Fort Davis

The Prude Guest Ranch is popular for meetings and vacations. Horseback riding, hayrides, chuck-wagon cookouts, and more! Come visit Fort Davis!

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

University of Texas McDonald Observatory at Mount Locke

Built in 1932 following bequest from William J. McDonald, amateur astronomer. On 6,791-foot peak of Mount Locke. Site selected because of clear air, high ratio of cloudless nights, distance from…

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Things to Do in Fort Davis

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Fort Davis National Historic Site

When pioneers and gold seekers surged west in the mid-1800s, national concern focused on secure…

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A place to slow down.

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

Overland Trail Museum

Named for historic trail that once passed its front door, small museum was former home,…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Davis Mountains State Park

In a sloping basin among scenic Davis Mountains, 1,869 acres host more than 155,000 visitors…

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Historic Inn-Hotel Limpia

Restored country inn, c. 1912; sturdy, turn-of-the-century oak furniture, second-story veranda and glassed-in sunporch with…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Neill Museum

Antique toys made in Texas, 300 antique dolls, bottles, and furniture. In historic 1898 Truehart…

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More road, less rush.

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

Chihuahuan Desert Visitor Center

A natural area owned and managed by the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute for scientific research…

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