100 Things to do during your visit: - North Side Marina and Resort
100 Things to do during your visit: - North Side Marina and Resort
100 Things to do during your visit: - North Side Marina and Resort
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<strong>100</strong> <strong>Things</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>do</strong> <strong>during</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>visit</strong>:<br />
1. Go for a boat ride (<strong>your</strong>s or ours)<strong>and</strong> enjoy the rock cliffs<br />
of the Trinity River.<br />
2. Fish from the marina <strong>and</strong> catch <strong>your</strong> limit - day or night<br />
– pole rentals available.<br />
3. Toodle around in a <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong> paddle boat for an hour or<br />
the day.<br />
4. Put on lots of sunscreen <strong>and</strong> enjoy <strong>your</strong> day in the sun.<br />
5. Play golf on the beautiful tiff bermuda greens of the Club<br />
at Runaway Bay.<br />
6. Sit in shade on the waterfront swing.<br />
7. Ski the calm waters of Lake Bridgeport – the smoothest<br />
water in <strong>North</strong> Texas.<br />
8. Visit with family <strong>and</strong> friends.<br />
9. Swim right at the <strong>Marina</strong> in the 3 three fingers cove.<br />
10. Relax on one of many patios or decks overlooking the<br />
lake.<br />
11. Enjoy some liquid refreshment of <strong>your</strong> choice.<br />
12. Play foosball with family <strong>and</strong> friends in the <strong>North</strong>side<br />
Rec Center.<br />
13. Grill <strong>your</strong> dinner on an open BBQ grill.<br />
14. Take a walk <strong>do</strong>wn the private roads near <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong>.<br />
15. Watch a good movie (rentals available).<br />
16. Sit in front of a warm fire on a cool night.<br />
17. Wakeboard on the secluded waters of the <strong>North</strong> Fork<br />
Trinity River.<br />
18. Visit the largest boy scout camp in Texas with hundreds<br />
of acres of undisturbed wilderness.
19. Bring or rent a tube or other inflatable <strong>and</strong> have a blast<br />
out on the main lake.<br />
20. Find Devil’s Den <strong>and</strong> explore the waterfalls.<br />
21. Do some bird watching. Maybe you’ll see one of the<br />
area’s bald eagles!<br />
22. Have a picnic on the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong> floating swim/fish<br />
platform.<br />
23. Stay up late, sleep in or crash early.<br />
24. Listen <strong>to</strong> good music.<br />
25. Do some star gazing in a deep black sky away from the<br />
city lights.<br />
26. Bring <strong>your</strong> sail boat <strong>and</strong> sail the open waters of the main<br />
Lake.<br />
27. Sit back <strong>and</strong> watch the boaters go by.<br />
28. Roast marshmallows <strong>and</strong> hot<strong>do</strong>gs.<br />
29. Watch others fishing off the <strong>Marina</strong>.<br />
30. Play cards/games overlooking the lake.<br />
31. Cruise the gentle waters of Lake Bridgeport on a <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Side</strong> pon<strong>to</strong>on boat rental for the day<br />
32. Walk <strong>your</strong> <strong>do</strong>g.<br />
33. Park <strong>your</strong> boat near Steele Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> have a picnic<br />
ashore.<br />
34. Enjoy a c<strong>and</strong>lelight lakeview dinner.<br />
35. Go out <strong>to</strong> eat at one of the many country restaurants in<br />
Bridgeport or Decatur.<br />
36. Bring <strong>your</strong> jetski <strong>and</strong> explore the remote areas of the<br />
Trinity River.<br />
37. Have pancakes for breakfast.<br />
38. Hang out on the Ship’s S<strong>to</strong>re deck for some good<br />
conversation.<br />
39. Enjoy <strong>your</strong> morning coffee as the sun rises.<br />
40. Enjoy the beautiful view over the Lake as the sun sets.<br />
41. Walk the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong> steps for exercise -no stepmaster<br />
needed!<br />
42. Park <strong>your</strong> RV in one of our seasonal sites <strong>and</strong> enjoy Lake<br />
Bridgeport again <strong>and</strong> again.
43. Lease an annual boat slip at <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Marina</strong>—no more<br />
boat launching.<br />
44. Pick out a lot in the exclusive neighboring development<br />
of <strong>North</strong> Star Pointe <strong>and</strong> Moonlight Bay.<br />
45. Watch <strong>your</strong> house or <strong>do</strong>ck be constructed in the<br />
neighboring developments.<br />
46. Play on our 2 s<strong>to</strong>ry playground <strong>and</strong> covered fort.<br />
47. Challenge <strong>your</strong> kids <strong>to</strong> a game of air hockey or Xbox in<br />
the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong> Recreation Center.<br />
48. Walk through Moonlight Bay’s lakeview trails <strong>and</strong> absorb<br />
the gorgeous views.<br />
49. Enjoy a great game of horseshoes.<br />
50. Catch <strong>your</strong> first fish at <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Marina</strong>.<br />
51. Feed the fish or ducks some bread crumbs <strong>and</strong> crackers.<br />
52. Take <strong>your</strong> <strong>do</strong>g for a swim.<br />
53. Eat ice cream while relaxing on the lakefront deck of our<br />
new Ship’s S<strong>to</strong>re.<br />
54. Visit with <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong>’s owners <strong>and</strong> swap fish s<strong>to</strong>ries.<br />
55. Sit out on the patio with <strong>your</strong> lap<strong>to</strong>p <strong>and</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong>’s<br />
wireless internet <strong>and</strong> catch up on <strong>your</strong> office work while<br />
enjoying the Lake.<br />
56. Forget about the office work – completely!!<br />
57. Swing on our swings <strong>and</strong> enjoy <strong>your</strong> inner child.<br />
58. Listen <strong>to</strong> Jimmy Buffet music while sipping a refreshing<br />
drink on the Ship’s S<strong>to</strong>re’s deck.<br />
59. Hire a local fishing guide <strong>and</strong> ensure that you catch <strong>your</strong><br />
limit.<br />
60. Watch the big game <strong>and</strong> <strong>your</strong> favorite TV shows in the<br />
comfort of <strong>your</strong> air conditioned <strong>and</strong> heated lakefront<br />
cabin.<br />
61. Take lots of pictures.<br />
62. Pick out the perfect frame for those pictures at the<br />
Ship’s S<strong>to</strong>re.<br />
63. Go home with a new T Shirt <strong>and</strong> hat <strong>to</strong> remember what a<br />
great time you had!<br />
64. Relax on a raft <strong>and</strong> float <strong>your</strong> afternoon away in the<br />
peaceful waters of Three Fingers Cove
65. Visit the LBJ Grassl<strong>and</strong>s near Chico.<br />
66. Take <strong>your</strong> ATV on a ride at the ATV park across from<br />
Twin Hills<br />
67. Ride <strong>your</strong> bike on our backroads <strong>and</strong> through the new<br />
lakefront communities.<br />
68. Have a big breakfast for DINNER!<br />
69. Fill <strong>your</strong> boat up with gas at our 24 hour pumps <strong>and</strong><br />
continue <strong>to</strong> enjoy the Lake.<br />
70. Read a good book on the waterfront patio or deck.<br />
71. Bring <strong>your</strong> canoe or kayak <strong>and</strong> explore Three Fingers<br />
Cove <strong>and</strong> the Trinity River.<br />
72. Shop for nautical <strong>and</strong> lodge themed home decor at the<br />
Ship’s S<strong>to</strong>re.<br />
73. Launch <strong>your</strong> boat at one of several nearby boat ramps.<br />
74. Plan in advance <strong>and</strong> enjoy a holiday weekend at <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Side</strong>.<br />
75. Put <strong>your</strong> feet up <strong>and</strong> enjoy the wonderful views.<br />
76. Watch the big game on Satellite TV in our air conditioned<br />
Ship’s S<strong>to</strong>re.<br />
77. Anchor <strong>your</strong> boat in one of the many Lake coves <strong>and</strong><br />
enjoy a peaceful afternoon.<br />
78. Take <strong>your</strong> kids <strong>to</strong> the skateboard park in Chico.<br />
79. Shoot some pool in the air conditioned <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong><br />
Recreation Center.<br />
80. Enjoy happy hour while fishing off the swim platform.<br />
81. Clean <strong>your</strong> catch at our fish cleaning station.<br />
82. Enjoy at burri<strong>to</strong> or s<strong>and</strong>wich at the Ship’s S<strong>to</strong>re.<br />
83. Hire a local fishing guide <strong>and</strong> catch <strong>your</strong> limit.<br />
84. Collect <strong>your</strong> own firewood or bring some for one of the<br />
in<strong>do</strong>or fireplaces or out<strong>do</strong>or firepits.<br />
85. Check out the his<strong>to</strong>ric <strong>do</strong>wn<strong>to</strong>wn areas of Decatur <strong>and</strong><br />
Bridgeport.<br />
86. Sit under an umbrella <strong>and</strong> sleep the afternoon away.<br />
87. Have a family reunion!<br />
88. Load up on some live minnows at the Ship’s s<strong>to</strong>re for a<br />
day of bass or crappie fishing on the lake.
89. Visit the s<strong>and</strong>y beaches of Wise County Park – by l<strong>and</strong> or<br />
by water.<br />
90. Do some antique <strong>and</strong> gift shopping in his<strong>to</strong>ric Decatur.<br />
91. Cook a steak dinner <strong>and</strong> eat it at one of our many picnic<br />
tables overlooking the lake.<br />
92. Tube across the broad waters of the main lake.<br />
93. Enjoy fresh brewed Starbuck’s coffee at the Ship’s S<strong>to</strong>re.<br />
94. Design <strong>your</strong> own park manor cabin – <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong> can<br />
help.<br />
95. See the Texas wildflowers bloom in the spring.<br />
96. Watch the leaves change color in the fall.<br />
97. Bring <strong>your</strong> video games <strong>and</strong> plug in <strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> cabin’s TV.<br />
98. Take a slow ride <strong>do</strong>wn the scenic seven mile drive back<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Marina</strong>.<br />
99. Pack a lunch <strong>and</strong> take a wilderness hike.<br />
<strong>100</strong>. Go house hunting for <strong>your</strong> very own Lakehouse or<br />
explore one of the many lots available in the neighboring<br />
new gated communities.<br />
Thanks from the owners of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Marina</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Resort</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> all residents/guests of beautiful Lake Bridgeport!