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Lodging
Butterfield Inn
Casa Mano Prieto
Crows Nest Ranch
Davis Mountains Inn
Fort Davis Inn
Harvard Hotel & Lodge
R. M. Sproul Properties
Hotel Limpia
Indian Lodge
McIvor Ranch
Mountain Trails Lodge
Old Texas Inn
Old School House-Hopes
Overland Trail Cabins
Prude Ranch
Stone Village Tourist Camp
The Veranda
Wild Flower Cottages
432-426-3252
432-249-1820
432-426-3300
432-426-3939
432-426-2112
432-426-2500
432-426-3097
432-426-3237
432-426-3254
432-426-2272
432-426-3481
432-426-3118
432-426-2050
432-426-2250
432-426-3201
432-426-3941
432-426-2233
432-249-1234
El Oso Flojo Lodge-Balmorhea
Hampton Inn-Alpine
The Paisano Hotel-Marfa
Chisos Mountain Lodge-Big Bend
432-375-0502
432-837-7344
432-729-3669
432-477-2291
Camp i ng / RV
Crows Nest
Davis Mountain Retreat
Davis Mountain State Park
Fort Davis Motor Inn
McMillans in the Highlands
Overland Trail Campgrounds
Prude Ranch
432-426-3300
432-426-2600
432-426-3337
432-426-2112
432-426-2056
432-426-2250
432-426-3202
Restau ran ts
Black Bear At Indian Lodge
B, L, D
Blue Mountain Bistro
B, L, D
Cueva de Leon
L, D
Cueva de la Oso-Balmorhea
L, D
Fort Davis Drug Store
B, L, D
Murphy's
L, D
Poco Mexico
L
Star Date Café At Observatory B, L, D
432-426-3254
432-426-3241
432-426-3801
432-375-2273
432-426-3118
432-426-2020
432-249-0647
432-426-3640
A vast range of activities can be enjoyed
year round in Fort Davis and the surrounding Davis Mountains area. Bicycling, birding, camping, cattle drives, dances, fitness
training, glider rides, hiking, horseback
riding, holiday celebrations, hunting, jeep
tours, riding instruction, yoga and much
more. Many activities and events occur annually and are too numerous to list. Please
contact us for more information on the activities listed and check the Calendar of
Events on our website to help plan your
visit.
O nl i ne Ca l e nd a r o f Eve nt s
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Feb - Trappings of Texas * Cowboy Poetry
Mar - Cactus & Succulent Festival
Apr - Hammerfest Stage Race
May - Texas Star Party * Memorial Day Services
Jun - Missoula Children’s Theatre
Jul - Coolest 4th Weekend
Aug - Hummingbird Season
Sep - Cyclefest * Mountain Man Rendezvous
Oct - Dinner Theatre at the Fort
Nov - Arts & Crafts Festival
Dec - Frontier Christmas Weekend
Photos courtesy of Max Kandler
Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce &
Visitor Information Center
#4 Memorial Square
PO Box 378 Fort Davis, TX 79734
Ph: 432-426-3015 or 800-524-3015
Fax: 432-426-3978
E-mail: [email protected]
www.fortdavis.com
*B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
Fort Davis,
Texas
At 5,050' Fort Davis is the highest town in Texas.
Located in the Davis Mountains of West Texas,
this elevation provides a comfortable year round
climate. The average summer high is 88° with low
humidity and the average winter low is 30°.
Originally a military post established in 1854 Fort
Davis is nestled in the heart of the Davis
Mountains. View spectacular scenery, abundant
wildlife, unique geological formations, historic
buildings and one of the darkest night skies in the
U.S. A visit to Fort Davis will take you back to a
time gone by without giving up all of the modern
conveniences. Enjoy diversified shopping &
lodging and visit with some of the 2,000 friendly
folks who live in the area.
Attractions
Scenic Loop Drive– 75 miles of spectacular
scenery and wildlife. Plenty of places to stop,
relax & enjoy the scenery or take a few photos.
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and
Botanical Gardens- Mon-Sat 9-5. Cactus and
succulent greenhouse, botanical gardens,
hiking trails, gift shop, educational programs
and tours. 432-364-2499 www.cdri.org
Davis Mountains State Park — Abundant
and rare wildlife, 9 miles of hiking trails great
for birding and photos, spectacular views.
Tent & RV campsites, picnic areas and interpretive programs. Indian Lodge -Built in
1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. A
pueblo style hotel and restaurant with pool.
432-426-3337 for park or camping & 512389-8900 or 432-426-3254 for hotel. http://
www.tpwd.state.tx. us/spdest/findadest/
parks/davis_mountains/
Fort Davis National Historic Site– One of the
best remaining examples of a restored frontier
military fort in the country. 8-5 daily (except
certain holidays). Visitor’s Center, museum,
gift shop, interpretive programs, picnic area
and hiking trails. 432-426-3224 or
http://www.nps.gov/foda
McDonald Observatory- One of the major
astronomical research facilities in the world.
Open 10-5 daily, the Visitor’s Center has extensive exhibits, a theater, gift shop and the Star
Date Café. Solar viewing and guided tours are
scheduled for 11am and 2pm daily. Star parties
are held on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings giving visitors the opportunity to look
through multiple telescopes and view different
celestial objects. For more info call: 877-984-7827
or 432-426-3640. website:http://
mcdonaldobservatory.org
Fort Davis Historic Walking or Driving Tour
A one and one half mile tour describing 23
restored public buildings some of which date
back to the late 1800’s.
Overland Trail Museum. Open Tuesday
through Friday from 1pm to 5pm. Closed
Dec., Jan., and Feb. Numerous historic exhibits.
records, pictures and the cultural history of Jeff
Davis County. Educational programs and guided
tours are available. 432-426-2467.
The Broom Shop: Tues. thru Sat. 9-4. Handcrafted walking sticks and 1800’s Brooms. Live
demonstrations & history. 432-426-3297
A community without traffic lights or chain
stores, Fort Davis is known for its artisans
and merchants many of whom specialize in
local handmade crafts. Hand dipped and
flavored nuts, locally made fudge, western
art and jewelry, are just some of the unique
items that can be found here. So Come on
out and experience the Davis Mountains of
West Texas!