Paisano Pete

At 20 feet long and 11 feet tall, Pete is probably the world’s largest roadrunner. A popular photo subject.

Getting There & Details

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U.S. 290 at Main St.
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More Things to Do

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Historic Fort Stockton

Typical frontier military post established 1858 as Camp Stockton; abandoned in 1886. Fort consisted of…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Courthouse Square

Historic features include courthouse (1883), first Catholic Church (1875), first schoolhouse (1883), and Zero Stone…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Annie Riggs Hotel Museum

The old hotel, built in 1899, was built on this stage route. Restored and maintained…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Comanche Springs

Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool.

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