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.

Getting There & Details

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More Things to Do

Let the road decide.

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

XIT Historical Museum

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

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Start early. Stay late.

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

LaRita Theater

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

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Let the road decide.

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

Dalhart Country Club

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Lake Rita Blanca State Park

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

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Nearby Lakes & Parks