Bandera, Texas Travel Guide

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"The Cowboy Capital of the World" is well known for its plentiful dude ranches, country-western music, rodeos, and horse racing.

Once part of the "Wild West," Bandera Pass, located 12 miles north of town on TX 173, was the site of many battles between Spanish conquistadors and both Apache and Comanche Indians. Legend has it that following a battle with the Apaches in 1732, a flag (or bandera in Spanish) was hung at the pass to mark the boundary between the two opposing forces.

Bandera still clings to its Wild West roots more than most Hill Country towns and visitors will find a true western atmosphere, from weekly rodeos to boot-scootin' dance halls.

Today the wildest action in town occurs in the dance halls. Put on your boots, crease your best jeans, and get ready to two-step with locals and vacationers alike.

What to Do

Attractions From historic churches to museums and parks, you'll find several day's worth of attractions in the area.

Rodeos Both local open rodeos and top-name rodeos draw many onlookers.

Honky Tonks Boot-scootin' across sawdust-covered floors is the top activity several nights a week at long-running honky tonks in town.

Festivals & Special Events

Where to Stay

Dude Ranches A look at several of the top ranches where you can be a cowboy for a few days.

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