Lush oasis in semiarid setting, springs were important watering stop on historic Chihuahua Road that connected Texas port of Indianola with Chihuahua City, Mexico. Springs flow some 90 million gallons of clear pure water daily. San Felipe Country Club golf course (semiprivate)
Del Rio, TX Natural AttractionsBoat ramps, marinas, campgrounds, picnic areas administered by National Park Service on U.S. side of huge international Amistad Reservoir. From park headquarters on U.S. 90
Del Rio, TX Recreation AreasFamily enterprise in its fourth generation, founded in 1883 by Italian immigrants. Grapes had been grown in the area since 1825
Del Rio, TX WineriesVisit downtown area of historic buildings, churches and homes dating from the 1800s, including the 1887 courthouse. Also ancient acequia system (irrigation canals)
Del Rio, TX ToursThe Town of Texon, Texas was founded in 1924 by the Big Lake Oil Company. Texon was established on the railroad line owned by...
Records on existing tombstones indicate few people lived beyond age 40; indication of hardships among those who opened and se...
Typical frontier military post established 1858 as Camp Stockton; abandoned in 1886. Fort consisted of 35 buildings made of a...
Just 10 miles east of the city is Sandhills Park. Overnight camping and off-road vehicles are welcome. ...