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Vernon is a city in the North Central Plains region of Texas. It is the closest town to the Waggoner Ranch, the biggest cattle ranch in the USA under one fence.
Get in[edit]
Vernon lies on US Highway 287 between Quanah and Wichita Falls. Alternately, you can take US Highway 283 south from Altus, Oklahoma, or US 70 east from Crowell.
Get around[edit]
Like most Texas towns, you are best off with a car at your disposal.
See[edit]
- Red River Valley Museum, 4400 College Dr. This museum has, among other things, exhibits on the Waggoner Ranch, sculpture by Electra Waggoner Biggs, and an exhibit on Jack Teagarden, a famous jazz musician of the 20s, 30s and 40s who was born in Vernon. Tues-Sun 1-5PM.
- Wilbarger County Courthouse. Built in 1928.
Do[edit]
- Santa Rosa Roundup. This major national rodeo is held on the third weekend of May.
Buy[edit]
- Dew's Custom Handmade Boots, 1819 Pease St, ☏ +1 940 552-9288.
Antiques[edit]
- Blessings Antiques & Etc., 1727 Fannin St, ☏ +1 940 553-3766.
- Jo's Corner, 1530 Main St, ☏ +1 940 553-1922.
- T-Cup, 1830 Pease St, ☏ +1 940 552-5208.
- Malone's Treasures, 1409 Main St, ☏ +1 940 552-0951.
- Little Attic, 2103 Paradise St, ☏ +1 940 552-6960.
Eat[edit]
- Bara's Fine Mexican Food, 529 US Highway 287 E, ☏ +1 940 553-3100.
- Brown Cow Family Restaurant, 3205 US Highway 287 W, ☏ +1 940 553-3322.
- Chicken Shack Restaurant, 3901 Wilbarger St, ☏ +1 940 552-6464.
- Doug's Pit Bar BQ, 1418 Fannin St, ☏ +1 940 553-1575.
- Grandads Diner, 1727 Fannin St, ☏ +1 940 553-3766.
- Mestizo Mexican Restaurant, 5115 College Dr, ☏ +1 940 552-5263.
- Mr Jim's Pizza, 4113 Hillcrest Plz # 64, ☏ +1 940 552-0095.
- Norman's Restaurant, 1601 US Highway 287 E, ☏ +1 940 552-2054.
Drink[edit]
- Crazy Mike's Saloon, 3108 US Highway 287 W, ☏ +1 940 552-7299.
Sleep[edit]
- Days Inn Vernon, 3110 Frontage Rd, ☏ +1 940 553-3282.
- Green Tree Inn, 3029 Morton St, ☏ +1 940 552-5421.
- Holiday Inn Express, 700 Hillcrest Dr, ☏ +1 940 552-0200.
- Best Western-Village Inn, 1615 US Highway 287 E, ☏ +1 940 552-5417.
Go next[edit]
- Doan's Crossing, 15 miles north on Hwy 283 near the tiny community of Fargo. Six million cattle were driven along the Western Texas-Kansas trail which crossed the Red River at this point. Corwin Doan built a small adobe store here in 1881 to provide for the cowboy's needs. The building still stands today, along with a historical marker engraved with the brands of famous ranches around Texas.
- Lake Kemp, 25 miles south off route 183. This lake is popular for sport fishing.
Routes through Vernon |
Plainview ← Paducah ← | W ![]() |
→ Jct W ![]() ![]() |
Clinton ← Snyder ← | N ![]() |
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Sayre ← Altus ← | N ![]() |
→ END |
Amarillo ← Quanah ← | N ![]() |
→ Rest area → Wichita Falls → Fort Worth |