Pop.
877
Alt. 1,258
General-
founded in 1852 as a cypress shingle camp,and site of a
Mormon colony established 1854. One of the oldest Polish
communities in the U.S. An authentic Western town surrounded
both by working and guest ranches. Horseback riding available
plus swimming in resort pools or clear Hill Country lakes
and rivers. Fine year-round fishing;hunting in seasons for
wild turkey and white-tailed deer;camping, hiking, rodeos,
horse races, two 18 hole golf courses and country western
dances.
Dude
Ranches- Whether you call them guest ranches or dude
ranches, Bandera has plenty. Some are rustic;others are
equipped with all modern conveniences. Check with Convention
& Visitors Bureau, 1206 Cypress; phone 512/796-3045
or, in Texas and U.S. 1-800-364-3833.
Frontier
Times Museum- Old West relics,Western art and antiques,
plus Indian artifacts. Variety of items ranges from centuries-old
Chinese temple bells to Buffalo Bill Wild West Show posters.
Open daily 10 a.m. - noon, 1 - 4:30 p.m. and Sun. afternoon.
Admission.
Hill
Country State Natural Area- Minimum development characterizes
this 5,369-acre park in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
Primitive camping is permitted in a 20-acre designated site.
Horseback riding, backpacking, and hiking are popular activities.
On F.M. 1077, 10 miles west.
St.
Stanislaus Catholic Church- Built 1876, serves Polish
settlement dating from 1855, one of oldest Polish parishes
in U.S.
Scenic
Drives- Beautiful Hill Country landscapes in almost
any direction: Texas 173 north winds through scenic vistas
to Camp Verde and Kerrville. Texas 173 south rolls to southern
edge of hills and enters lower South Texas Plains. Texas
46 east explores steep-shouldered scenery through community
of Pipe Creek to German-accented town of Boerne. Texas 16
and F.M. 470 west is one of the best -- dramatic blue hills
enfold small green valleys threaded by sparkling creeks.
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Thorough
effort has been made to provide accurate event information;
however, always confirm dates and times with the Bandera
County Chamber of Commerce at 830-796-3045 or 1-800-364-3833.
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