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Taylor, Texas Travel Guide
Taylor calls itself "The Barbecue Capital
of the World." With its central location and its position as
home of two heavy-hitting names in the barbecue world, Taylor would
have to be considered the rodeo-sized belt buckle in the Texas barbecue
belt. To reach the pinnacle of pits, head north from Austin on I-35
to Round Rock. Turn east on US 79 and then continue for 17 miles.
Taylor is surrounded by acres of cotton fields and blackland farms
that stretch on for miles. Taylor's claim to fame is its International
Barbecue Cook-off in August (photo album, video) and its controversial National Rattlesnake
Sacking Championship and Roundup held every March. Taylor was the hometown of former Texas governor
Dan Moody whose home now serves as a museum. Taylor was also home
to Bill Pickett, an African-American cowboy born in the area in
1860. Pickett originated the practice of "bulldogging"
throwing a bull by twisting his head until he falls. The
well-known cowboy also had a habit of biting the steer's upper lip,
a trick called "biting the bull" that he practiced on
the rodeo circuit. Attractions
Hotels
Map
Taylor Restaurants Photo Gallery, Video
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