City Guide

Iraan

With the 1928 discovery of oil, Iraan, Texas exploded into existence of hastily constructed frame buildings and tents. The name, chosen in a contest, combines names of the townsite owners, Ira and Ann Yates.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Discovery Well A No. 1

Gusher blew in more than half-century ago, remains one of largest producing oil wells in North America. Tremendous jet of oil sprayed tent city four miles away. Historical marker in…

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Things to Do in Iraan

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Fantasyland

Alley Oop, comic strip caveman, was created by V.T. Hamlin while he lived in Iraan.…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

City Park

40-acre park adjacent to Fantasyland. Picnicking, grills, swimming pool, camping.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Scenic Drive

Highway 190 offers views of rugged terrain as you drive through scenic mesas.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Iraan Archaeological Museum

Located in Fantasyland Park, museum features excellent fossil exhibits, plus Indian artifacts, ranching antiquities, and…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Alley Oop Park – Camping

Pull-through wheeled-camper sites w/water, elec & sewage 10. No limit on stay. Dump sta, grills,…

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