Nocona - Red River Valley

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Photo: Lake Texoma Association
amed for the red soil that flows through it, the Red
River begins its easterly course through Texas and
Oklahoma before turning south to join the Atchafalaya River in Louisiana. For one-third of its journey,
the Red River forms the boundary between Texas
and Oklahoma. The Red River Valley of Texas and
Oklahoma is as colorful as its namesake tributary.
Historically, this area has always been a gateway, whether
it was a gateway between the United States and New Spain,
a gateway to the great Indian Nations, or a gateway for the
cattle trails of the Old West. Today, the Red River Valley is still
a gateway – your gateway to the history, people and places
that make Texas and Oklahoma legendary.
of the Choctaw, Comanche, Kiowa, Southern Cheyenne and
Wichita Indians. See Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the only still active
Army installation of all the forts on the South Plains built during the Indian Wars. Explore communities first settled in the
days when Texas was its own country and pioneers arrived via
steamboats that traveled up the Red River.
Experience how the traditions of the Old West live on where a
network of cattle trails and stagecoach lines joined the famous
Chisholm Trail to cross over the Red River. From cattle barons to
oil field wildcatters... from the home of a 24-term Congressman
to the birthplace of a United States President... from Geronimo’s
last home to the home of “The Last Picture Show”... from heritage homes to historic downtowns – you’ll find it all in the Red
River Valley of Texas and Oklahoma.
The Red River Valley also abounds in natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Lake Texoma is the second
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largest lake in both Texas and Oklahoma, and the eleventh
largest reservoir in the United States. Numerous other lakes
scattered across the Red River Valley await avid anglers and
lovers of water sports. Some of the top-ranked golf courses in
the two-state region are found in the Red River Valley. The LBJ
National Grasslands, part of the Ouachita National Forest, the
Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, the Chickasaw
National Recreation Area and a myriad of state parks in both
Texas and Oklahoma beckon hikers, campers, bird watchers,
trail riders and stargazers. The contrasts of flatlands, rolling
prairies and rising mountains add to the natural beauty of the
Red River Valley region.
There’s always something fun to see or do in the Red River
Valley. A 125-year-old trade day, the world’s oldest blue grass
festival under original management and the country’s largest
sanctioned century bicycle ride all call the Red River Valley
region home. Then there’s the Texan-ization of a world famous
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Horse Country
landmark – a cowboy hat topping off a 65-foot tall replica of the
Eiffel Tower! You’ll find a zoo that grew out of the heritage of a
community circus in Texas and an Oklahoma town that is the
summer home to two circuses. Where else but the Red River
Valley can you find an event that features goat barbecue or a
festival that pays tribute to watermelon? Community theaters,
art galleries and history museums throughout the region offer
a wide range of cultural and educational attractions. Antique
shops, specialty boutiques, outlet stores and unique eateries
can be found throughout north Texas and southern Oklahoma.
The Red River Valley is home to several historic ranches and
many champion reining and cutting trainers. The area is truly
a mecca for world class equine enthusiasts.
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to Seymour and Highway 287 from Vernon to Bowie. This event
is the perfect opportunity to discover the unique communities
along the Red River. For detailed information about the 82/287
Yard Sale, plus many other local sites, attractions and events of
the Red River Valley, visit our website.
Arbuckle Country
866.843.6858
www.arbuckles.com
LAKE TEXOMA ASSOCIATION
580.564.2334 www.laketexomaonline.com
Whether your visit to the Red River Valley is a one-day adventure, a weekend getaway or a multi-week excursion, you’ll find
accommodations to suit your needs. Bed and breakfast inns,
RV parks, motels and hotels are available in a wide variety of
locations and price ranges. In short, there’s something of interest for everyone in the Red River Valley region. We welcome
you to our legendary gateway to fun. H
www.RedRiverValley.info
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Southwest Oklahoma Great Plains Country
866.GPC.OKLA www.greatplainscountry.com
Texas Heritage Trails Lakes Trail Region
817.573.1114 or 800.950.2212 www.texaslakestrail.com
Explore Great Races
Explore Unique Boutiques
(with or without a boat)
Explore Festivals
Chickasaw Nation
580.272.5329
www.chickasaw.net
DFW Area Tourism Council
817-329-2438 www.visitdallas-fortworth.com
Start exploring with a visit to our website:
Make a plan to visit the Red River Valley the first Friday and
Saturday in June and explore miles of yard sales, sidewalk
sales, farmer’s markets, flea markets, arts and crafts shows,
antiquing and trade days along Highway 82 from New Boston
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Trails
Explore the Rails
Photo: Wichita Falls CVB
Photo: Texas Historical Commission
Photo: Ardmore Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo: Gainesville Chamber of Commerce
Photo: Darrell Dodds
A visit through the Red River Valley of Texas and Oklahoma
reveals a history that spans American Indians, cowboys, railheads, oil booms and national statesmen. Discover the lands
Photo: Andy Bennett
Photo: Duncan Main Street
Photo: Davis, Oklahoma
Photo: Darrell Dodds
Photo: Muenster Enterprise
Photo: Ardmore Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo: Main Street Bowie Texas
Photo: Paris VCC
Explore History
Your gateway to the
history, people and
places that make
Texas and Oklahoma
legendary.
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Wichita Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau
940-716-5500 H www.wichitafalls.org
Wichita County Heritage Society
940-723-0623 H www.WichitaHeritage.org
Whitesboro EDC
903-564-4000 H www.whitesborotexas.com
Whitesboro Chamber of Commerce
903-564-3331 H www.whitesborotx.com
Vernon Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
940-552-2564 H www.vernontexas.net
Texas Lakes Trail
817-573-1114 H www.texaslakestrail.org
Sherman Department of Tourism
903-957-0310 H www.shermantx.org
Seymour Chamber of Commerce
940-889-2921 H www.seymourtxchamber.org
Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce
940-995-2346 H www.saintjochamber.com
Paris Visitors & Convention Council
903-784-2501 H www.paristexas.com
Oklahoma Great Plains Country
866-472-6552 H www.greatplainscountry.com
Nocona EDC
940-825-3150 H www.nocona.org
Photo: Fred Marvel
Nocona Chamber of Commerce
940-825-3526 H www.nocona.org
City of New Boston
903-628-2851 H www.newbostontx.org
Muenster Chamber of Commerce
940-759-2227 H www.muensterchamber.com
Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce
580-355-3541 H www.lawtonfortsillchamber.com
Lake Texoma Association
580-564-2334 H www.laketexomaonline.com
Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce
940-567-2602 H www.jacksborochamber.com
Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce
903-378-7211 H www.honeygrovechamber.com
City of Holliday
940-586-1313
Historic Red River County
Chamber of Commerce
903-427-2645 H www.red-river.net
Highway 82 Antique Shops & Malls
940-759-5033
Henrietta Growth Corporation
940-538-6768 H www.cityofhenrietta.com
Henrietta & Clay County
Chamber of Commerce
940-538-5261 H www.hccchamber.com
Photo: Anthony J. Foreman, Chisholm Trail Heritage Center
Photo: Main Street Bowie Texas
Photo: Harvard Tomlinson, Sunset Ridge Vineyard
Gainesville Main Street
940-668-4530 H www.gainesville.tx.us
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
580-335-2126 H www.frederickokchamber.org
Electra Main Street
940-495-3758 H www.electratexas.org
Electra Chamber of Commerce
940-495-3577 H www.electratexas.org
Duncan Convention & Visitors Bureau
580-252-2900 ext 236 H www.duncanok.org
DFW Area Tourism Council
817-329-2438 H www.visitdallas-fortworth.com
Denison Chamber of Commerce/CVB
903-465-1551 H www.denisontexas.us
Chickasaw Nation
580-272-5329 H www.chickasaw.net
City of Bowie
940-872-6246 H www.cityofbowietx.com
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
940-872-1173 H www.bowietxchamber.org
Bonham Area Tourism Association
903-583-2455 H www.visitbonham.com
Ardmore Convention & Visitors Bureau
580-223-7765 H www.ardmore.org
Arbuckle Country Marketing Association
866-843-6858 H www.arbuckles.com
Begin exploring with a call or visit to our member’s
websites or find the RRVTA at www.redrivervalley.info
Gainesville Main Street
940-668-4530 H www.gainesville.tx.us
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
580-335-2126 H www.frederickokchamber.org
Electra Main Street
940-495-3758 H www.electratexas.org
Electra Chamber of Commerce
940-495-3577 H www.electratexas.org
Duncan Convention & Visitors Bureau
580-252-2900 ext 236 H www.duncanok.org
DFW Area Tourism Council
817-329-2438 H www.visitdallas-fortworth.com
Denison Chamber of Commerce/CVB
903-465-1551 H www.denisontexas.us
Nocona Chamber of Commerce
940-825-3526 H www.nocona.org
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
940-872-1173 H www.bowietxchamber.org
Bonham Area Tourism Association
903-583-2455 H www.visitbonham.com
Ardmore Convention & Visitors Bureau
580-223-7765 H www.ardmore.org
Arbuckle Country Marketing Association
866-843-6858 H www.arbuckles.com
Wichita County Heritage Society
940-723-0623 H www.WichitaHeritage.org
Muenster Chamber of Commerce
940-759-2227 H www.muensterchamber.com
Whitesboro EDC
903-564-4000 H www.whitesborotexas.com
Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce
580-355-3541 H www.lawtonfortsillchamber.com
Whitesboro Chamber of Commerce
903-564-3331 H www.whitesborotx.com
Lake Texoma Association
580-564-2334 H www.laketexomaonline.com
Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce
940-567-2602 H www.jacksborochamber.com
Vernon Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
940-552-2564 H www.vernontexas.net
Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce
903-378-7211 H www.honeygrovechamber.com
Chickasaw Nation
580-272-5329 H www.chickasaw.net
City of Bowie
940-872-6246 H www.cityofbowietx.com
Wichita Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau
940-716-5500 H www.wichitafalls.org
City of New Boston
903-628-2851 H www.newbostontx.org
City of Holliday
940-586-1313
Historic Red River County
Chamber of Commerce
903-427-2645 H www.red-river.net
Highway 82 Antique Shops & Malls
940-759-5033
Henrietta Growth Corporation
940-538-6768 H www.cityofhenrietta.com
Henrietta & Clay County
Chamber of Commerce
940-538-5261 H www.hccchamber.com
Texas Lakes Trail
817-573-1114 H www.texaslakestrail.org
Sherman Department of Tourism
903-957-0310 H www.shermantx.org
Seymour Chamber of Commerce
940-889-2921 H www.seymourtxchamber.org
Your gateway to the
history, people and
places that make
Texas and Oklahoma
legendary.
Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce
940-995-2346 H www.saintjochamber.com
Paris Visitors & Convention Council
903-784-2501 H www.paristexas.com
Oklahoma Great Plains Country
866-472-6552 H www.greatplainscountry.com
Nocona EDC
940-825-3150 H www.nocona.org
Begin exploring with a call or visit to our member’s
websites or find the RRVTA at www.redrivervalley.info
Whether your visit to the Red River Valley is a one-day adventure, a weekend getaway or a multi-week excursion, you’ll find
accommodations to suit your needs. Bed and breakfast inns,
RV parks, motels and hotels are available in a wide variety of
locations and price ranges. In short, there’s something of interest for everyone in the Red River Valley region. We welcome
you to our legendary gateway to fun. H
Chickasaw Nation
580.272.5329
www.chickasaw.net
Make a plan to visit the Red River Valley the first Friday and
Saturday in June and explore miles of yard sales, sidewalk
sales, farmer’s markets, flea markets, arts and crafts shows,
antiquing and trade days along Highway 82 from New Boston
Start exploring with a visit to our website:
www.RedRiverValley.info
Explore Fishing Holes
Explore Festivals
Arbuckle Country
866.843.6858
www.arbuckles.com
Southwest Oklahoma Great Plains Country
866.GPC.OKLA www.greatplainscountry.com
LAKE TEXOMA ASSOCIATION
580.564.2334 www.laketexomaonline.com
DFW Area Tourism Council
817-329-2438 www.visitdallas-fortworth.com
Texas Heritage Trails Lakes Trail Region
817.573.1114 or 800.950.2212 www.texaslakestrail.com
Explore Great Races
Explore Unique Boutiques
(with or without a boat)
Photo: Harvard Tomlinson, Sunset Ridge Vineyard
Photo: Main Street Bowie Texas
Photo: Anthony J. Foreman, Chisholm Trail Heritage Center
Photo: Darrell Dodds
Photo: Duncan Main Street
Photo: Davis, Oklahoma
More Great Ways
to Explore...
Photo: Paris VCC
Explore Wildlife
Photo: Gainesville Chamber of Commerce
Explore with your Family
Photo: Ardmore Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo: Texas Historical Commission
Photo: Wichita Falls CVB
to Seymour and Highway 287 from Vernon to Bowie. This event
is the perfect opportunity to discover the unique communities
along the Red River. For detailed information about the 82/287
Yard Sale, plus many other local sites, attractions and events of
the Red River Valley, visit our website.
Explore
Trails
Explore the Rails
Explore Wineries
landmark – a cowboy hat topping off a 65-foot tall replica of the
Eiffel Tower! You’ll find a zoo that grew out of the heritage of a
community circus in Texas and an Oklahoma town that is the
summer home to two circuses. Where else but the Red River
Valley can you find an event that features goat barbecue or a
festival that pays tribute to watermelon? Community theaters,
art galleries and history museums throughout the region offer
a wide range of cultural and educational attractions. Antique
shops, specialty boutiques, outlet stores and unique eateries
can be found throughout north Texas and southern Oklahoma.
The Red River Valley is home to several historic ranches and
many champion reining and cutting trainers. The area is truly
a mecca for world class equine enthusiasts.
Photo: Main Street Bowie Texas
Explore Art
The Red River Valley also abounds in natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Lake Texoma is the second
There’s always something fun to see or do in the Red River
Valley. A 125-year-old trade day, the world’s oldest blue grass
festival under original management and the country’s largest
sanctioned century bicycle ride all call the Red River Valley
region home. Then there’s the Texan-ization of a world famous
Explore Legacies
Photo: Ardmore Convention & Visitors Bureau
A visit through the Red River Valley of Texas and Oklahoma
reveals a history that spans American Indians, cowboys, railheads, oil booms and national statesmen. Discover the lands
Experience how the traditions of the Old West live on where a
network of cattle trails and stagecoach lines joined the famous
Chisholm Trail to cross over the Red River. From cattle barons to
oil field wildcatters... from the home of a 24-term Congressman
to the birthplace of a United States President... from Geronimo’s
last home to the home of “The Last Picture Show”... from heritage homes to historic downtowns – you’ll find it all in the Red
River Valley of Texas and Oklahoma.
largest lake in both Texas and Oklahoma, and the eleventh
largest reservoir in the United States. Numerous other lakes
scattered across the Red River Valley await avid anglers and
lovers of water sports. Some of the top-ranked golf courses in
the two-state region are found in the Red River Valley. The LBJ
National Grasslands, part of the Ouachita National Forest, the
Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, the Chickasaw
National Recreation Area and a myriad of state parks in both
Texas and Oklahoma beckon hikers, campers, bird watchers,
trail riders and stargazers. The contrasts of flatlands, rolling
prairies and rising mountains add to the natural beauty of the
Red River Valley region.
Explore
Horse Country
Photo: Muenster Enterprise
Historically, this area has always been a gateway, whether
it was a gateway between the United States and New Spain,
a gateway to the great Indian Nations, or a gateway for the
cattle trails of the Old West. Today, the Red River Valley is still
a gateway – your gateway to the history, people and places
that make Texas and Oklahoma legendary.
of the Choctaw, Comanche, Kiowa, Southern Cheyenne and
Wichita Indians. See Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the only still active
Army installation of all the forts on the South Plains built during the Indian Wars. Explore communities first settled in the
days when Texas was its own country and pioneers arrived via
steamboats that traveled up the Red River.
Explore Collectables
Explore Music
Photo: Darrell Dodds
amed for the red soil that flows through it, the Red
River begins its easterly course through Texas and
Oklahoma before turning south to join the Atchafalaya River in Louisiana. For one-third of its journey,
the Red River forms the boundary between Texas
and Oklahoma. The Red River Valley of Texas and
Oklahoma is as colorful as its namesake tributary.
Photo: Andy Bennett
Photo: Fred Marvel
Explore History
Explore
Natural Wonders
Explore Museums
Photo: Lake Texoma Association
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Fort Sill
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Lawton
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Childress
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Quanah
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Duncan
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Frederick
Walters
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Ardmore
Thackerville
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Antlers
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Durant
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St Jo
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Jacksboro
Paris
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Experience
Gainesville!
Shopping
Downtown Shopping on the Square,
Gainesville Factory Shops, Antique Stores.
Dining
Over 40 restaurants from which to choose.
Nocona, Texas is rich in history and alive with activities. From its
History
heritage along the famed Chisholm Trail to its well established
leather industries, Nocona continues to entertain visitors. A trip
to Nocona includes the opportunity to tour and shop leather
outlets, visit historical landmarks, play golf and enjoy Lake
Nocona, one of the best bass fishing lakes in Texas.
Victorian Home Tour, Legends & Lore Tour,
Morton Museum.
Entertainment
Butterfield Stage Playhouse, First State Bank Performing
Arts Center, Depot Day Festival 2nd Saturday in October,
Spring Fling Festival 1st Saturday in May, Victorian Stroll
in December
take a trip to Gainesville on amtrak’s
heartland flyer for the day or a weekend!
Nocona is just
40 minutes
west of
Gainesville or
45 minutes
east of Wichita
(940)668-4530
www.gainesville.tx.us
Shop around town on the Gainesville Trolley!
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Nocona
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Archer
City
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