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Attractions

Saints Roost Museum
Hwy 70 South
806-874-2746
http://www.saintsroost.org/
 

Housed in the former Adair Hospital that was founded by Cornelia Adair in 1910 for local cowboys, the museum features heirlooms from area ranches farms and businesses as well as artifacts from the Red River War and the historic Fort Worth and Denver Railroad Depot building.

 

S.W. Lowe House
507 W. 5th.
806-874-3332

Historic house in a 1904 landmark that recalls the ranching heritage of the area.

This elegantly furnished Queen Anne Victorian house recalls the life on the prairie. Listed on the Texas Register and the National Register of Historic Places. By appointment only.

 

Donley County Courthouse
300 S. Sully
806-874-3625

Built in 1890, this beautiful courthouse has been fully restored and is open for business!  Come by for a visit - the building is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Clarendon College
1122 College Dr.
806-874-3571
800-687-9737
http://www.clarendoncollege.edu/

The construction of the college gave Clarendon the nickname “Athens of the Panhandle”.

The college attracts students from Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. A new Equine and Livestock center is under construction.

 

 

Lake Greenbelt
5 miles N. Hwy. 70
806-874-5111

2,025 acre reservoir on the Salt Fork of the Red River offers rare water recreation to a large area of the Texas Panhandle. Fishing includes flathead catfish and walleye. You can also enjoy boating, water-skiing and bird watching.

 

Clarendon Country Club Golf Course
Hwy. 70 North
806-874-2166

18 hole Championship Course. Semi-Private. No Tee Time Required.

 

Taylor Lakes, Playa Lakes Wildlife Management Area
Hwy 287 E. Lelia Lake

530 acres in the Rolling Plains Ecological Area with several habitat types including 4 shallow lakes, which serve to attract a variety of wildlife. Open for birding and wildlife viewing as well as limited hunting.

 

Finch Ranch
Hwy 287, Hedley
806-856-5930
www.finchranch.com

Pioneers of the Panhandle Finch, Lord & Nelson established this ranch in 1885. Located close to the edge of the Caprock and nestled in a historic ranching area. Andy & Connie Wheatly are the 4th generation to continually operate the working Finch Ranch and have established Finch Ranch Lodge in order for other people to enjoy the beauty of this ranch. Awake with wild flowers, wild turkeys and deer right outside your door.

 

Coyote Ridge Ranch Guest House
Hwy 287 Hedley
806-856-6200
www.coyote-ridge-ranch.com

Beautiful viewing area for birds and other wildlife. Historic site with guest cabin.

 

Ace No. 8 Bed & Breakfast
Hwy. 287 E Lelia Lake
806-664-8477
http://autryn.tripod.com
aceno8@lycos.com

Beautiful historic home built in 1917. Located on 7 acres, available for unguided birding, nature viewing and stargazing, special events, reunions & more. Across the hwy. from TPWD Taylor Lakes Wildlife Area.

 

Bar H Dude Ranch
Hwy. 287 W.
806-874-2634
www.tourtexas.com/barhduderanch

Cattle Drives, Trail Rides and authentic chuck wagon meals. Bison, bird and wildlife viewing, hunting and guest cabins available on this working dude ranch.

 

James Pinckney Rodgers Bird Sanctuary
NW of Town
806-874-3332

A shelter belt has been planted to provide habitat for migratory songbirds, and resident quail, roadrunners, dove and flycatchers. A map and admissions are located at the SW Lowe House.

 

J.A. Ranch
SW of Town

 

Sandell Drive In
806-874-0685
Hwy. 70 N.
http://www.driveinmovie.com/TX/Sandell/
 

First lit back in '55, in the midst of America's Drive-in boom,
this solo screen was named after the original owner's two daughters, Sandra & Adele .. and their namesake screen remained lit, with the light flickering for 29 consecutive seasons, before going dark in 1984. Darkness however, exists only in the absence of light .. and after a series of 'coincidences' beckoned a new owner for the Sandell (a tall and lean Texan not inclined to believe in accidents or place his faith and stock in mere coincidence), despite having been dark and neglected for 18 years, a resurrection of the Sandell was undertaken. By Summer's end of Season 2002, the Sandell was finally re-lit, coming back with a double feature, pairing: Joshua and Signs for the LaborDay Weekend.  Movie audio for up to 300 cars is provided with FM (88.3) radio.  The revived Sandell will be open on Weekends only (Fri/Sat/Sun), year-round, and almost always with a double feature for the one admission price of $4.50 for ages 12&up; $3.50 kids & Seniors (no charge for young children who are seated in car seats).

 

Red River War Sites

 

City Hall
119 S. Sully

built 1918

 

Citizen’s Cemetery
Hwy. 70 S.

est. 1824

 

First United Methodist Church
420 S. Jefferson

built 1888

 

St. John The Baptist Episcopal Church
301 S. Parks

built 1887

 

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

built 1892 McClelland & Montgomery

 

 

 
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