and sandwiches available for picky eaters. The Pine Creek Country Inn is a relaxing place to spend your day, but if you do have to leave, kids will want to check out Millard’s Crossing Historic Village, a collection of old buildings representing East Texas history. After that, a trip to the water slides of Splash Kingdom Water Park makes for a fun summer afternoon. The rural setting and plethora of onsite activities will ensure that the Pine Creek Country Inn is a big hit with your family during your trip to Nacogdoches.