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Bandera
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A trip to Bandera should be a requirement for first-time travelers to Texas. Known as the Cowboy Capital of the World, this city has more dude ranches, champion rodeo cowboys, and old-time Texas honky-tonks per capita than most other places on the globe. Visit all the historic sites downtown, including the Frontier Times Museum, which sponsors Western entertainers, chuck wagons, and trick ropers who perform every Saturday March through November. Work on acquiring your Western wardrobe on Main Street at one of the many Western wear stores, then wet your whistle and hear some live music at one of the refurbished saloons in town.
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ATTRACTIONS
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Frontier Times Museum
510 13th St. Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-3864
http://www.frontiertimesmuseum.com
| The best word for this museum is “eclectic.” You might come across vintage cowboy items, items from Judge Roy Bean’s court, a stuffed two-headed goat, or a South American shrunken head—not to mention artwork and a collection of 400 bells from around the world. Open Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas). Fees: $5 adults, $2 children ages 6–17, $3 seniors ages 65+. |
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Hill Country State Natural Area
10600 Bandera Creek Rd. Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-4413
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest
| Enjoy Hill Country beauty at this primitive 5,300-acre park as you take advantage of 40 miles of multipurpose trails designed for hiking, biking, and equestrian use. Spend the night at one of the many primitive campsites, specially equipped equestrian campsites, or the group lodge. After a day on the trails, enjoy fishing and swimming in the creek pools. Open daily. Call Dec.–Jan. for hunting closures. Call or visit website for fees |
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RANCHES
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BR Lightning Ranch
818 FM 1283, Pipe Creek, 78063 Bandera, TX
830-535-4096
http://www.lightningranch.com
| Guest ranch. Accommodates 33 in seven guest cottages. |
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Dixie Dude Ranch
833 Dixie Dude Ranch Rd. Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-7771
http://www.dixieduderanch.com
| Dude ranch. Accommodates 65 overnight in 20 rooms. |
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Farm Country Club
475 Pue Rd. Bandera, TX 78003
830-589-2276
http://www.farmcc.com
| Special events ranch. Accommodates an unlimited number of guests during the day (by reservation only). |
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Flying L Guest Ranch
566 Flying L Dr. Bandera, TX 78003
830-460-3001
http://www.flyingl.com
| Guest ranch. Accommodates 400 during the day and 250 overnight (84 sleeping units of several types). |
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Hill Country Equestrian Lodge
1580 Hay Hollar Rd. Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-7950
http://www.hillcountryequestlodge.com
| Guest ranch. Accommodates approximately 40 (four private cabins and five luxury suites). |
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Mayan Ranch
350 Mayan Ranch Rd. Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-3312
http://www.mayanranch.com
| Guest ranch. Accommodates 120 (68 rooms). |
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Purple Sage Ranch Conference Center and Retreat
756 Purple Sage Rd. Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-7703
http://www.purplesageranch.com
| Hunting, guest, resort, corporate and special-events ranch. Accommodates 150 indoors, 500+ outdoors, and includes 52 beds for overnight guests. |
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Rancho Cortez
872 Hay Hollar Rd. Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-9339
http://www.ranchocortez.com
| Dude ranch and fitness ranch. Accommodates 82 (one bunkhouse and several individual private cabins). |
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Running R Guest Ranch
9059 Bandera Creek Rd. Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-3984
http://www.rrranch.com
| Dude ranch. Accommodates 60 onsite and a total of 180 overflow (14 cabins). |
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Silver Spur Guest Ranch
9266 Bandera Creek Rd. Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-3037
http://www.silverspur-ranch.com
| Guest ranch. Accommodates 80 overnight (16 rooms). |
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Twin Elm Guest Ranch
FM 470 at TX Hwy. 16 Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-3628
http://www.twinelmranch.net
| Dude ranch. Accommodates 87 (20 rooms). |
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