X BAR RANCH EXCURSIONS

X Bar Ranch
Excursions

Tour of Eldorado 20 minutes
	In Eldorado tour the historic Eldorado Woolen Mill, Theater, Museum, Bank building, Old Jail, and more. All of these buildings preserve the charm of original western towns. After the tour, have a home cooked meal at a local eatery.

Experience the Sonora Caverns 20 minutes
At the Sonora Caverns you can be 60 feet under ground observing a masterpiece in the making. Known as one of the most beautiful and unique caves in the US, here you can witness crystal-like stalagmites, stalactites and other amazing natural occurrences. Daily walking tours vary in length from 45 minutes to 2.5 hours and leave continuously throughout the day.

X Bar Ranch along the Heart of TX Wildlife Trail- west

X Bar Ranch along the Texas Forts Trail

Fort McKavett State Historical Park and the Fort Trading Post 1 hour

Fort McKavett founded in 1852 on the headwaters of the San Saba river consists of 15 buildings kept, through constant use and maintenance, in near original condition. These buildings include: officers' quarters, barracks, a hospital, a school house, a bakery, post headquarters and others.
The fort was established as a deterrent to Indian raids, mainly by Comanches and Lipan Apaches, in the area and to provide protection for travelers on the Upper El Paso Road- an important artery for emigration to the California gold fields.
FORT TRADING POST Around the corner from the fort you can have a drink at The Fort Trading Post. It is an authentic place full of collectibles- from cow horns to oil lamps, leather and beads to antique beer and spice signs- the walls tell it all.

San Angelo 1 hour
Producers Auction In the midst of dry and rugged West Texas ranching country, San Angelo is regarded by many as an oasis. Not only is it blessed with more water than most of the region, it is an oasis of attractions and activities.
Have a leisure stroll along the Concho 'River Walk' or El Paseo de Santa Angela. The Cactus Hotel was Conrad Hilton's fourth hotel. Concho Avenue, the first street of Santa Angela shares simple charm with delightful country collectibles. And to witness the true aspect of this ranching area visit Producers Livestock Auction- the largest sheep auction in the US and one of the largest cattle auctions in Texas. It doesn't take much more searching to find all of this and much more.

Fort Concho National Historic Landmark in San Angelo 1 hour
Founded as a frontier army post in 1867 at the junction of the North and Middle Concho Rivers, Fort Concho provided protection to frontier settlements and trade routes. Today, Fort Concho encompasses most of the former army post and includes 23 original and restored fort structures.
Fort Concho Exhibitions Periodically, living history demonstrations are held, with soldiers in authentic dress conducting exercises on the parade grounds.

Fort Lancaster State Historical Park 1.5 hours
When originally established as Camp Lancaster in August of 1855, it was strategically located on the military road between San Antonio and El Paso, near an important river crossing. Flat-topped mesas and plateaus intersected by steep-walled canyons form this part of the Trans-Pecos region.

Paint Rock-Indian Pictographs 1.5 hours
Visit hundreds of historic Indian pictographs found along a rock bluff overlooking the Concho River. As one of the largest pictograph sites in the US, most pictures are from 200-500 years old, although some are thought to be prehistoric. Archaeologists think that most were made by Jumanos, Apaches, Tonkawas, Comanches and some lesser tribes who were in the area. Prior arrangements with Paint Rock Excursions are required for tours.
* For reservations or information call: 325-732-4376 or 325-732-4418
* Tour hours are:
- Summer months: 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. weekdays and Saturdays and 1:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Sundays.
- Winter months: Open by special appointment.

Day Excursion to Ciudad Acuña, Mexico 1.5 hours
PICTURE OF ACUNA (MEXICO) Visit a Mexican border town and take pleasure in buying Mexican arts and crafts. Eat an authentic Mexican meal in the famous Crosbys restaurant- known for their Margaritas.

Big Bend National Park 4.5 hours

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	Fort McKavett founded in 1852 on the headwaters of the San Saba river consists of 15 buildings kept, through constant use and maintenance, in near original condition. These buildings include: officers' quarters, barracks, a hospital, a school house, a bakery, post headquarters and others.
The fort was established as a deterrent to Indian raids, mainly by Comanches and Lipan Apaches, in the area and to provide protection for travelers on the Upper El Paso Road- an important artery for emigration to the California gold fields.
	Around the corner from the fort you can have a drink at The Fort Trading Post. It is an authentic place full of collectibles- from cow horns to oil lamps, leather and beads to antique beer and spice signs- the walls tell it all.

Fort Concho National Historic Landmark in San Angelo 1 hour
Founded as a frontier army post in 1867 at the junction of the North and Middle Concho Rivers, Fort Concho provided protection to frontier settlements and trade routes. Today, Fort Concho encompasses most of the former army post and includes 23 original and restored fort structures.
	Periodically, living history demonstrations are held, with soldiers in authentic dress conducting exercises on the parade grounds.

Fort Lancaster State Historical Park 1.5 hours
	When originally established as Camp Lancaster in August of 1855, it was strategically located on the military road between San Antonio and El Paso, near an important river crossing. Flat-topped mesas and plateaus intersected by steep-walled canyons form this part of the Trans-Pecos region.

Day Excursion to Ciudad Acuña, Mexico 1.5 hours
	Visit a Mexican border town and take pleasure in buying Mexican arts and crafts. Eat an authentic Mexican meal in the famous Crosbys restaurant- known for their Margaritas.