WPA City Park. It also is home to one of 73 WPA post office murals (210 N Washington). The red beds of Baylor County are the richest
in the world for fossils of the early Permian era. Wildlife abounds in the county for hunters. A Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo has been held
annually since 1896, making it the oldest continuously held rodeo reunion in Texas.
BAYLOR COUNTY MUSEUM —Features history and memorabilia from the first Baylor County settlers to county war veterans. Exhibits include a replica of the original courthouse. 116 N. Washington St. 940/889- 6780.
www.facebook.com/baylorcountymuseum.
LAKE — Lake Kemp—On the Big Wichita River north of Seymour, is great for fishing. Private cabins can be accessed from the Seymour and Moonshine gates. In Baylor County, off U.S. 183. 940/552-2521 or 940/357-2346.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/ fish/recreational/lakes/kemp. Miller’s Creek Reservoir — This isolated reservoir
has good fishing. Primitive camping offered. Call ahead about water levels. About nine miles southeast of Goree. Access via U.S. 277. 940/422-4051.
WHITESIDE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY — View Dimetrodon, the Permian Era’s largest carnivore and Edaphosaurus, one of the largest herbivores from that same era. This is the only museum in Texas with models of these two. The Prep Lab shows where fossils are handled. Includes the Texas Wildlife Exhibit and the “Zoo-seum.” Murals depict dinosaurs and native Texas wildlife. Admission charge. 310 N. Washington. 940/889-6548.
www.whitesidemuseum.org.
SHAMROCK POP. 2,087
ALT. 2,310 MAP D-12 SHAMROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 806/256-2501.
BLARNEY STONE —Appropriate to the town’s ethnic orientation, a fragment of the genuine Blarney Stone from the ruins of Blarney Castle, County Cork, Ireland, is mounted in Elmore Park on South Texas St.
PIONEER WEST MUSEUM —Housed in the former Reynolds Hotel, exhibits include Plains-tribe culture and NASA moon-mission articles. The emphasis is on regional history. 204 N. Madden St. 806/256-3941.
U-DROP INN —One of the most photographed buildings on historic Route 66, this structure includes a visitor center, gift shop and the chamber of commerce. The building is one of the inspirations for the Disney- Pixar movie, “Cars.” U.S. 183 and Bill Mack Boulevard (Route 66). 806/256-2501.
SILVERTON POP. 661
ALT. 3,261
SILVERTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 409 Broadway. 806/823-2428.
This is one of only two towns in the county. The area includes Palo Duro Canyon, Tule Canyon and the edge of the Caprock.
LAKE — Lake Mackenzie — This lake in Tule Canyon offers boat ramps, swimming and fishing. Call ahead about water levels. Twelve miles northwest of Silverton off Texas 207. 806/633-4318.
OLD JAIL MUSEUM —This stone jailhouse on Courthouse Square is the oldest building in the county. Outside is a restored windmill. 806/823-2132.
SCENIC DRIVES —Views of the High Plains can be seen along Texas 86 and Texas 207 north. Flat agricultural areas contrast with carved, colorful canyons. The drive between Silverton and Claude crosses both Tule and Palo Duro Canyons. Texas 256 east reaches the edge of the High Plains
(Caprock) and spirals down the jagged escarpment amid scenic vistas. Texas 86 east offers another scenic route down edge of Caprock and through the town of Quitaque.
205 MAP E-10
SLATON POP. 6,180
ALT. 3,250
MAP H-10
SLATON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 806/828- 6238.
www.slatonchamberofcommerce.org.
The town was was designed in wagon-wheel fashion, similar to Washington, D.C. Engine 1809, a steam- powered engine, also known as the “Cotton Special,” rests in City Hall Square. The county park features RV facilities, swimming, playground, and picnic tables. At 15th and Garza streets. 806/828-5121.
HARVEY HOUSE —This Fred Harvey landmark is an example of Mission Revival architecture. It is near the Slaton Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad depot and serves as a bed-and-breakfast. Donation suggested. 400 Railroad Ave. 806/828-5900.
SLATON MUSEUM —Features an old post office, photo exhibit, a 1940s drug-store soda fountain, railroad and military exhibits. 115 W. Lubbock St. 806/828-6238.
TEXAS AIR MUSEUM, CAPROCK CHAPTER —The museum features aircraft from the Vietnam War, a World War II era AT-10 Stinson Reliant, and a number of combat vehicles. It is the home of the South Plains Air Show. At Slaton Municipal airport, two miles north on F.M. 400. 806/828-4664.
SNYDER POP. 11,538
ALT. 2,316 MAP J-11
SNYDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2302 Avenue R. 325/573-3558.
www.snyderchamber.org.
The town was settled by W.H. Snyder. In 1950, the city grew from 4,000 to more than 12,000 after the discovery of oil. Snyder is home to Western Texas College. A prairie-dog town can be seen at Towle Memorial Park, south of city on Texas 350. Snyder lies on U.S. 84, a segment of the Ports-to-Plains Highway connecting the state’s heartland to coastal ports. The White Buffalo Bikefest is held in August.
LAKE — Lake J.B. Thomas — A lake on the Colorado River offers boating, picnicking, camping and fishing. Call ahead about water levels. About 20 miles south- west of Snyder via Texas 350 to F.M. 2085. 432/267-6341.
SCURRY COUNTY MUSEUM —This museum features a permanent collection and changing exhibits on subjects of local interest. 6200 College Ave. On the West Texas College campus. 325/573-6107.
www.scurrycountymuseum.org.
WHITE BUFFALO STATUE —The statue recalls a rare albino buffalo killed near here. Several historical markers on courthouse square detail area history.
SPEARMAN POP. 3,274
ALT. 3,105 MAP A-11
SPEARMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 211 Main St. 806/659-5555.
www.spearmanchamber.com.
J.B. BUCHANAN WINDMILL PARK —Buchanan donated his collection of vintage windmills to the town of Spearman. The windmills are displayed in the outdoor museum and around town.
STATIONMASTER’S HOUSE MUSEUM —This complex includes the restored depot agent’s home. Exhibits feature the history of Hansford County, farm machinery and a Native American sculpture. 30 S. Townsend St. 806/659-3008.
STAMFORD POP. 2,964
ALT. 1,614 MAP J-13
STAMFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 113 W. Wetherbee. 325/773-2411.
www.stamfordcoc.org.
The city is known for its Texas Cowboy Reunion held in July. The Reunion was started in 1930 and continues to be the greatest amateur rodeo in the world.
COWBOY COUNTRY MUSEUM —The museum includes works by noted cowboy artists, plus farm and ranch
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