animals and aquariums. The OMNI Theater is designed to make the audience feel like they’re part of the movie. 2579 S. Loop 289. Between University and Indiana. 806/745-6299.
www.sciencespectrum.org.
SILENT WINGS MUSEUM—Dedicated to the story of the U.S. Military Glider Program and its role in World War II. It includes a fully restored World War II glider, restored air- craft, exhibits, a theater and a museum store. 6202 N. I-27. On the west side of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. 806/775-2047.
www.silentwingsmuseum.com.
VIETNAM CENTER AND ARCHIVES—In the Texas Tech Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, this is the largest source of Vietnam War materials outside of the holdings of the U.S. government. At 15th Street and Detroit. 806/742-9010.
www.vietnam.ttu.edu.
WINERIES—Cap*Rock, La Diosa Cellars, Llano Estacado Winery, McPherson Cellar and Pheasant Ridge Winery.
See WINERIES listing.
MATADOR POP. 614
ALT. 2,347 MAP F-11
MOTLEY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 828 Dundee St. 806/347-2968.
www.motleycounty
chamber.org.
The city was named for the Matador Land and Cattle Co., originally organized in 1882 by a Scottish syndicate. The area was settled by cowboys of the Matador Ranch.
MOTLEY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM—Housed in the 1928 Traweek Hospital. Exhibits depict early ranch and farm life. Special exhibits feature early medical care, Plains tribe artifacts and a miniature display of the city from 1891- 1910. At corner of Dunee and Bundy streets. 806/347-2651.
McLEAN POP. 794
ALT. 2,812 MAP D-12
The town was once known as the “uplift city” because of a ladies undergarment factory. It also was the former site of World War II German prisoner-of-war camp. Murals along Main Street (old U.S. 66) depict the history of the city and area. A restored 1930s Phillips 66 station lies on the old westbound U.S. 66 and is considered one of best re-created sites by the Old Route 66 Association. The Commercial District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The District is along North Main, First and Railroad streets, roughly bounded by Railroad, Lowe, Second and Gray streets.
ALANREED-MCLEAN AREA MUSEUM—Mementos of early settlers of Texas Panhandle and McLean include rooms furnished in pioneer style, community history, and records of the World War II German prisoner-of-war camp. 117 N. Main St. 806/779-2731.
DEVIL’S ROPE AND ROUTE 66 MUSEUM—View a large collection of barbed wire artifacts and fence building tools related to the wire. Exhibits cover the history of the cattle brand, and the evolution of the American cowboy. Route 66 memorabilia is included. 100 Kingsley St. At old U.S. 66. 806/779-2225.
LAKE—Lake McClellan, see PAMPA.
MEMPHIS POP. 2,346
ALT. 2,067
MEMPHIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 515 W. Main St. 806/259-3144.
www.memphistxchamberofcommerce.com.
City Park has camping facilities, swimming pool, nine-hole golf course and tennis courts.
HALL COUNTY MUSEUM—Housed in the old First Na- tional Bank Building. Exhibits include photographs of early
164 MAP E-12 The Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge is the oldest such refuge in the state.
Memphis, a schoolroom, doctor’s tools, vintage furniture and paintings. Sixth and Main streets. On the square.
PRESBYTERIAN BUILDING—A former Presbyterian church, features a state historical marker. It was designed after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, and all windows are Euro- pean stained glass. Its organ is one of only two left in the world. The Chamber of Commerce can arrange a tour. On Boykin, just north of Noel St. 806/874-5158.
SCENIC DRIVE—Texas 256 west to Silverton traverses rolling country often cut by tributaries of the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River. It threads among the remnants of the High Plains, then ascends the Caprock amid colorful cliffs and canyons. Nearby is Caprock Canyon State Park.
MIAMI POP. 604
ALT. 2,744 MAP C-12
MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 806/868-3291.
www.miamitexas.org.
Miami is nestled in a cottonwood-tree-lined valley between the hills lining Red Deer Creek. Bed-and-breakfast facilities are offered in historic buildings. The National Cow Calling Contest has been held on the first Saturday of June since 1949.
ROBERTS COUNTY MUSEUM—Housed in a restored rail- road depot, the museum features a portion of the Meade collection of prehistoric archaeological artifacts. It includes one of the earliest documented co-occurrences of Clovis fluted points and mammoths excavated at the Miami (Clovis) Site. 120 E. Commercial St. 806/868-3291.
MILES POP. 861
ALT. 1,800 MAP M-12
MILES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 110 Robinson St. 325/468-3151.
OLD OPERA HOUSE—Built in 1904, this structure served as a bank, a store, school, post office and hotel. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings. Antiques and handicrafts are available on the first floor. Robinson Street. (F.M. 1692) at Second St. Miles Heritage Museum—Inside the historic 1904
Miles Opera House, this museum features a large display of historical artifacts and photos of Miles. 325/468-2167.
RUMLEY TRACTOR—After years of neglect, the 1909 “Advanced Rumley” was moved to town, where it is a pop- ular photo subject. Weighing in at 19 tons, the top speed of the behemoth was 2.5 mph. On U.S. 67.
MINERAL WELLS POP. 16,991
ALT. 925 MAP J-16
MINERAL WELLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS CENTER: 511 E. Hubbard. 800/252- 6989 or 940/325-2557.
www.visitmineralwells.org.
The discovery of medicinal qualities in local waters made this city famous in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was said that the waters of the Crazy Well (discovered in 1885) could cure mental illness and a long list of other maladies. Paddle on the Brazos River, shop at the antique stores downtown or inquire about hunting or fishing. Bicycle races and rallies are held throughout the Palo
Pinto Mountain Range, with Cherry Pie Hill being a highlight of the ride. Routes are mapped out at
www.visitmineralwells.org.
CLARK GARDENS BOTANICAL PARK—This is Max and Billie Clark’s Texas version of an English garden. It includes an English Channel Garden, a historic tree trail, an All- American Rose Trail Garden and one of Texas’ largest out- door G-scale model train exhibits. Wheelchair accessible. Cart tours by appointment. Admission charge. Three miles east of Mineral Wells off U.S. 180, 1.25 miles north to 567 Maddux Road. 940/682-4856.
www.clarkgardens.com.
CRAZY WATER WELL—This historical marker notes the site of the first mineral-water well in the county. Several other historical markers in county detail area history. U.S. 180 and U.S. 281.
FAMOUS MINERAL WATER COMPANY—This company serves the original deep-well mineral and reverse-osmosis waters. Founded in 1904 by Edward P. Dismuke, it is the only company still bottling these historic waters. They also offer Mineral Baths in an old fashioned soaking room by appointment. The site includes a historical marker and Texas native gardens. 209 NW Sixth St. Off of U.S. 281. 940/325-8870.
LAKE MINERAL WELLS STATE PARK AND TRAILWAY— Discover 2,853 acres of woodlands and meadows sur- rounding 646-acre Lake Mineral Wells. Day-use facilities are on the south side of the lake and overnight facilities are
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