Fort Davis

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

Start early. Stay late.

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

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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Take the long way.

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

Overland Trail Museum

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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More road, less rush.

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

Neill Museum

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Chihuahuan Desert Visitor Center

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

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