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Uvalde, Texas Travel Guide
Head west from San Antonio along US 90 to
one of the Hill Country’s top nature getaways: the town of Uvalde.
This historic community is located at the edge of the Hill Country and
is home to several ecotourism escapes including Garner State Park.
Named for Uvalde’s most famous citizen,
Vice-President John Nance Garner, the park is located 31 miles north of
Uvalde on US 83 on the chilly, spring-fed waters of the Frio River. (The
small town has also produced two well-known Hollywood names: Dale Evans
Rogers and Matthew McConaughey.)
The career of Garner, who served as FDR’s
vice president during his first and second terms, is recalled at the Uvalde
Memorial Museum. The museum is housed in the former home of the politician.
After a visit to the museum, you also might
want to make a visit to Fort Inge County Park, located at the site of
an old Cavalry post dating back to 1849. You'll find picnic grounds as
well as hiking trails here; this park is open weekends only.
Uvalde is located on the
Leona River in the last outreaches of the Hill Country, an area first
settled by the Spanish who attempted to construct missions to convert
the Lipan-Apache Native Americans. This plan was soon abandoned because
of repeated attacks on the mission.
Attractions:
The Briscoe Art and Antique Collection
at the First State Bank of Uvalde. The former governor Dolph Briscoe
and his wife assembled this collection which ranges from Western art to
Rembrandt. Located at 200 E. Nopal St.
Fort Inge County Park. This park recalls
the days of Fort Ingle, a Cavalry post that dated back to 1849 at this
site. Today the park, which is on the banks of the Leona River, includes
picnicking as well as camping, hiking trails, and birding. Located 1.5
miles south of Uvalde on FM 140.
Garner Memorial Museum. This was once
the home of Uvalde's most famous citizen: John Nance Garner, vice president
of the United States during Franklin Roosevelt's first and second presidential
terms. The museum is filled with reminders of Garner's political career.
333 N. Park St.
Garner
State Park.
National Fish Hatchery. This hatchery
specializes in endangered fish species but visitors also enjoy good birdwatching
here as well as hiking and picnicking. Located on FM 481, one mile south
of Uvalde.
Uvalde Grand Opera House. This 1891
opera house has been restored and now hosts various performances.
Located at 104 W. North St.
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