Scenic Drive

Texas 256 west traverses rolling country often cut by tributaries of Prairie Dog Town Fork of Red River. It threads among the jumbled, broken remnants of the High Plains, then ascends the Cap Rock in a spectacular drive amid colorful cliffs and canyons. Nearby Caprock Canyon State Park and home of historic J.A. Ranch bison herd.

Getting There & Details

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More Things to Do

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Presbyterian Building

Former Presbyterian church was built in 1911 and is marked by a state historical marker.…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Hall County Museum

Museum is housed in the old First National Bank Building. Exhibits include photographs of early…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

City Park

Facilities include overnight camping, swimming pool, nine-hole golf course, tennis courts.

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Memphis Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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