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Experience the classic West Texas town of your imagination here. Nearby Lake Amistad, with 67,000 acres and 540 miles of shoreline, offers plenty of outdoor fun, with scuba diving, swimming, skiing, and fishing. Birdwatching is a major attraction for the area, especially in the winter, when many species pass through on their southern migration. At the state’s oldest winery, Val Verde, you can enjoy a free tour and wine tasting. Spend the day examining the rock art at Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site or browsing through one of the city’s museums. And don’t miss the opportunity to cross the border into Ciudad Acuña.
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Ciudad Acuña, Mexico
Take Spur 239 west approximately three miles to the international toll bridge Del Rio, TX
830-775-3551
http://www.ciudadacuna.com.mx
| This border town, named after Manuel Acuña, the romantic poet of the Mexican Revolution, offers delicious Mexican cuisine, plenty of shopping, and a lively nightlife. Before you drive across the border, check on Mexican car insurance and make sure you have your passport or just park on the U.S. side, walk across the toll bridge and catch a taxi or bus to downtown. Toll fees vary. |
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Whitehead Memorial Museum
1308 S. Main Del Rio, TX 78840
830-774-7568
http://www.whiteheadmuseum.org
| In 1962 the Whiteheads donated the Perry Mercantile Building for use as a museum. Over the years structures have been added, and now the complex includes 14 buildings and 21 exhibits, among them the 1870 Perry Store, the La Zapa Chapel, and the Cadena Nativity Exhibit. Also on the grounds are the graves of Judge Roy Bean and his son, Sam. The museum now includes 15 hands-on exhibits for children. Open Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call or visit website for admission. |
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SHOPPING
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Buffalo Girls and The Brown Bag
440 S. Main Del Rio, TX 78840
830-768-4837
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TECHNOLOGY & AGRICULTURAL TOURS
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Laughlin Air Force Base
47 FTW/PA, 561 Liberty Dr., Ste. 3, Laughlin AFB Del Rio, TX 78843-5226
830-298-5980
http://www.laughlin.af.mil
| Focus: Hisory and mission or daily operations of the base. Contact: Joel Langton. Accommodates: 10–50 (must make reservations at least one week in advance). |
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Val Verde Regional Medical Center
801 Bedell Ave. Del Rio, TX 78840
830-778-3651
http://www.vvrmc.org
| Focus: Facility and services, topics catered to tour group. Contact: Francine Piña. Accommodates: 10-15 (by reservation only). |
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