Monuments

Empty Saddle Monument

A favorite photo subject, monument stands at north end of Dalhart’s V-shaped underpass. Designed by a cowboy after a widow asked that a horse bearing an empty saddle appear in annual reunion parade in tribute to her husband, former XIT Ranch cowpoke. U.S. 87 north.

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While You're in Dalhart

More Things to Do

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

LaRita Theater

A beautifully restored theatre with professional and amateur stage productions produced by Dalhart Community Theatre.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Dalhart Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

XIT Historical Museum

Wealth of exhibits include XIT Ranch, railroad antiques, Indian artifacts, frontier firearms, cowboy clothing, saddles…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Lake Rita Blanca State Park

Fantastic opportunities for viewing and photographing various species of birds and other wildlife await visitors.…

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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